VICTORIA EWING
Morehead
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with18+ 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.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LCSW
Brightfuturenow PLLC
07.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Directed all aspects of a private mental health practice, ensuring high-quality care.
- Performed initial assessments and diagnoses, creating effective treatment plans and counseling for clients aged 16-92.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Prepared clinical documentation to secure reimbursement from insurance payors.
- Implemented scored measurements to ensure accurate assessments.
- Delivered remote telehealth care, ensuring accessibility and convenience for clients.
L C S W
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
- Ages16-92
- 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
LCSW
Freedom Medical Suboxone Clinic
02.2016 - 03.2016
- 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
- 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
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
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 Reserves445th Aeromedical
07.2001 - 07.2007
- Provided administrative support for180 unit members to include management of military programs
- Mission: To provide manpower for the24-operation of a250 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 a500 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, KY08-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2001
Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Community College of The Air Force
Sheppard AFB, TX01-1991
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
- Coordinating Care
- 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
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Nevada LCSW as of October 18, 2023
Kentucky LCSW as of July 18, 2007
Hobbies and Interests
Extracurricular Activities: camping, hiking, swimming, reading, arts, spending with family and friends, attending church, playing with my dog and cat, cooking and gardening.
Certification
United States Air Force Active Duty 1990-1994
United States Air Force Reserves 2001-2007
- TopSTAR Training Program, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. June2006.
- CONUS Patient Redistribution/OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM at Andrews AFB, Maryland. May-September2005.
- Airman Leadership School, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. December2002.
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service
- Medal Air Force Training Ribbon.
Timeline
LCSW
Brightfuturenow PLLC
07.2023 - Current
L C S W
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 Reserves445th Aeromedical
07.2001 - 07.2007
Health Services Management Journeyman
USAF, Active Duty,554th Medical Group
12.1990 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Community College of The Air Force
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