Lyric Schmidt
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) with experience delivering inpatient behavioral health services to individuals with substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions in acute behavioral health settings. Skilled in crisis interventions, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Utilizes treatment planning, multidisciplinary team collaboration. Committed to developmentally appropriate, evidence-based treatment, support stabilization, and client-centered recovery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Therapist
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
Bowling Green, Kentucky
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered therapeutic individual, group, and family therapy for adolescents and adults with substance abuse and mental health diagnoses.
- Coordinated treatment through comprehensive planning, treatment team collaboration, and utilization review.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and corporate compliance program.
- Educated patients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Assisted patients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness, or emotional distress.
- Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
- Conducted initial assessments of patients to determine presenting issues, and develop treatment plans.
- Created documentation, including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and referrals.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
Mental Health Technician
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
Bowling Green, Kentucky
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Provides routine, non-acute physical care for patients.
- Delivered educational groups based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan.
- Follows the program schedule, program rules, and guidelines, ensuring patient compliance with the same.
- Completes patient procedures accurately within the time frame as specified by hospital policy.
- Completes required documentation specific to the position in a clear and concise manner. Documentation shows an understanding of patient and unit goals.
- Attends scheduled hospital in-services and completes staff education attendance records.
- Reads and initials articles that are posted on the unit. Seeks opportunities for education and professional growth.
Assistant Soccer Coach
Greenwood High School
Bowling Green, Kentucky
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Advised the head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Developed relationships with young females to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs tailored to individual athletes' needs.
Student Athlete
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with coaches to create customized improvement plans based on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Consistently attended practices, meetings, and workouts punctually.
- Applied sports psychology techniques to maintain composure and focus during competitions.
- Assisted new team members in adapting to procedures and enhancing competitive performance.
- Effectively balanced academic obligations with demanding practice schedules.
- Participated in community service projects linked to athletics, showcasing commitment to social responsibility.
- Cultivated time management skills to integrate academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities successfully.
- Demonstrated dedication and responsibility towards teammates and coaches through respect for the sport.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2025
Organizational Leadership Certificate -
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2022
Skills
- Inpatient psychiatric treatment
- Individual, family, and group therapy
- 7 challenges in treatment model implementation
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Stages of change, readiness for treatment
- Relapse prevention planning
- Co-occurring disorders (mental health and SUD)
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Behavioral interventions for adolescents
- Treatment planning and progress monitoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Discharge planning and aftercare coordination
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
Accomplishments
Dean's List, 2018-2022
Timeline
Therapist
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Soccer Coach
Greenwood High School
05.2023 - 01.2024
Student Athlete
Western Kentucky University
07.2018 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling
Western Kentucky University
Organizational Leadership Certificate -
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University