Stevie-Rae Garnett, MSW, LCSW
North Kingstown,RI
Summary
Dedicated mental health and substance use disorder counselor with a strong foundation in delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care to individuals facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. Extensive experience in group facilitation, assessments, and client-centered therapy aligns seamlessly with both inpatient and outpatient facilities. Outreach skills have been developed through impactful contributions to the Brown Health Mobile Medical Clinic and participation in Alpert Medical School’s IPE event during the MSW program. Committed to providing holistic, community-based care that prioritizes access, dignity, and collaboration for patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Newport Mental Health
Middletown, RI
10.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and engagement among participants.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and effective service delivery.
- Provide crisis intervention and support, stabilizing clients in high-stress situations.
- Develop and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve client outcomes.
- Advocate for client needs within community resources, improving access to essential services.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Maintain timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Implement cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
- Advocate for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
- Deliver culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
- Expand professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
Master Level Clinician (Counselor II)
AdCare RI
02.2021 - Current
- Progressed through multiple roles of increasing responsibility within the organization: initially hired as a Treatment Assistant, promoted to Recovery Support Counselor on May 1, 2022, and advanced to Master’s Level Clinician on May 15, 2025, following the completion of graduate studies.
- Provide counseling and emotional support to individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, fostering a therapeutic alliance to encourage engagement in treatment.
- Facilitate daily group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to enhance coping skills and relapse prevention strategies.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ASAM evaluations to inform individualized treatment planning and level-of-care recommendations.
- Administer evidence-based suicide risk assessments including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and the Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) framework to determine level of risk and inform appropriate safety planning.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment updates, in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated care, manage case needs, and ensure continuity of services through effective discharge and aftercare planning.
- Part Time: 24 – 36 hours per week.
MSW Student Intern
VIST PVAMC – EAGLE SQUARE EYE CLINIC
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported blind and visually impaired Veterans through psychosocial assessments, benefits reviews, and annual evaluations to ensure access to VA services.
- Provided individual counseling, including with Veterans receiving psychiatric care, using trauma-informed and Veteran-centered approaches.
- Facilitated a support group for blind Veterans, promoting peer connection, coping strategies, and adjustment to vision loss.
- Assisted with case management tasks such as coordinating transportation and addressing barriers to care.
- Documented services in accordance with VA standards, contributing to integrated, interdisciplinary care planning.
- 15 hours per week until 600 hours were accumulated.
BSW Student Intern and Counselor
Community Care Alliance Acute Stabilization Unit (ASU)
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to support crisis intervention and inform individualized treatment planning.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and psychoeducation groups focused on stabilization, coping strategies, and recovery readiness.
- Provided one-on-one counseling for individuals experiencing acute substance use and mental health crises.
- Created and led trauma-informed yoga sessions to support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and holistic recovery approaches.
- 16 hours per week until 480 accumulated/per diem employee from 5/2024-9/2024.
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW 5 Year Accelerated Program
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island01.2025
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW – Dean’s List
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island01.2024
A.A. General Studies - Social Work (Dean’s List)
Community College of Rhode Island
Rhode Island01.2022
Skills
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Time-Management
- Detail Oriented
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Active Listening
- Strong Communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Patience & Emotional Resilience
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Decision Making
- Patient-Centered
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Case management
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Behavior modification
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Substance abuse treatment
- Conflict de-escalation
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Evidence-based practices
- Suicide prevention
Certification
- Clinical Social Worker (RI)
- License # CSW04142
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Newport Mental Health
10.2025 - Current
MSW Student Intern
VIST PVAMC – EAGLE SQUARE EYE CLINIC
06.2024 - 04.2025
BSW Student Intern and Counselor
Community Care Alliance Acute Stabilization Unit (ASU)
08.2023 - 05.2024
Master Level Clinician (Counselor II)
AdCare RI
02.2021 - Current
Master of Social Work - MSW 5 Year Accelerated Program
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW – Dean’s List
Rhode Island College
A.A. General Studies - Social Work (Dean’s List)
Community College of Rhode Island