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Victoria Ewing

Victoria Ewing

LCSW
Morehead,KY

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16+ years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in private practice, outpatient, inpatient, hospital, primary care offices, substance abuse clinics and in-home organizations. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving individuals, adolescents, dual diagnosis/substance abuse, couples, older adult populations. Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 16+ years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in multiple settings such as, Telehealth, Community, In-home, Hospital, Primary Care clinics, Medically Assisted Treatment clinics, in-patient Psychiatric, and Private Practice. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving Adults, Adolescents, Families, Couples and Substance Abuse population.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

LCSW

Brightfuturenow
Morehead, KY
07.2023 - Current
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using CPT coding guidelines.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.

LCSW

LifeStance Health
09.2016 - 07.2023
  • Provided initial psychosocial assessment to diagnosis clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
  • Developed treatment plans and provided counseling to individuals, couples, adolescents, families, older adults and dual diagnosis clients. Ages 16-92.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Major Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and Mood Disorders.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.

LCSW

Resurrection Treatment Clinic
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Personality Disorders.
  • Motivational Interviewing.
  • Counseled clients in individual, group and family sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental, or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, and trauma.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Suicide assessment and crisis intervention
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Supervised five interns and gave case management feedback.
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.

LCSW

Freedom Medical Suboxone Clinic
02.2016 - 03.2016
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
  • Conducted two group counseling sessions each week.
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.

LCSW

Bluegrass Family & Extended Care
11.2014 - 02.2016
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
  • Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Opioid Dependency, Stimulant Dependency and Alcohol Dependency..
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Twelve steps
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.

LCSW for Adult Services

The Ridge Behavioral Health
03.2010 - 03.2013
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
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  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
  • Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Supervised six interns and gave case management feedback.

Senior LCSW

University Of Kentucky Medical Center
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-9 coding guidelines.
  • Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
  • Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.

LCSW

Bluegrass MHMR Board, Inc.
01.2003 - 04.2008
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.

Health Services Management Journeyman

United States Air Force Reserves 445th Aeromedical
07.2001 - 07.2007

Provided administrative support for 180 unit members to include management of military programs. Mission: To provide manpower for the 24-operation of a 250 bed Aeromedical Staging Facility which provides supportive and emergency medical care for patients transitioning the Air Evacuation System.

CSW PRN

Ridge Behavioral Health
12.2002 - 01.2003
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
  • Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
  • Provided initial mental health assessments
  • Counseling during inpatient stay with adults, adolescents, and children under clinical supervision.
  • Utilized appropriate treatment intervention techniques.
  • Discharge planning.

Health Services Management Journeyman

USAF, Active Duty, 554th Medical Group
12.1990 - 10.1994

Provided administrative support for a 500 bed joint military and Veterans Medical Treatment Facility. Health Benefits Advisor that Explained health benefits and verified coverage. Coordinated movement of patients within military hospital system as Aeromedical Evacuation Clerk. Briefed physicians, staff, and patients on policies and procedure of Aeromedical Evacuation system. Managed funds and tracked expenditures as a Supplemental Cooperative Clerk. Processed and completed billing paperwork for Supplemental Cooperative Clerk. Processed and completed billing paperwork for reimbursement to civilian hospitals. Filed and maintained medical records, admission and disposition logs as a Medical Records Technician.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2001

Skills

  • Establish rapport
  • Engaging in active listening
  • Emotional Support
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Develop Treatment Plan
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Evidentiary Reporting
  • Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Coping Mechanisms
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Chronic Disorders
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Training and Teaching
  • Social Justice
  • Networking with Staff
  • Creative Thinking
  • Major Depression
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Desktop and Laptop Computers
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Individualized Education
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Counseling Sessions
  • Group and Individual Sessions
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Health Care System
  • Community Resources
  • Professional Relationships
  • Client Advocacy

Timeline

LCSW

Brightfuturenow
07.2023 - Current

LCSW

LifeStance Health
09.2016 - 07.2023

LCSW

Resurrection Treatment Clinic
05.2016 - 09.2016

LCSW

Freedom Medical Suboxone Clinic
02.2016 - 03.2016

LCSW

Bluegrass Family & Extended Care
11.2014 - 02.2016

LCSW for Adult Services

The Ridge Behavioral Health
03.2010 - 03.2013

Senior LCSW

University Of Kentucky Medical Center
08.2008 - 03.2010

LCSW

Bluegrass MHMR Board, Inc.
01.2003 - 04.2008

CSW PRN

Ridge Behavioral Health
12.2002 - 01.2003

Health Services Management Journeyman

United States Air Force Reserves 445th Aeromedical
07.2001 - 07.2007

Health Services Management Journeyman

USAF, Active Duty, 554th Medical Group
12.1990 - 10.1994

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Kentucky
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