Kim Prewitt
Lenoir,NC
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience working with individuals in the community with severe and persistent mental health and substance use disorders. I have strong leadership, organizational, verbal, and communication skills. In addition, I have 7 years of Supervisory experience and have worked to build a second Assertive Community Treatment Team for my current employee from gone from 0 clients during the COVID pandemic to the current growing census of 85. I am dependable and completely committed to finish what I start. My daily goal is to present myself fully committed to complete prioritize tasks while providing hope, encouragement and guidance to those I am honored to serve.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Montreat College
09.2019 - Current
- Teach Online courses for Undergraduate Degree and non-licensure Master’s programs: Theories of Personality, Psychology, Assessments in Counseling, Foundations of Group Therapy, Crisis and Trauma
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
Assertive Community Treatment Team Lead -ACT East
A Caring Alternative
08.2015 - Current
- Supervise agency Clinical Interns
- Supervise a team of 12 Behavioral Health Professionals and 85 Clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Substance Use.Complete initial screening for referrals for enhanced services.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Establish and maintain positive rapport with Community; Agencies, Hospitals, Facilities, and Providers, to ensure ongoing coordination of care Provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) CBTp (for psychosis), Brief Trauma Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing to the most severe clients being served
- Supervise Crisis staff 24/7 and develop weekly schedule for ensuing overall client care Complete LOCUS, Safety/Risk Assessments, ASAM, BPRS, DLA-20, NCTOPPS, RELIAS and SDOH to meet ongoing agency compliance mandates.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Adult Protective Services Social Worker III/Guardianship
Caldwell County Department of Social Services
09.2007 - 08.2015
- Investigate state mandated reports of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Advocated for Guardianship/Wards and Residents in facilities and group homes
- Assisted Adults and Caregivers in obtaining medical and mental health services
- Inventory of medications, financial records, and completed risk assessments
- Prepared court petitions; Exparte, Protective Service and Guardianship forms
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Education
Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Montreat College
Black Mountain, NC05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2007
Continued Education And Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Training 3/2023
- Grief Summit 2022
- Community and Recovery Conference 2021
- Co-Occurring Disorder Training 2021
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA) 2021
- Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis (CPTp) 2021
- Boundary Violations in the Clinical Practice 2020
References
- Penny Hamblin- Ph. D, Montreat College, 828-403-2995
- Teagan Brown LCMHC, A Caring Alternative, 828-413-2320
- Wendy Pyle- MA, SW SWS III, Vaya Health, 828-474-0082
- Renee Brackett, A Caring Alternative, 828-430-0036
- Marnie Kiser- LCMHC, Vaya Health, 828-413-7171
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Montreat College
09.2019 - Current
Assertive Community Treatment Team Lead -ACT East
A Caring Alternative
08.2015 - Current
Adult Protective Services Social Worker III/Guardianship
Caldwell County Department of Social Services
09.2007 - 08.2015
Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Montreat College
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Liberty University
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