Susan P. Ross-Spurlock, MSW, CSW
Georgetown
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with expertise in assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to establish rapport and engage clients effectively. Focused on fostering resilience, self-sufficiency, and safety among participants.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UK TAP Field Supervisor/Assessor
University of Kentucky, CDAR
Lexington
05.2006 - Current
- Supervise field staff across three counties to ensure effective implementation of TAP services with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).
- Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing mental health, substance use, intimate partner violence, learning challenges, and other barriers to self-sufficiency.
- Coordinated participant access to resources and engaged with CHFS alongside other community partners and organizations.
Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Therapist
Bluegrass Mental Health/MR Board, Inc
Lexington
01.1998 - 05.2006
- Conducted mental health and substance use assessments for adults, adolescents, and children through individual, group, and family therapy.
- Provided mobile crisis intervention at hospitals, detention centers and police stations in four county area.
- Provided mental health, crisis stabilization, and suicide assessments at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Social Worker
Gateway Juvenile Diversion Project
Mt. Sterling
1995 - 1998
- Facilitated educational life skills groups within a residential, alternative-to-jail facility for adolescents.
- Facilitated crisis interventions during on-call hours to ensure resident safety.
- Engaged in juvenile court appearances to represent the interests of youth.
- Performed intake evaluations and managed daily activities in residential facility.
Social Worker
Hope Hill Children's Home
Hope
1995 - 1996
- Managed individual program plans, counseling sessions, intakes, and referrals within residential children's home.
- Established behavior modification system alongside innovative alternative care placements.
- Facilitate staff training, coordinate scheduling, and establish on-call schedule for crisis intervention.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work, MSW
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, BSW
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-1995
Skills
- Resourceful/think outside the box
- Client engagement and rapport building
- Case management
- Mental health assessments
- Substance use assessment
- Domestic violence assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Policy implementation
- Strong community partnerships
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Field supervision and site management
- Time management abilities
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Certified Social Worker, CSW, Licenses #KY-3547 active
Timeline
UK TAP Field Supervisor/Assessor
University of Kentucky, CDAR
05.2006 - Current
Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Therapist
Bluegrass Mental Health/MR Board, Inc
01.1998 - 05.2006
Social Worker
Gateway Juvenile Diversion Project
1995 - 1998
Social Worker
Hope Hill Children's Home
1995 - 1996
Master of Arts - Social Work, MSW
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, BSW
Morehead State University