STEPHANIE EPSTEIN
Holladay
Summary
Experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice, Clinical Director of a two location group practice, teaching as an adjunct instructor at the University of Utah School of Social Work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Mindful Counseling Utah
2022.03 - Current
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Provided supervision and management to team of support personnel.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- Supervised team of 20 clinicians.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
Adjunct Instructor
University Of Utah School Of Social Work
2022.01 - Current
- Teaching Advanced Research and Evaluation course to BSW students.
- Creating and implementing course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Examining and grading assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Creating unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Consistently communicating with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Attending meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Supporting and supervising MSW interns during their practicum at Mindful Counseling.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Private Practice
2021.04 - Current
- Organizing and maintaining clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Implementing a variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Assisting clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Treating patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as substance abuse, PTSD and personality disorders.
- Delivering quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Referring clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Effectively using virtual telehealth platforms.
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Utah Department Of Workforce Services
2018.10 - 2021.06
- Licensed Clinical Therapist on the in-house clinical team for the Department of Workforce Services of the State of Utah.
- Complete mental health and substance abuse assessments and provide recommendations for treatment.
- Provide recommendations for financial assistance and work related abilities based on clinical observations.
- Perform short-term therapy, provide education and respond to crisis situations.
- Organize clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Secure housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Refer clients to contracted providers in the community and monitor their progress as they move through treatment.
Collegiate Recovery Program Manager
University of Texas
2017.06 - 2018.09
- Supervised the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of center programming.
- Provided case management, counseling and led therapeutic groups for students.
- Developed a recovery ally training and trained hundreds of staff, faculty and students.
- Became a naloxone overdose prevention trainer and led a campus wide initiative by training key administrators, staff, students and community members.
- Carried out the administrative responsibilities of a University campus program manager, including managing resources, determined appropriate staffing, trained, supervised, and conducted annual reviews.
- Formed and maintained partnerships across campus departments and throughout the community.
- Produced grant reports for funding.
Social Worker
University Of Texas
2017.01 - 2017.06
- Outreach social worker for the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington.
- Conducted outreach efforts for Neonatal abstinence syndrome prevention and intervention state and federal grants.
- Provided case management, counseling and led therapeutic groups for clients.
- Led street outreach efforts throughout the Dallas area.
- Supervised MSW interns from the UTA school of social work.
- Forming and maintaining partnerships throughout the substance abuse treatment and recovery community.
Social Worker Intern
Nexus Recovery Center
2016.01 - 2016.06
- Facilitated chemical dependency and 12 step educational and process groups.
- Maintained a case load, provided clients with case management and individual counseling.
- Conducted assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews and discharges.
Social Worker Intern
Center For Addiction And Recovery Studies
2015.08 - 2015.12
- Facilitated prevention groups in Elementary and Middle Schools in Grand Prairie ISD.
- Initiated and coordinated valuable strategies for youth advocacy in the Dallas area school districts.
- Provided case management to juvenile diversion program clients.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Owner/Operator
Language Flows
2011.07 - 2015.06
- Operated business offering French lessons and translation services tailored to each client.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for French language students.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each student.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas
2014.08 - 2015.02
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
- Researched various databases for innovative and relevant evidence based practices.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
Instructional Associate
Tarrant County College
2013.12 - 2014.07
- Instructed in the world languages laboratory at Tarrant County College.
- Managed and oversaw campus-wide French and Spanish language lab support.
- Responsible for the laboratory and the well-functioning of its technology and class software.
- Supported, encouraged and advised students one-on-one.
- Produced reports and documents for senior team members.
Instructor
Alliance Française
2012.06 - 2013.06
- Instructed for the Alliance Française de Dallas.
- Created unique and effective lesson plans for both private lessons and group lessons of various levels and age groups.
- Tested students on the materials that were presented in workshops and classes.
- Created guides and course materials that would reiterate lecture information and help students in their study.
- Earned positive feedback from students and supervisors regarding classroom instruction and learner success.
French and Spanish Teacher
The Khabele School
2008.08 - 2011.06
- Started and developed the first French language program at the school.
- Taught French and Spanish classes to both high school and middle school students.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Advised students on crucial academic decisions by discussing and identifying their interests and strengths.
- Created supportive learning environment for students to nurture budding language development.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Assistant Teacher
The Austin International School
2007.07 - 2008.06
- Taught in a trilingual primary school program (French, Spanish and English) assisting three teachers.
- Learned through experience how to become an excellent teacher while successfully completing teacher certification program in the evenings.
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from parents and supervisors.
- Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional Pre-K-4 program.
Education
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX12.2007
Skills
- Utah Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License Number: 10894980-3501)
- Clinical services
- Case Management
- Solution-based interventions
- Substance abuse treatments
- DSM-V knowledge
- Accuracy and efficiency in documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Evidence-based practices
- Trauma-informed care
- Treatment planning
- Client advocacy
- Program Development and Management
- Research abilities
- Community outreach
- Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
- Resolving Operational Issues
- Clinical Supervision
- Training and Onboarding
- Clinical Staff Management
- Treatment Service Implementation
- Organizational Goal Development
- Operational Leadership
- Mood Disorders
- Therapeutic Services
- Clinical Assessments
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Chronic Disorders
Timeline
Clinical Director
Mindful Counseling Utah
2022.03 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
University Of Utah School Of Social Work
2022.01 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Private Practice
2021.04 - Current
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Utah Department Of Workforce Services
2018.10 - 2021.06
Collegiate Recovery Program Manager
University of Texas
2017.06 - 2018.09
Social Worker
University Of Texas
2017.01 - 2017.06
Social Worker Intern
Nexus Recovery Center
2016.01 - 2016.06
Social Worker Intern
Center For Addiction And Recovery Studies
2015.08 - 2015.12
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas
2014.08 - 2015.02
Instructional Associate
Tarrant County College
2013.12 - 2014.07
Instructor
Alliance Française
2012.06 - 2013.06
Owner/Operator
Language Flows
2011.07 - 2015.06
French and Spanish Teacher
The Khabele School
2008.08 - 2011.06
Assistant Teacher
The Austin International School
2007.07 - 2008.06
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages
Southern Methodist University
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