Varleria Smith-Byrd
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Compassionate and skilled therapist with 20+ years of experience specializing in improving clients' well-being. Analyzes root causes of problems and guides clients in developing effective coping strategies for addressing life situations, triggers, and traumas. Collaborates seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams to positively impact clients' lives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EAP Counselor
TELUS Health/Lifeworks
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
03.2020 - Current
- Rendered short-term counseling services to employees, their families, and medical students.
- Oversaw the initiation of counseling referrals and effectively coordinated a wide range of support services.
- Provided immediate intervention and support to individuals and teams impacted by high-stress situations.
- Maintained appropriate clinical records and/or notes.
Therapist
LiveWell Consulting & Counseling
Greenville, SC
04.2017 - Current
- Perform comprehensive [Psycho-Diagnostic assessments for each client.
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing client problems or issues.
- Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy and System Therapy.
- Document treatment, progress and clients response in records.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
EAP Counselor
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Offered brief counseling services to resolve interpersonal conflicts among team members, employees, and students.
- Provided counseling to team members, employees, and students with a focus on problem awareness, crisis management, and action plan development.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to ascertain necessary level of response and intervention for team members, employees, and students.
- Responded promptly to alleviate tense situations by providing necessary aid, contributing towards maintaining a healthy work environment
- Guided team members, employees, and students to develop coping skills and techniques for stress management.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date information on case file activities.
- Participated in a collaborative effort with other mental health professionals, Human Resource, and Employee Health to optimize care consistency while minimizing diversion.
- Managed multiple training sessions focused on improving mental health awareness and identifying associated symptoms.
- Conducted trainings and presentations for colleagues.
- Provided assistance in referring team members, employees, and students to specialists or relevant programs for extra support
Clinical Therapist
Marshall I. Pickens Psychiatric Hospital
Greenville, SC
10.1997 - 05.2018
- Completed psychodiagnostics assessments.
- Ensured seamless transition between aftercare and outpatient services/treatment.
- Worked in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, community agencies and providers to advocate for patients' needs.
- Ensure proper documentation is always complete and up-to-date
- Conduct individual, couple, family and group therapy sessions.
- Acting designated examiner for Greenville County's Probate Court
- Provided all-encompassing case management services to link clients and their families with relevant resources.
- Delivered skilled support in crisis situations to effectively stabilize and respond.
Therapist
All About Change
Greenville, SC
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs
- Implemented Crisis management and Behavioral Modification/Intervention strategies
- Attended case staffing and collaboration
- Combined various therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Systematic therapy to provide a personalized approach to patient treatment.
- Conducted weekly home visits to families with presenting concerns like mood, behavioral or relational issues.
- Created customized plans for the delivery of treatments and services.
- Maintained accurate documentation consistently
Education
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
1996
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina1993
Skills
- Effective in Word and Microsoft windows
- Proficient in DBT and CBT (Dialectal Behavioral & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Self-motivated
- Mastery in client assessment and analysis
- Excellent safety and risk assessments skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Training and Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Employee Counseling
- Excellent Communication
- Time management abilities
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Affiliations
Clergy task force educator (HIV/AIDS) Alzheimer\'s Association American Red Cross HIV/AIDS Volunteer Instructor SC Designated Examiner: Hospital Involuntary Commitment Probate Court Visitor/Guardian Upstate Mediation Center Volunteer
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (#6532)
License Addiction Counselor (#507)
Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Developed and facilitated an on-line Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Group for employees and their families.
- Completed CISDM Training
References
References available upon request.
Software
Word and Microsoft Windows
Timeline
EAP Counselor
TELUS Health/Lifeworks
03.2020 - Current
EAP Counselor
Prisma Health Upstate
05.2018 - 03.2020
Therapist
All About Change
05.2017 - 11.2017
Therapist
LiveWell Consulting & Counseling
04.2017 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Marshall I. Pickens Psychiatric Hospital
10.1997 - 05.2018
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
South Carolina State University
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