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SHERRY LAWSON

Summary

I have been in the field of helping people for the past 20 years. Whether it was recruiting to find someone their perfect job or volunteering at a ministry. I found my purpose in helping. My experience with substance abuse work started in 2018. I went back to college and finished my bachelors of science in psychology. I am currently finishing my last class of an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and will need to complete practicum and internship in 2024. I will take othe National Counselors Exam in April of 2024.

forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Ministry Manager

Concord Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Management of boutique-like providing free household goods and clothes to the community.
  • Managed operations of supplying the store, recruiting and managing volunteers.
  • Social Services connection people in need and sources within the community
  • Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Achieved ministry goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Executive Director-Admissions Director-Counselor

The Center for Wellness and Recovery
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Helped uninsured patients obtain insurance which in turn earned the facility $487,000 in the first eight months of 2023
  • Screening of potential clients for compatibility with our program and community
  • Responsible for complete intake process from scheduling admissions to processing consents, ROI, and Biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Led group classes, writing some of my own curriculum, counseled clients individually concerning their addictions and the causes.
  • Insurance verification, ASAM completions, utilization reviews, mental status reviews and peer-to-peer reviews as necessary.
  • Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.

Intake Coordinator

Mt Sinai Wellness Center
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Prepare and process all Intake agreements and consents required for admission
  • Complete Assessments with new patients including, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Beck Depression and Anxiety Scales, insurance certification and underwriting, Trauma and Biopsychosocial assessment
  • Interview patients to obtain a complete history of their substance use, trauma experiences as well as other life experiences that may be triggers to use and relapse
  • Complete the ASAM Dimensions for each patient based on the cumulative information obtained from the various assessments.

Residential Assistant

Mt Sinai Wellness, The Hope Center of Concord Baptist Church
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for the well-being of 10-12 patients per night
  • Hourly or other checks as ordered by therapist or nursing
  • Talking with clients who need to process, vent, or let emotions out
  • Charting of clients whereabouts and actions throughout my shift
  • Maintain Confidentiality and abide by HIPPA and other regulations Volunteer Manager

Education

MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2025

BS - Psychology, Addiction and Recovery

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Resident Satisfaction
  • Grant Administration
  • Operations Management
  • Social Work
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Program Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Compliance and Regulations

Affiliations

Clinical Experience in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. Interviewing and Completing Behavioral Assessments Training and Education Professional Welle Client Crisis Management Training Narcan Administration Training, Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia January 2021 American Association of Christian Counselors Certificate from AACC in Psychology and Christianity Certificate from AACC in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sex Addiction American Counseling Association NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals Georgia Addiction Counselors Association2

Timeline

Executive Director-Admissions Director-Counselor

The Center for Wellness and Recovery
10.2022 - 11.2023

Intake Coordinator

Mt Sinai Wellness Center
05.2021 - 10.2022

Residential Assistant

Mt Sinai Wellness, The Hope Center of Concord Baptist Church
03.2020 - 05.2021

Volunteer Ministry Manager

Concord Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2018

MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

BS - Psychology, Addiction and Recovery

Liberty University

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