Sherry A. Smith
Fayetteville
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience at Cape Fear Behavioral Health Center, excelling in crisis intervention and treatment planning. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and facilitate impactful group therapy sessions, advocating for clients' needs while employing psychoeducation techniques to enhance mental health outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Cape Fear Behavioral Health Center
Fayetteville
03.2018 - Current
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Assessed client needs through comprehensive interviews and evaluations.
- Provided crisis intervention and support for clients in distress.
- Educated clients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various mental health topics.
- Advocated for clients' needs within community support systems.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Consulted with community agencies regarding resources available for clients' needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and grief counseling.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Identified at-risk behaviors among adolescents and provided guidance on safe decision making.
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Supported clients by providing psychoeducation about the impact of trauma on their lives.
- Diagnosed disorders according to DSM-IV criteria and used ICD-10 codes for documentation.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
RHA Behavioral Health
Lumberton
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments for mental health and substance abuse referrals.
- Delivered individual, family, and group therapy sessions focused on mental health.
- Collaborated with Dr. Hosseini to ensure tailored psychotherapy and medication management.
- Facilitated clinical consultations with agency therapists to enhance treatment strategies.
- Responded to crises during on-call rotations, providing immediate support and intervention.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Allied Behavioral Management, Inc.
Whiteville
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Provided Substance Abuse Intensive Out Patient (SAIOP) Group Therapy
- Provided Crisis Response during on-call crisis management bi-weekly
- Performed various duties as needed including program development, web site development, mental health assessments, substance abuse assessments and treatment
Out Patient Therapist
Evergreen Behavioral Management
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy as Out Patient Therapist
- Provided Supervision, Group, and Individual Therapy to Day Treatment clients and staff
- Provided Supervision to QPs, Crisis Response Team, and crisis interventions
- Assisted staff when office personnel needed assistance as a result of crisis, management concerns, or other issues at hand
Intensive In-Home Team Lead
Native Angels, Inc. and Stars Youth Academy
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided therapy for each individual served by the team
- Designated appropriate staff so specialized clinical Provided and coordinated assessment of each individual's clinical needs
- Provided clinical guidance of all members of the team for the provision of this service
- Provided individual plans for all IIH team members
- Implemented a home-based behavioral support plan as indicated in the PCP
- Provided psycho-education as indicated in the Person-Centered Plan
- NOTE: These companies lost their CABHA status and the programs were terminated
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UNC at Pembroke Counseling and Testing Center
Lumberton
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Responsible for a caseload of over 25 student clients each semester to assist with mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, sexual identity and development concerns, substance use and abuse, interpersonal and societal communication skills.
- Develop and present Academic Success Seminars and other learning opportunities, including sessions on How to Deal with Difficult People, Test Anxiety, Depression, Communication
- Developed and maintained the UNCP/CTC web page, developed the Policy and Procedure Manual, office documentation, and other editing and development needs as requested by the Director
Home Based Therapist
Home Based Holistic Counseling
12.2003 - 12.2007
- Provided home-based mental health treatment therapy to a wide variety of consumers focusing on the 'holistic' approach, which includes individualized treatment based on mental, physical, and spiritual needs
- Private Practice
Campus College Chair, College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix, Grand Rapids, MI Campuses Department of Academic Affairs
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Responsible for Master of Science in Counseling; Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration.
