Stacy Howard
Franklin Furnace,OH
Summary
Practical Clinical Supervisor with more than 7 years of experience and background in outpatient and residential care. Focused on developing teams' clinical knowledge, decision-making skills and performance standards. Eager to bring talent and expertise to growing department.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Individual/Group Counselor
Recovery Council
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Clinical Supervisor/Training Director
Lawrence County Recovery
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversee and supervise all clinical aspects of AOD treatment
- Supervising AOD counseling and case management services
- Providing individual counseling
- Facilitating AOD groups
- Intakes and assessments
- Quality assurance—chart reviews, staff development, created training program for the CDCA-Pre and license renewals— 40 hours
- Developed and implemented acomprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
Clinical Director
Focus Residential Group
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversee and supervise all clinical aspects of the AOD treatment
- Supervising AOD counseling and case management services
- Providing individual counseling
- Facilitating AOD groups
- Intakes and assessments
- Quality assurance—chart reviews, staff development
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
Clinical Director
Spectrum Outreach Services
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Oversee and supervise all clinical aspects of AOD treatment
- Supervising AOD counseling and case management services
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
AOD Counselor
Mended Reeds
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Quality assurance—chart reviews, staff development
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Clinical Director
Focus Residential Group
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Oversee and supervise all clinical aspects of the AOD treatment
- Supervising AOD counseling and case management services
- Providing individual counseling
- Facilitating AOD groups
- Intakes and assessments
- Quality assurance—chart reviews, staff development
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes
AOD Counselor
Spectrum Outreach Services
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the 12-Step Program
- Complete Intakes and Assessments
- Maintain a good working relationship with legal system
- Provide weekly detailed progress reports to referral sources
- Quality assurance—chart reviews to systematically monitor and evaluate the services provided to the clients to ensure Best Practice and regulations are followed
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis
Adult Case Manager/Mental Health Counselor
Shawnee Mental Health
02.2010 - 08.2012
- Provide case management to adults in treatment for mental illness
- Use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
- Coordinate services for clients with doctors, other treatment facilities, and probation and parole
- Individual, group, and marriage counseling
- Educate clients and their family members on mental disorders
- Worked with clients to provide resources based on needs
Crisis Screener
Shawnee Mental Health
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Provide after-hour services for Crisis hot-line
- Evaluate individuals to determine whether they are at risk or harming self or others
- Coordinate services with different hospitals to set up treatment for clients
- Complied with all federal, state and local regulations as well as company rules
Education
Master’s of Education - Counseling and Human Development, Mental Health
Lindsey Wilson College
Ashland, KY2013
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts - Sciences, Psychology
Ohio University
Ironton, OH2008
Skills
- Fluent in computer skills
- Including:
- Microsoft Office
- And various EHR softwares
- Dual Diagnoses Expertise
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
- Group Dynamics
Certification
- Thinking for a Change Training -2016
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependent Counselor-2014
Additional Information
References:
Flash Phipps Ph.D, LPCC-S Behavioral Health Director Associated 12 years Valley View Health Centers Piketon, OH (740)464-4405
D. Talor Sanders M.Ed, LPCC-S Clinical Director Associated 20 year Mended Reeds Ironton, OH (740)302-5594
Kimberly Phipps M.Ed. LPCC-S Mental Health Counselor Associated 10 years Valley View Health Centers Piketon, OH (740)464-7463
Timeline
Individual/Group Counselor
Recovery Council
04.2023 - 09.2023
Clinical Supervisor/Training Director
Lawrence County Recovery
06.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Director
Focus Residential Group
08.2020 - 06.2022
Clinical Director
Spectrum Outreach Services
06.2016 - 08.2020
AOD Counselor
Mended Reeds
11.2014 - 06.2016
Clinical Director
Focus Residential Group
07.2014 - 11.2014
AOD Counselor
Spectrum Outreach Services
12.2012 - 07.2014
Crisis Screener
Shawnee Mental Health
05.2010 - 08.2011
Adult Case Manager/Mental Health Counselor
Shawnee Mental Health
02.2010 - 08.2012
Master’s of Education - Counseling and Human Development, Mental Health
Lindsey Wilson College
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts - Sciences, Psychology
Ohio University
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