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Misty Beason, LMSW

Kenefic,OK

Summary

Compassionate and culturally competent Licensed Master Social Worker with experience providing support to underserved and minority populations. Skilled in individual counseling, crisis intervention, and client-centered care, with a strong foundation in trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. Adept at building rapport, conducting assessments, and assisting in treatment planning under supervision. Committed to promoting mental health, resilience, and well-being for diverse communities while maintaining ethical and professional standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor I

Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center
11.2024 - Current
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
  • Collaborate with medication providers, case managers, and community providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional regulation, coping skills, and recovery.
  • Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress toward measurable goals.

Child Welfare Administration Practicum Student

Department of Human Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supported administrative functions within child welfare programs, ensuring compliance with agency and state policies.
  • Conducted research on child welfare best practices and contributed to policy and program development projects.
  • Participated in meetings, staff trainings, and interdisciplinary collaborations to observe systemic decision-making processes.


Child Welfare Worker

Department of Human Services
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Supported adolescents ages 16–21 in preparing for independent living and successful transition from foster care to adulthood.
  • Developed and implemented individualized service and transition plans addressing education, employment, housing, life skills, and emotional well-being.
  • Provided child-focused recruitment services for youth in foster care, with emphasis on older children, sibling groups, and children with special needs.
  • Conducted thorough case record reviews, assessments, and interviews to identify permanency options.

Practicum Student

Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in intake assessments, treatment planning, and progress evaluations for clients with mental health and substance use concerns.
  • Observed and co-facilitated therapy sessions utilizing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices.
  • Engaged in outreach and psychoeducation efforts to promote wellness, resilience, and mental health awareness in the tribal community.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including case managers, clinicians, and cultural liaisons, to ensure holistic care.

Resource Coordinator

State Department of Education-SoonerStart
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • Received and processed referrals for developmental evaluations for children birth to age 3, ensuring timely follow-up for families.
  • Conducted intake interviews with families seeking developmental evaluations, gathering comprehensive background information.
  • Assisted therapists in developing individualized family service plans (IFSPs) tailored to each child’s developmental needs.
  • Completed family assessments to identify developmental concerns and determine the need for further evaluation or intervention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Developmental Sciences

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
12-2013

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Oklahoma
Online
08-2024

Skills

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Behavioral observation
  • Goal-setting support

Timeline

Counselor I

Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center
11.2024 - Current

Child Welfare Administration Practicum Student

Department of Human Services
08.2023 - 06.2024

Child Welfare Worker

Department of Human Services
11.2022 - 11.2024

Practicum Student

Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health Services
08.2022 - 05.2023

Resource Coordinator

State Department of Education-SoonerStart
12.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Developmental Sciences

Oklahoma State University

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Oklahoma

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