Rebecca Belcher
Asheville,NC
Summary
Empowerment focused counselor with an established ability to develop mental health awareness and effective relapse prevention skills. Expert in clinical documentation and motivational interviewing, adept at crisis intervention, and enhancing client recovery. Proven ability to manage a significant caseload, ensuring long-term sobriety and mental health support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
October Road Inc
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress through Carelogic electronic health record, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported aftercare planning with knowledge of local resources for continued recovery after treatment.
- Facilitated all clinical services for clients including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and referral source/ outpatient provider contact.
- Responsible for 25-30 clinical face-to-face hours weekly.
- Maintained a caseload of 9-12 individual clients.
- Created and implemented curriculum for partial hospitalization programming.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, deescalating situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Facilitated substance abuse groups of up to 25 clients, using ACT techniques to aide clients in understanding and reducing drug and alcohol use.
Social Work Intern
Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
- HRSA grant recipient
- Distributed PHQ-9 depression and GAD-7 anxiety screeners to patients.
- Assessed screener results and assisted patients in formulating care plans.
- Utilized motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and maintained unconditional positive regard with patients during consultations.
- Acted as the liaison between patients and primary care providers.
- Responsible for ongoing communication with patients.
- Trained in Nextgen electronic health record.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Behavioral Health Technician
Norton Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided basic patient care in an adolescent psychiatric environment.
- Trained and supported the orientation of new staff.
- Implemented Safe Crisis Management and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Responsible for the safety and therapeutic progress of up to 15 patients, including patients on 1:1 safety precautions.
- Trained in EPIC electronic health record.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Spalding University
Louisville, KY06.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching
Earlham College
Richmond, IN06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Earlham College
Richmond, IN06.2021
Skills
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A)
- Clinical Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Harm Reduction Strategies
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
October Road Inc
06.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Norton Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Social Work -
Spalding University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Earlham College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Earlham College
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