Sarah Hill, MSSA, LISW-S, LCDC III
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Expertise in providing evidence-based treatment to individuals and groups with Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring diagnoses. Collaborative and analytical advocate who builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
08.2018 - Current
- Instruct master’s level courses (Social Work Practice in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Integrative Seminar in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment) for 10-25 students each in virtual and in-person formats
- Maintain class syllabi, assignment log and grades
- Plan lectures, assignments, and field experiences to collaborate and correspond with required course curriculum
Substance Abuse Specialist
Case Western Reserve University
10.2015 - Current
- Support and assess clients struggling with Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Diagnoses utilizing evidence-based treatment
- Develop treatment plans based on client needs and goals
- Crisis intervention and risk assessments
- Group counseling for individuals impacted by substance misuse and depression;
- Lead University in AOD prevention efforts, including intervening at individual and community levels
- Collaborate with other University departments and community organizations in an effort to increase help-seeking behaviors around substance misuse.
- Educate students, clinical and non-clinical staff, and faculty on impact of substance misuse.
- Provide training resource development, delivery, and associated clinical guidance in line with evidence-based SUD treatment
- Experience with grant writing and administration
- Developed and maintain relationships with community organizations to implement programming with certified peer-supporter
Field Instructor
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve
09.2010 - 05.2021
- Provided clinical supervision and training to master’s level students
- Educated students on use of evidence-based practices and ethical standards of practice
- Facilitated integration of concepts addressed in student’s coursework in their practice within agency setting.
Social Worker
Lake West Medical Center
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided education and support to patients and their families
- Case management & discharge planning
- Crisis intervention services
- Developed individualized treatment plans
- Oversaw and monitored for compliance to ODMH and hospital policy
- Provided education and training to staff on regulations and documentation
- Marketed and developed relationships with area service providers in effort to improve continuity of care
- Coordinated admissions and intake
Primary Counselor
Glenbeigh Hospital
02.2011 - 11.2014
- Specialized in working with young-adult population with Severe Substance Use Disorders and/or Co-Occurring Diagnoses
- Facilitated group and individual counseling sessions
- Facilitated weekly family program by conducting lectures and group therapy sessions
- Case management & discharge planning
- Crisis intervention services
- Developed individualized treatment plans
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided appropriate recommendations
- Oriented new hires to agency policies & procedures.
Therapist
New Directions, Inc
10.2008 - 02.2011
- Specialized focus on adolescent treatment
- Facilitated group therapy sessions
- Facilitated family and individual counseling sessions
- Case management & discharge planning
- Crisis intervention services
- Conducted intake & psychosocial assessments and provided appropriate recommendations
- Facilitated dual diagnosis programming
- Created individualized treatment plans.
Outpatient Therapist
Crossroads
04.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided services to youth, ages 5-18, with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring diagnoses
- Facilitated group therapy sessions
- Facilitated family and individual client counseling sessions
- Case management & discharge planning
- Conducted psychosocial assessments
Education
Master of Science - Social Administration, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Case Western Reserve University
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Religious Studies
Hiram College
05.2005
Skills
- Discussion Facilitation
- Diverse Populations
- Faculty and Staff Training
- Grant Writing and Administration
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Crisis Intervention
- Evidence-Based Practices for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders and/or Co-Occurring Diagnoses
- Self-Directed
- Highly Organized
- Collaborative
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
Prevention Action Alliance, Ohio College Initiative, American College Health Association, College Campus Mental Health Coalition
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
08.2018 - Current
Substance Abuse Specialist
Case Western Reserve University
10.2015 - Current
Social Worker
Lake West Medical Center
11.2014 - 10.2015
Primary Counselor
Glenbeigh Hospital
02.2011 - 11.2014
Field Instructor
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve
09.2010 - 05.2021
Therapist
New Directions, Inc
10.2008 - 02.2011
Outpatient Therapist
Crossroads
04.2008 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Social Administration, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Religious Studies
Hiram College
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