Samuel Hickson
Las Vegas
Summary
Doctoral-prepared Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in social work, evaluation, and academic support within healthcare and educational settings. Expertise in competency-based assessment, rubric-aligned evaluation, and ethical decision-making. Proven ability to work independently in remote environments while applying CSWE-aligned standards and supporting learner development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Trials Rater / Lead Neurocognitive Rater
Wake Research
Las Vegas
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct standardized, criterion-based evaluations using validated instruments.
- Serve as Lead Rater training 27 evaluators with focus on reliability and quality assurance.
- Produce written evaluative determinations aligned with regulatory standards.
Psychotherapist / Clinical Supervisor (LCSW)
Serenity Counseling and Support Services
01.2022 - Current
- Provide supervision and evaluative feedback to clinicians and interns.
- Conduct structured assessments and crisis evaluations.
- Maintain high-quality written clinical documentation.
Medical Social Worker / Crisis Response Social Worker
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Evaluate internship applicants and guide students in professional writing.
- Conduct crisis assessments across 27 clinics.
Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Conduct biopsychosocial and safety evaluations.
- Support student learning and group interventions.
Research Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Conduct standardized assessments across 14+ research studies.
- Ensure protocol compliance and data integrity.
Education
Ph.D. - Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08-2021
MBA - Business Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2017
Master of Science - Social Administration
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2010
Skills
- Competency-based evaluation
- Rubric-aligned assessment
- CSWE core competencies
- Academic and clinical documentation
- Written and formative feedback
- Online and asynchronous learning
- Ethical and professional standards
- Independent and remote work
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Nevada, 11811-C
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Colorado, CSW.09932242
Timeline
Clinical Trials Rater / Lead Neurocognitive Rater
Wake Research
06.2024 - Current
Psychotherapist / Clinical Supervisor (LCSW)
Serenity Counseling and Support Services
01.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker / Crisis Response Social Worker
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2024
Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
01.2015 - 01.2019
Research Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
07.2012 - 01.2015
Ph.D. - Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
Capella University
MBA - Business Administration
Capella University
Master of Science - Social Administration
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY Brockport