NICOLE K. SHIELDS
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Seeking a position in education where I can utilize my expertise in program and organizational planning to design and implement high-quality and comprehensive educational services for students. Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience counseling and advocating for clients and a history of educating and mentoring students and professionals to better their education and knowledge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor
Covenant Children's Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Guide and supervise a team of social work interns and employees seeking LCSW licensure
- Educate and assess children, adolescents, and families dealing with trauma, utilizing assessments to develop targeted behavioral interventions and treatment plans.
Owner and Therapist
Holding Hope Counseling
12.2018 - Current
- Provide counseling services to individuals and couples, specializing in sexual concerns
- Offer education and mentorship to therapists on the topic of sexual concerns.
Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health Case Management
Baylor Scott & White
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Collaborate with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, utilizing comprehensive assessments and counseling to facilitate effective behavioral interventions.
Social Worker, Mental Health
Covenant Health Partners
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Provide comprehensive case management and counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults with a history of trauma
- Advocate for and educate teachers, school staff, and parents on evidence-based behavioral interventions when working with this population.
Medical Social Worker
Hospice of Lubbock
11.2008 - 09.2017
- Conduct thorough assessments, case management, and counseling for individuals across all age groups who are dealing with trauma-related mental health concerns.
Education
PhD in Clinical Sexology (in progress) -
Internal Institute for Clinical Sexology
Miami Shores, FL04.2024
Master of Science in Social Work -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12.2011
Master of Science in Family Life Education -
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05.2007
Bachelor of Social Work -
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05.2004
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual Counseling
- Clinical Supervision
- Coaching and Development
- Training and Teaching
- Assessment skills
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work), 2023, Present
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work), 2020, Present
- Licensed Master of Social Work, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work), 2012, 2020
- Licensed Bachelor of Social Work, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work)
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Prism Counsel at Covenant Hospital
- Covenant Children's Crisis Team
Presentations
2012 - Hospice and Palliative Care Conference - End of Life Challenges
2015 - Family and Children's Conference - Communication with teenagers
2017 - Texas Tech University - Mental Health in the Social Work realm
2017 - South Plains College - Mental Health Case Conceptualization
2018 - Texas Tech University - Mental Health and Social Work
2018 - Lubbock Christian University - Adolescent Mental Health
2018 - South Plains College - Child Abuse
2019 - Texas Tech University - Professions in Adolescent Mental Health
2022 - Texas Tech University - Addictions and Mental Health
2022 - Texas Tech University - LGBTQ+ population introduction to professionals
2023 - Mental Health Conference - Working with LGBTQ+ populations with community support
2023 - Texas Tech University - Sex counseling with individuals and couples
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor
Covenant Children's Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health Case Management
Baylor Scott & White
09.2021 - 04.2023
Owner and Therapist
Holding Hope Counseling
12.2018 - Current
Social Worker, Mental Health
Covenant Health Partners
09.2017 - 09.2021
Medical Social Worker
Hospice of Lubbock
11.2008 - 09.2017
PhD in Clinical Sexology (in progress) -
Internal Institute for Clinical Sexology
Master of Science in Social Work -
West Texas A&M University
Master of Science in Family Life Education -
Lubbock Christian University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Lubbock Christian University
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work), 2023, Present
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work), 2020, Present
- Licensed Master of Social Work, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work), 2012, 2020
- Licensed Bachelor of Social Work, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Texas Board of Social Work)
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