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Lina Walker

Hickory,North Carolina

Summary

Compassionate therapist with background in providing tailored therapeutic interventions across diverse populations. Skilled in developing and implementing effective treatment plans that address individual client needs, enhancing coping mechanisms and promoting mental health wellness. Demonstrated ability to foster positive change through empathetic engagement and evidence-based practices. Contributed to improved patient outcomes by consistently evaluating and adjusting therapeutic approaches based on ongoing assessments and feedback.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Therapist

The Renfrew Centers
Hickory, NC
06.2024 - Current
  • Conduct individual, family, and group therapy as assigned. Knowledge of eating disorder theory and methodology is applied during sessions and groups.
  • Provide clinical care to patients that is respectful, honest, helpful, and in the best interest of the patients. Evidence-based practice is utilized to aid patients in exploring eating disorder behaviors and cultivating change.
  • Collaborate with the patient’s outpatient treatment team as indicated. Additionally, participation in the treatment team allows for patients to receive care in all areas of need.
  • Complete paperwork such as individualized treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, evaluations, and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
    Engage in continuing education seminars to learn about best practices.
  • Maintain good standing with the NC social work licensing board.
  • Monitored client progress through regular assessment of symptoms using evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.

School Behaviorist

Kintegra Behavioral Health
Hickory, NC
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided behavioral health and substance abuse screenings to assess the mental health needs of children. After assessing the needs of the patient evidence-based interventions, consultation, and referral services were provided for students and family.
  • Created and facilitated the implementation of behavioral health, substance abuse, and chronic disease management plans of care through the use of appropriate treatment modalities, interventions, and available community resources.
  • Participated in interprofessional meetings with school staff to improve patient care and assist the school in managing behavioral health needs and treatment of students.
  • Completed all required documentation related to patient treatment, such as registrations, case notes, and billing services.
  • Engaged in continuing education to maintain licensure and enhance professional competence relevant to medical issues that impact patient services.

Substance Use Counselor

Stepping Stone of Boone
Boone, NC
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted intake assessments through the completion of a biopsychosocial assessment. Intake assessments also include administration and evaluation of Columbia-Suicide Severity tool, GAD-7 tool, PHQ-9 tool, and risk assessment tool.
  • Provided individual counseling as clinically necessary to address the problems identified in Patient Centered Plans. Counseling techniques included Motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral therapy skills, Solution-focused brief therapy skills, and Dialectical behavior therapy skills.
  • Guided patients through the stages of recovery. Utilized psychoeducation to assist patients in identifying key life changes necessary to establish, reinforce, and maintain abstinence of substance use.

Patient Engagement

Stepping Stone of Boone
Boone, NC
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided innovative ways to engage patients in the addressing of their mental health needs through creating self-help boards.
  • Created a comprehensive list of community resources available in the High country.
  • Advocated for policy change to ensure patient-centered care.
  • Conducted research to provide other counselors with applicable tools to guide their practice.
  • Created guides to aid new hires navigate agency expectations and counselor responsibilities.

Recreation Facilitator

Mountain Youth Academy
Mountain City, TN
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Created age-appropriate incentives for residents to promote positive behaviors.
  • Facilitated recreational activities that promote physical and emotional wellbeing to residents as they connected with peers.
  • Provided leisure education to residents through the facilitation of aerobics, creative expression, and outdoor education.

Residential Counselor

Mountain Youth Academy
Mountain City, TN
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Participated in the implementation of the behavioral program by aiding residents in utilizing healthy coping skills.
  • Performed proper TCI techniques only after providing de-escalation techniques.
  • Ensured resident and staff safety by closely monitoring residents through the provision of 15-minute checks.
  • Completed debriefing after residents experienced an emotional crisis.
  • Provided appropriate documentation to the clinical team to inform them of suicidal ideation, and other behaviors students experienced.

Case Manager

Project Fight
Boone, NC
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided 24/7 crisis intervention to survivors of human tracking through a hot line. Crisis work included getting survivors connected to law enforcement, crisis shelter, and other basic needs.
  • Prioritized trauma informed care by prioritizing survivors wishes and encouraging self-efficacy.
  • Provided comprehensive case management for survivors by connecting individuals to resources including basic needs, mental health services, and government assistance and immigration specialists.
  • Provided community outreach to service providers in the High Country by conducting presentations on human trafficking.

Court Appointed Child Advocate

Guardian Ad Litem
Newton, NC
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Made monthly home visits to ensure child's safety.
  • Advocated for the rights of foster care individuals to ensure their safety.
  • Provided monthly court reports to ensure the best interest of the child.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05.2023

Bachelor of Social Work -

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
12.2020

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Patient engagement
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Group facilitation

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A)
  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A)

Volunteer Experience

  • NASW Student Liaison, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 08/01/21, 04/01/23, Became a voice for NASW for Appalachian State University., Encouraged students to utilize services provided to them., Created information flyers.
  • Court Appointed Child Advocate, Guardian Ad Litem, Newton, NC, 04/01/18, 12/01/18, Made monthly home visits to ensure child's safety., Advocated for the rights of foster care individuals., Provided monthly court reports.

Languages

Spanish, Proficient

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Primary Therapist

The Renfrew Centers
06.2024 - Current

School Behaviorist

Kintegra Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 03.2024

Patient Engagement

Stepping Stone of Boone
08.2022 - 04.2023

Substance Use Counselor

Stepping Stone of Boone
03.2022 - 06.2023

Case Manager

Project Fight
02.2021 - 03.2022

Recreation Facilitator

Mountain Youth Academy
04.2020 - 04.2022

Residential Counselor

Mountain Youth Academy
03.2020 - 04.2022

Court Appointed Child Advocate

Guardian Ad Litem
04.2018 - 12.2018

Master of Social Work -

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Appalachian State University

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