Samara Grant, LPC/MHSP(T)
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Accomplished therapist with a proven track record at community mental health agencies., adept in IFS and EMDR techniques. Excels in leadership roles, significantly enhancing client mental well-being through innovative, evidence-based interventions. Skilled in crisis intervention and fostering strong, trust-based relationships, consistently achieving beyond set productivity requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Individual Therapist
Harmony Family Center, Inc.
Knoxville, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual counseling to clients with various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans for clients based on their unique needs and goals
- Assisted clients in developing personalized strategies for managing symptoms and improving overall mental well-being
Children and Youth Therapist
McNabb Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Complete initial assessments, diagnose and make referrals
- Provide individual and family therapy
- Complete paperwork in a timely manner as well as meeting productivity requirements
- Utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed models for treatment
Regional Foster Care Supervisor
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home
Knoxville, TN
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide weekly supervision to case managers
- Train new hires
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships with other agencies
- Complete quarterly staff performance reviews
- Assist with gathering and processing PQI data
Foster Care Case Manager
Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes
Knoxville, TN
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Responsible for a diverse and extensive portfolio of in-home foster parents and the children we work to place
- Organizational proficiency, flexibility, and strong communication have been key to my success in this role
- File and secure confidential client information
- Support parental applicants through the legal process of adoption
- Teach TN-KEY, formally known as PATH courses, which are required in order to certify individuals to become foster parents
Foster Care Trainer/Recruiter
Youth Villages
Morristown, TN
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for recruitment, training, and certification of foster parents
- File and secure confidential client information
- Facilitating local events that would promote awareness of foster care
- Hold monthly foster care support group meetings
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
Morristown, TN
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed a varying and diverse caseload of seven to ten children
- Implemented evidenced-based, in-home therapeutic interventions with the identified client and their family members
- Working as a team member involved in CFT Ms, IEPs, court hearings, medication administration and individual counseling appointments
- Finding resources for my client and their family
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN07.2016
Skills
- Internal Family Systems(IFS)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR)
- Perinatal Mental Health Certificate
- Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment(SMART)
- Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
- Crisis Intervention
- Leadership
- TN-KEY Instructor
Affiliations
- Horticulture, including indoor and outdoor.
- Hiking with my dogs.
- Exploring local coffee shops.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family and Individual Therapist
Harmony Family Center, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Children and Youth Therapist
McNabb Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Regional Foster Care Supervisor
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home
04.2021 - 01.2023
Foster Care Case Manager
Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes
06.2019 - 04.2021
Foster Care Trainer/Recruiter
Youth Villages
04.2018 - 06.2019
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
03.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Carson-Newman University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carson-Newman University
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