Sharon Loy
Campbellsville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Clinician with a proven track record at Addiction Recovery Care, adept in evidence-based practice and therapeutic techniques. Excelled in clinical assessment, patient education, and implementing behavioral interventions. Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary team collaborations, enhancing patient care through innovative treatment planning and a self-reflective approach, significantly improving client outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Addiction Recovery Care
Springfield, Kentucky
03.2021 - Current
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted initial assessments, including mental status exams, to determine appropriate level of care for clients.
- Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Engaged in ethical decision making processes when determining best course of action for clients.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to clinical practice areas such as trauma informed care or evidence based practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on various topics such as coping skills, anger management, and grief counseling.
- Actively participated in supervision sessions with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor on a regular basis.
- Utilized evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention services in a timely manner to ensure safety of clients.
Social Services Worker
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
Elizabethtown, KY
10.2010 - 02.2021
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify individual needs and specific social services necessary to address identified objectives and goals.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Functioned as treatment team member, interpreting social, emotional and family system problems and strengths to other members.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Attended court hearings as an advocate for clients who required legal assistance.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing social services programs and recommended improvements accordingly.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Advocated for clients' best interest in school settings, at juvenile court, and in other systems that interfaced with client and family.
- Advised parents on how they can best meet the needs of their children while respecting their rights.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns and ease transition during home visits.
- Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
- Worked closely with public child welfare system staff, supervisors and court personnel to identify and mitigate barriers to timely permanency.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss cases and program updates.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Maintained case files, records and documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY05-2010
Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Self-reflection
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Therapeutic techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral interventions
- Clinical assessment
- Lesson planning
- Individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Received The Clinician of The Year Award at Addiction Recovery Care in my first year.
Certification
- LPCA
Timeline
Clinician
Addiction Recovery Care
03.2021 - Current
Social Services Worker
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
10.2010 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lindsey Wilson College
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