- Provided academic oversight and leadership in the development of policy, curriculum development and revisions, learning outcome assessments, and programmatic accreditation
- Hired, supervised, mentored, evaluated, and trained faculty
- Ensured quality and integrity of programs at campuses and learning centers
- Academic Quality Assurance Visits on a regular basis
- Ensured compliance with appropriate guidelines and regulations
- Provided excellent customer service to students while assisting them toward their goals of a higher education
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Therapist
YWCA Counseling Center
01.2000 - 11.2003
- Provided sexual abuse treatment therapy to PTSD individuals, families, victims, and perpetrators of incestuous child abuse utilizing various counseling methods and models including but not limited to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brief-Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, Immersion Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Art Therapy
- Worked directly with Kent County Family Court, Child Protective Services, and served as an expert witness on sexual assault cases
Outreach Social Worker
Salvation Army - Booth Family Services
10.1996 - 09.1999
- Provided in home counseling services to pregnant and parenting teens in the Kent county area consisting of home assessments, mental health treatment, and other advocacy services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Coastal Carolina Behavioral Healthcare
Whiteville
- Perform Comprehensive Clinical Assessments for all areas of Mental Health and Substance Abuse with referrals to the appropriate services
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy for Mental Health
- Provide clinical consultation with other therapists in the agency
- Provide Crisis Response during on-call crisis
Education
Master of Social Work - Advanced Generalist Perspective
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Group Social Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08.1991
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mid-Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI08.1988
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Clinical assessment
- Psychoeducation techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Client advocacy
Continuing Education
- CPR/First Aid, 03/01/12
- GAIN Training, 04/01/12, 8
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior, 06/01/12, 1
- SAIOP Referral Process, 06/01/12, 1
- LOCUS Training, 11/01/12, 3
- CALOCUS Training, 11/01/12, 2.5
- Documentation Training, 12/01/12, 1
- Ethics, 01/01/13, 2
- Abilify Presentation, 03/01/13, 1
- MAHEC Women's Recovery Conference, 04/30/14 - 05/02/14, 15
- Rural Child Welfare, 05/01/14, 1
- Grief and Depression, 06/01/14, 6
- 12 Step Treatment of Co-Occurring disorders, 06/01/14, 3.5
- Addiction and Loss, 06/01/14, 5
- Boundary Crossings and Ethics of Multi Role relationships, 08/01/14, 3
- Diabetes and Seizures, 10/01/14, 1
- CABHA DSM IV Changes, 10/01/14, 3
- ASAM with Withdrawal, 10/01/14, 1
- NSAW Mandated Reporting for Social Workers, 11/01/14, 1
- Person Centered Thinking, 11/01/14, 6
- Compassion Fatigue - Self-Care resiliency, 12/01/14, 1
References
- Robert Olding, PhD, (602) 206-0947
- Jonathan Traylor, (910) 840-2638
- Aaron Young, (910) 988-1475
- Haywood McCoy, BS, (910) 272-1267
- John Overstreet, (910) 740-8869
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC, C006953
- Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate, NC, 3313A
- Licensed Master Social Worker, MI, 6801081277, 1997-2011
Societies And Organizations
- National Association of Social Workers, 886470245
- American Professional Agency, Inc., Social Worker Liability Insurance
Educational Consulting
Independent contractor developing courses for undergraduate and graduate level curriculum., CNSL/504 - Development across the Lifespan - Graduate Level, BSHS/361 - Child Development - Revised Course - Undergraduate Level
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Cape Fear Behavioral Health Center
03.2018 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
RHA Behavioral Health
10.2014 - 02.2017
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Allied Behavioral Management, Inc.
02.2012 - 08.2014
Out Patient Therapist
Evergreen Behavioral Management
02.2011 - 02.2012
Intensive In-Home Team Lead
Native Angels, Inc. and Stars Youth Academy
07.2010 - 01.2011
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UNC at Pembroke Counseling and Testing Center
02.2008 - 02.2009
Home Based Therapist
Home Based Holistic Counseling
12.2003 - 12.2007
Campus College Chair, College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix, Grand Rapids, MI Campuses Department of Academic Affairs
01.2003 - 01.2007
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Therapist
YWCA Counseling Center
01.2000 - 11.2003
Outreach Social Worker
Salvation Army - Booth Family Services
10.1996 - 09.1999
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Coastal Carolina Behavioral Healthcare
Master of Social Work - Advanced Generalist Perspective
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Group Social Science
Grand Valley State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mid-Michigan Community College
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix