Sarah Dowdy
Fairview,TN
Summary
Attentive and capable social work professional with over 15 years working in a healthcare related filed. Well-versed in providing psychiatric treatment and support for patients. Strong attention to detail with a superior work ethic, disciplined nature and proven analytical strengths.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Therapist
Benjamin Holmes Counseling
Nashville , TN
06.2023 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Provide crisis intervention services when needed.
- Develop individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Assist clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Utilize a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
- Monitor the client's progress throughout therapy by tracking goals set in the treatment plan.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
Clinical Assessment Specialist.
Community Health Systems, CHS
, TN
08.2021 - Current
- Currently working as the clinical team lead. Staffing cases with clinicians on patients in the emergency room and providing direction on next steps.
- Providing comprehensive psychiatric risk assessments of behavioral health patients through telephonic and televideo technology.
- Document on patient care according to company policy and regulations.
- Adjust treatment plans with current needs and staffed with emergency room personal for next steps.
- Manage interdisciplinary team members, including clinical documentation and therapeutic observations.
- Educate family members and helped with next steps.
- Work directly with psychiatric physicians and hosptial staff.
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Centerstone Technologies
Dickson , TN
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana10.2019
Master of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.2021
Skills
- Behavioral therapy
- Grief processes
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Patient-centered care
- Client rights advocacy
Timeline
Resident Therapist
Benjamin Holmes Counseling
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Assessment Specialist.
Community Health Systems, CHS
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Centerstone Technologies
08.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University
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