William Barnes, MSW
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Accomplished clinician, educator, and mentor with a proven track record of improving lives, facilitating success, and helping others. Adept in various skill sets, I excel in interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Specialist
Apex Behavioral Health
Evansville, IN
05.2015 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to foster trust and encourage growth in social skills.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, maintaining detailed documentation, and meeting critical deadlines.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to decrease negative behaviors and reduce psychotropic medication dependency.
- Supported clients with emotional and behavioral disorders by creating tailored treatment plan using operant paradigms and behavioral analysis.
Adjunct Professor
University Of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Taught 300 and 400 level Social Work courses, providing instruction for up to 5 classes.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Taught classes focused on person centered work, research, and community organization.
Pastor
Sojourn Community Church
Evansville, IN
04.2006 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, spiritual care, guidance, and support across the spectrum of life events.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Clinical Social Work And Psychology
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN07.2012
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2011
Associate of Science - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2009
Skills
- Public Speaking and Communication
- Intervention and Planning
- Atypical Psychology
- Research Experience
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University Of Southern Indiana
01.2016 - 06.2021
Behavioral Specialist
Apex Behavioral Health
05.2015 - Current
Pastor
Sojourn Community Church
04.2006 - Current
Masters of Social Work - Clinical Social Work And Psychology
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
University of Southern Indiana
Associate of Science - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana