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SYDNEY PHIPPS LCAS LCSW

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Qualified LCAS, LCSW with robust background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals. Proven ability to develop and implement effective counseling plans, leading to improved client well-being and mental health. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and crisis intervention.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Remote Therapist

Newday Wellness And Counseling
04.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement
  • ERP for OCD
  • Panic disorder
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.

Collaborative Care Counselor

Concert Health
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client
  • Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans
  • Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions for clients receiving multiple services
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits
  • Managed approximately 25 incoming calls per day

Outpatient Therapist

Innovation Counseling Solutions
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Documented client progress in confidential files
  • Mentored new therapists through peer supervision, sharing expertise in clinical techniques and best practices for effective outpatient care
  • Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans

Medical Social Worker

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2020
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience
  • Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance
  • Grant Management System of 100,000.000 to ensure patients continued care

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2009

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Multicultural competence
  • CBT techniques
  • Progress assessment
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Psychoeducation
  • Group counseling
  • Cognitive psychology
  • DSM-iV classification
  • Exposure Response Prevention

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), North Carolina
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), North Carolina
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical South Carolina

Timeline

Collaborative Care Counselor

Concert Health
07.2022 - 03.2023

Remote Therapist

Newday Wellness And Counseling
04.2021 - Current

Outpatient Therapist

Innovation Counseling Solutions
09.2020 - 08.2022

Medical Social Worker

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Social Work

University of South Carolina
SYDNEY PHIPPS LCAS LCSW