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Patrick Nichols

Decorah,IA

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor with a proven track record at Connections Counseling, enhancing client outcomes through evidence-based interventions and psychosocial assessments. Expert in multicultural competence and suicide prevention, fostering resilience and inclusivity. Mentored new social workers, demonstrating strong leadership and empathy.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

Self-employeed
02.2020 - Current
  • Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
  • Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
  • Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

Connections Counseling
02.2005 - 02.2020
  • Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
  • Mentored new social workers as they joined the team, sharing insights from clinical experience while providing ongoing guidance.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer consultation groups.
  • Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
  • Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting positive peer support and mutual learning experiences.
  • Enabled smoother transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with referring providers about client progress and treatment recommendations.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

UW Behavioral Health
04.1995 - 01.2005
  • Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
  • Mentored new social workers as they joined the team, sharing insights from clinical experience while providing ongoing guidance.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer consultation groups.
  • Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
  • Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting positive peer support and mutual learning experiences.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through providing empathetic and compassionate counseling services.
  • Collaborated with community resources for effective case management, optimizing the support network for clients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Academy And EMT-Basic

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
06-2002

Master of Education - Counseling Psychology

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
08-1988

Bachelor's of Journalism - Photo Journalism

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
06-1983

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Assessment skills
  • Multicultural competence
  • Suicide prevention

Interests

  • Mindfulness Practices - I have practiced and taught mindfulness meditation for 35 years
  • Martial Arts Instructor - I have practiced various Eastern martial arts and taught at my own school for over 30 years

Timeline

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

Self-employeed
02.2020 - Current

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

Connections Counseling
02.2005 - 02.2020

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

UW Behavioral Health
04.1995 - 01.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Academy And EMT-Basic

Madison Area Technical College

Master of Education - Counseling Psychology

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor's of Journalism - Photo Journalism

University of Missouri

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