Patricia Westwood, LCSW
Fleming Island,FL
Summary
Mental health professional with comprehensive experience in therapeutic practices, adept at fostering positive client outcomes. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and consistently achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring effective support in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Clay County Schools
05.2018 - Current
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
Mental Health Counselor
Clay Behavioral Health Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided direct clinical services to individuals and groups
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments with new clients and completed appropriate referrals
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation
- Observed individual and group counseling and crisis intervention in order to expand knowledge and increase awareness of therapeutic skills and techniques
- Engaged with a multi-disciplinary team that included mental health clinicians, case managers, doctors, nurses, and family members to provide client best available services
Independent Living Counselor
Volunteers of America of Florida
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Managed the client intake and assessment process to orientate the client to the program and produced a comprehensive assessment of client service needs
- Developed a mutually agreed-upon individual service plan with the client, reflecting assessment findings goals, and updated as required
- Met regularly with the client to assist him/her in obtaining needed services to achieve their individual service plan goals and provided supportive counseling services
- Documented case management activities in accordance with agency and funder guidelines and procedures
- Conducted weekly support groups with clients focusing on a variety of topics that included coping skills, anger management, job readiness, relapse prevention and recovery techniques
- Provided supportive services for veterans including case management, transportation assistance, and medical and substance use disorder treatments
- Collaborated with Veterans Affairs to provide supportive services and counseling services related to mental health and substance use disorders while in transitional housing
New Beginnings Therapist
Lakeview Health Systems
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Conducted psycho-educational support groups on addiction, addictive behaviors, behavior patterns, and relapse prevention
- Engaged patients and patient's family members in the treatment process and orientated patients to treatment and treatment program
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments with new clients
- Conducted crisis and AMA interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Conducted HIV education classes with all incoming patients
- Maintained appropriate progress notes and documentation as required
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12-2014
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Depression treatment
- Psychosocial assessment
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified Qualified Supervisor LCSW
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Clay County Schools
05.2018 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Clay Behavioral Health Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
Independent Living Counselor
Volunteers of America of Florida
08.2007 - 06.2011
New Beginnings Therapist
Lakeview Health Systems
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified Qualified Supervisor LCSW
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
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