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Sungah McGary

Idaho Falls,ID

Summary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and therapeutic services across diverse settings, including hospitals, detox units, and community-based programs. Skilled in working with voluntary and involuntary clients, and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Dedicated to improving client outcomes through culturally competent, evidence-based practices and collaboration with community organizations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health

Meadowbrook Counseling
04.2024 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for clients with diverse mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring disorders
  • Provide individual and couples therapy, working with a diverse population including clients with developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other learning disabilities

Behavioral Health

Sacred Circle Healthcare
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provided crisis intervention services for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, ensuring stabilization and safety
  • Worked with courts to advocate for clients’ needs, drafting letters and maintaining communication via email and phone to support legal processes
  • Delivered rehabilitative services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, addressing diverse client needs, including developmental disabilities and connected clients to appropriate resources

Psychiatric Technician

Huntsman Mental Health Institute
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Delivered emergency and crisis intervention for patients in a high-acuity detox unit
  • Assisted in de-escalating volatile situations and supported therapeutic interventions in institutional settings

Client Advocate and Case Manager

Volunteers of America
07.2016 - 08.2020
  • Delivered crisis services, providing de-escalation, case management, and emotional support to clients in voluntary and involuntary settings
  • Coordinated with community resources to enhance client access to essential services, including housing and rehabilitation programs

Education

Master - Social Work

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2022

Bachelor - Psychology

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2018

Skills

  • Crisis intervention and emergency services
  • Clinical assessments and therapeutic recommendations
  • Forensic evaluations and court system advocacy
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and case management
  • Risk assessment and treatment effectiveness evaluation
  • Clinical case management and resource coordination to address complex needs
  • Implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR

References

Available upon request

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Behavioral Health

Meadowbrook Counseling
04.2024 - Current

Behavioral Health

Sacred Circle Healthcare
06.2022 - 03.2024

Psychiatric Technician

Huntsman Mental Health Institute
08.2019 - 04.2022

Client Advocate and Case Manager

Volunteers of America
07.2016 - 08.2020

Master - Social Work

University of Utah

Bachelor - Psychology

University of Utah
Sungah McGary