Carly Rowen
Wilmington
Summary
Compassionate and motivated emerging therapist with advanced DBT training and extensive experience across inpatient psychiatric, PHP, and IOP levels of care. Skilled in leading structured, evidence-based groups, supporting clients through crisis stabilization, and applying trauma-informed, relational interventions. Known for warmth, attunement, and the ability to bring structure and grounding to emotionally intense environments. I take initiative in developing engaging therapeutic materials and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to support clients with complex emotional and behavioral needs. Nearing graduation and preparing for LCHMC-A licensure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist Intern
Delta Behavioral Health
05.2025 - Current
- Evidence-based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) theory and practice focusing on individual and group interventions.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with client needs.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for clients ranging in ages and co-occuring disorders.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Prepared required clinical documentation per established timeframes.
Psychiatric Technician
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing individual patient care plans.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Provided emotional support to patients during their recovery process.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
Discharge Planner
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings when determining appropriate levels of care prior to discharge.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
- Assisted in the coordination of services needed after hospitalization such as home health care, durable medical equipment, transportation.
- Coordinated community resources such as housing, food banks, financial assistance programs. for discharged patients who need additional support after leaving the hospital.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Developed individualized discharge plans for hospitalized individuals according to their physical and mental health needs.
Mental Health Technician II - Lead
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Ensures the well-being of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor
- Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients and staff on the unit
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens
- Conducts safety checks, ensuring that supervision is conducted at intervals in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines
- Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors, and communicates significant observations to nursing staff
- Engages with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals
- Facilitates patient educational-rehabilitative groups that cover a variety of topics, including social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills
- Charts in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately
- Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment and assists with seclusion and restraints when necessary
- Initiates patient/employee incident reports
- Provides transfer or transportation for the patient or coordinate transportation with an appropriate staff member, as required
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2026
Bachelor's of Science - Pre-Professional Biology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12.2014
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Population experience ages 12-88
- Evidence-based practice
- Effective Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Crisis Management Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Treatment management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- CPI certification, May 2024-May 2026
- MOAB certification, June 2024-June 2026
- American Red Cross BLS, June 2024-June 2026
- Psychological First Aid, December 2024
Strengths
- Mental Health Awareness, Deep passion for mental health awareness that drives my commitment to providing compassionate care, supporting clients in their journey towards wellness, and contributing to a more informed and empathetic society.
- Cultural Awareness, By fostering an environment of respect and understanding, I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships and support the well-being of clients from all cultural backgrounds.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Therapist Intern
Delta Behavioral Health
05.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Discharge Planner
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
06.2024 - 11.2024
Mental Health Technician II - Lead
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor's of Science - Pre-Professional Biology
Coastal Carolina University