Nichole Epperson
Fort Branch,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in social service organizations. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Passionate about advocacy for clients' rights. Excellent communicator with knack for building lasting professional relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Transcendence Mental Health, LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
Social Worker
Ireland Home Based Services
05.2015 - 04.2024
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
Education
MA in Social work -
University of Southern Indiana
01.2017
BA in Social work -
University of Southern Indiana
01.2015
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Assessment skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Suicide Prevention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Child Welfare
- Family therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Motivational Interviewing
Certification
LCSW, Indiana, current
References
- Heather Britton, Indiana Department of Child Services, 812-760-0111
- Janet Daniels, Indiana Professional Management Group Wrap Around Coordinator, 812-891-3035
- Brittany Griffin, Youth Villages, 812-454-7413
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Transcendence Mental Health, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Social Worker
Ireland Home Based Services
05.2015 - 04.2024
MA in Social work -
University of Southern Indiana
BA in Social work -
University of Southern Indiana
LCSW, Indiana, current
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