Phoebe Fliakos
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Empathetic psychotherapist with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders, as well as addictions and mood/anxiety disorders. Seasoned professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Sole Propietor
08.2012 - Current
- Manage private practice of 30 clients per week.
- Deliver mental health support for clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
- Provide EMDR and Advanced Integrative Therapy to clients struggling with post traumatic stress disorder.
- Work with adults with substance abuse and addiction disorders and connect them with community reocvery supports.
- Introduce meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to clients.
- Document client progress in confidential files.
- Document patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Work with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Clinical Director
Blue Ridge First Step
12.2004 - 07.2012
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implemented new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Facilitated hiring of qualified counselors and educators by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Provided ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Created and implemented treatment protocols and educational materials for clients.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Blue Ridge First Step
02.2003 - 07.2012
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in intensive outpatient setting.
Social Worker
Charlottesville Department Of Social Services
09.2002 - 11.2003
- Coordinated care for children and adolescents in foster care, working with biological families, foster families, and care facilities.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Advocated in court for children, biological parents, and foster parents.
In-Home Family Counselor
Institute For Family Therapy
09.2001 - 09.2002
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in locating resources for housing services and financial assistance.
MSW Clinical Intern
University Of Virginia CAPS
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Planned discharge actions and identified resources within community for continued care.
- Prepared treatment plans based on assessment findings and incorporated feedback from senior staff to optimize approaches.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Co-facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic processing groups.
- Underwent multiple multi-modaility clinical trainings with teaching staff.
- Received one-on-one and group supervision and training for individual, group, and family work.
MSW Clinical Intern
Children's Psychiatric Hospital, UNM
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Conducted individual, group, and family therapy in residential milieu setting with children, adolescents, and their families.
- Prepared treatment plans based on assessment findings and incorporated feedback from senior staff to optimize approaches.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
- Rotated through units to experience working with different populations.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic processing groups.
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Educated patients and families about counseling and treatment options.
- Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.
- Planned and implemented life skills curricula for residents of psychiatric hospital.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Smith School For Social Work
Northampton, MA08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
Roanoke College
Salem, VA05.1991
Skills
- Tracking Client Progress
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Evaluation
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Client Goal Planning
- Individual Sessions
- Developing Relationships
- Suicide Intervention
- Confidential Records Management
Certification
- LCSW License - 2005
- EMDR Levels I and II, EMDRIA - 2003
- Advanced Integrative Therapy Training - 2010
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Sole Propietor
08.2012 - Current
Clinical Director
Blue Ridge First Step
12.2004 - 07.2012
Substance Abuse Counselor
Blue Ridge First Step
02.2003 - 07.2012
Social Worker
Charlottesville Department Of Social Services
09.2002 - 11.2003
In-Home Family Counselor
Institute For Family Therapy
09.2001 - 09.2002
MSW Clinical Intern
University Of Virginia CAPS
08.2000 - 05.2001
MSW Clinical Intern
Children's Psychiatric Hospital, UNM
08.1999 - 05.2000
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Smith School For Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - History
Roanoke College
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