Laura Bishop, MS
Brentwood,Ca
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. 10 + years of clinical experience. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a compassionate, understanding and empathetic mentality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Business Development/Social Media Manager
Exponent Beauty
San Francisco, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Manage Professional Channel, Sales, Account management, Manage social media calendar, Create content/themes for twice weekly posts, Copywriter for social media posts/marketing, Community engagement on social media, Manage affiliate partnerships, Plan and execute marketing events; including shows and pop ups
Founder & Recovery Coach Addiction Treatment Specialist
Laura Bishop Coaching & Consulting
Bay Area
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborative care, Assessments, Facilitate individual & family recovery sessions, Adult and adolescent counseling, Mental health & therapeutic support, Nutrition & life coaching, Interventions, Treatment placement support, Psychoeducation, Community resources
Executive Director
North Bay Recovery Center
San Rafael, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed all departments, Utilization Review Manager, Facilitated weekly staff meetings, Family and client communication, Prepared financial agreements and planning for all clients, Online marketing, Staff writer, Business Development, Conducted annual staff performance reviews, Interviewed all potential new hires, Coordinated with finance department, Managed company calendar, HR duties, including job offer letters, preparing new hire paperwork & onboarding
- CARF compliance officer Facilitated potential client tours and worked directly with family members Prepared weekly financial reports
Primary Therapist
North Bay Recovery Center
San Rafael, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Client psychosocial assessments, Individual, family and couples therapy, Client treatment planning, including Relapse Prevention and Recovery Basics, Concurrent Reviews, Co-facilitated monthly family program, EMDR, Record/Progress Notes, Proficient in KIPU, Active Communication with family members, Participated in weekly treatment team/staff meetings
MFT Intern (Primary Therapist)
Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services
Petaluma, CA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Client psychosocial assessments, Individual therapy, Client treatment planning, Co-facilitated equine therapy, Assessment calls, Participated in weekly treatment team/staff meetings
MFT Intern
Serenity Knolls
Forest Knolls, CA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conducted initial admit and intake evaluations, Psychological evaluations, Individual client therapy sessions, Facilitated numerous groups, including dual diagnosis, female process, eating disorder, young persons, and newcomer, Residential treatment planning, including aftercare case evaluations, Utilization Reviews for insured clients, Medication distribution, DSM-diagnostic evaluation & treatment planning, Participated in staff meetings Expertise in 12-step recovery model
Claims Investigator
Norcal Mutual Insurance Company
SF/Pasadena, CA
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Analyzed claims made against our insureds, Daily contact with insureds and defense counsel, Case management, including report writing and analyzing medical records, Administrative duties
Education
Master of Science - Counseling/Psychology MFT Program
Dominican University of California
05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
06.2004
Skills
- Assessments
- 1-1 Counseling
- Substance Use Treatment
- Psycho-education
- Connecting with and Understanding Adolescents
- Organization
- Electronic Record Keeping
Additionalhighlights
- Contributing Writer for Mantra Wellness Magazine (current)
- Contributing Writer for 110 Magazine (past)
- Contributing Writer for Best Self Media (past)
- Contributing Writer for I AM THAT GIRL (past)
- Contributing Writer for Obvi (past)
Timeline
Director, Business Development/Social Media Manager
Exponent Beauty
04.2023 - Current
Founder & Recovery Coach Addiction Treatment Specialist
Laura Bishop Coaching & Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Executive Director
North Bay Recovery Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Primary Therapist
North Bay Recovery Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
MFT Intern (Primary Therapist)
Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
MFT Intern
Serenity Knolls
01.2010 - 01.2013
Claims Investigator
Norcal Mutual Insurance Company
01.2005 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Counseling/Psychology MFT Program
Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
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