Manager Case

Sherryl C. Clark, MA, LPC

**** ******** *****

Mansfield, Texas 76063

Cell 817-***-****

Fax 817-***-****

**********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

I am highly creative, energetic, innovative, quick-thinking therapist with excellent clinical skills. I am

seeking a position that incorporates my education, skills, and personality to work with others in

therapeutic settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Development, Amber University, 1989

Master of Arts in Counseling, Amber University, 1993

Licensed by the Texas Sate Board of Professional Counselors, License # 14558

Approved Medicaid Provider, Texas #095899301

Approved LPC Supervisor

Approved Continuing Education Provider #1970

Certified Solution Focused Brief Therapist

Certified Anger Resolution Therapist

SKILLS

Self-motivated and able to work autonomously. Currently working independently and responsible for total

case management including, but not limited to: individual, group and family therapies with persons in the

larger community and in foster care, and, when appropriate, family therapy with foster children and their

biological family. Managing the complete spectrum of my practice in psychotherapy including writing

treatment plans, scheduling, client filing systems, billing invoices, accounts receivable and accounts to be

appealed. I have an extremely high work ethic and completed college and graduate school while

maintaining a full-time jobs and doing volunteer work within the community.

Proven ability to work well in team environments. Over ten years of working successfully with acute

inpatient populations with multiple diagnoses and treatment teams consisting of multiple psychiatrists,

doctors, therapists and nurses.

Able to wrok well with different age groups. Valuable experience in many psychiatric setting with many

symptoms. Case manager and therapist for the spectrum of infants, children, adolescents, adult and

geriatric populations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

TIMBERLAWN MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM 2.16.04 - present

Staff therapist

Facilitating individual, group, family and/or multi-family therapy sessions with patients on various units

throughout the Timberlawn campus including Dual Diagnosis, Adult Psych, Geri -psych, Children and

Adolescents, and the Adult Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient unit. Administer psychosocial

assessments and chemical dependency assessments, complete treatment plans, facilitate and assess

patients and their families during family therapy sessions, and perform discharge planning. I also

supervise and direct LPC interns assigned to the unit I am working on.

PRIVATE PRACTICE 11.1.98 - present

Facilitating individual, group and family therapies with various ages of foster children from 1 year to 20

years old. I also work with adults, children and teens through HMOs within the DFW Metroplex and

Corsicana. Promote self enhanced self-esteem through games and exercises; improve problem solving

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skills; assist in crisis intervention; and successful management of psychiatric symptoms. Administer

psychosocial assessments, perform discharge planning, and incorporate family dynamics to facilitate

smooth transitions to return to family of origin or desired placement. I incorporate different modalities

including, but not limited to, play therapy, modified play therapy, reality therapy, solution focused therapy,

existential and gestalt therapies, person centered therapy, pet therapy and cognitive and art therapies.

LIFEINE CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, ALL LOCATIONS 1.6.04 – 11.01.09

Employment status changed to Consultant effective 11.1.9 – 05.01.09

Regional Treatment Director, Clinician

Duties included recruiting, supervising, training and evaluating therapists as contract clinicians for many

areas including DFW Metroplex, Houston, Beaumont, Galveston and surrounding areas; managing

referrals, and recommending treatment regimes for children in Specialized, Moderate and Basic level of

care. Responsible for staff and foster family consultations and care leading to possible hospitalization.

Responsible for gathering and sending necessary paperwork to YFT for level of care changes and

monitoring foster parent logs, therapy notes and consultations with staff regarding level of care changes.

Supervision of crisis intervention decisions. Advocacy for clients. Consultation with clinical staff.

Consultation regarding admission, subsequent placements, level of care and discharges of children in the

agency. Also trained case managers on writing treatment plans.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, FORT WORTH 4.15.04 - 9.1.06

Clinician

Facilitating individual and family therapy sessions with clients within three Fort Worth offices and children

in elementary school behavior intervention classes. I worked with staff at the Burchill office of Catholic

Charities, the Riverside Family Resource Center and the Forest Oak Resource Center. I diagnosed

clients, wrote treatment plans, facilitated therapy sessions and wrote and taught educational classes for

parents. Areas addressed with clients were grief work, behavior modification plans and interventions, and

various intra- and interpersonal difficulties. The client's ages varied from children as young as 3 and older

adults and included diagnoses of Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD,

Personality Disorders, Conduct Disorders, and symptoms associated with sexual abuse, both victims and

perpetrators.

YOUTH IN VIEW, INC 4.3.02 - 12.30.02

Program Director of Clinical Services, Part-time

Duties included assigning therapists to clients and families, supervised treatment team meetings, wrote

treatment plans, audited charts, and ensured necessary paperwork regarding treatment services were in

the office in a timely manner. I also facilitated communication between the CEOs and staff clinicians,

conducted weekly meetings with therapists, and worked closely with case managers ensuring healthy and

balanced lives for clients.

CITADEL, TARRANT COUNTY OFFICE 3.1.00 - 3.1.01

Program Director of Clinical Services, Clinician

Designed and implemented program of counseling services (individual, group and family therapies) within

the Citadel MHMR population and their families which became the model for all Citadel locations in

Texas and Colorado. Implemented Intensive Outpatient Program for the DFW office. Administrative duties

included, but were not limited to: presentations, performance appraisals, supervision of LPC staff and

interns, designed and implemented policies and procedures, and monitored charting and billing for

compliance. Facilitated individual, family and group sessions on-site and made house calls when needed.

I also worked with the Regional Director regarding budgeting, billing, scouting possible office locations,

and overseeing facility safety issues. Average number of clients in the program: 65 - 70.

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DFW COUNSELING 1.1.93 - 11.1.98

Clinician and Case Manager, Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatric Unit, Tri City Hospital, Dallas

Assisted patients to meet their goals toward independence and healthier lifestyles, and management of

symptoms of chronic mental illness including Dementia, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorders,

Drug Addictions and more. Incorporated exercises, games, movies and story- telling designed to foster

trust in self and others, to enhance awareness of one's place in the world, including preparation for death;

and promoted goal setting. Revised and incorporated use of psychosocial assessment forms and

designed paperwork to increase efficiency of discharge planning. Created patient filing system to improve

efficiency of follow-up procedures, I also created a board game consisting of various symptoms,

diagnoses and rehabilitation units utilized for outpatient therapy.

GANT CLINIC 4.1.95 - 10.30.96

Contract Clinician, Case Manager, Tri City Hospital, Dallas

Composed objective evaluation of patient's cognitive abilities and symtoms through administration of

neuropsychological scales based on individual patient strengths. Tests administered consisted of, but

were not limited to: Halstead - Reitan Test Battery, the Dementia Rating Scale and the Wechsler Adult

Intelligence Scale Revised.

AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH 8.1.72 - 4.20.95

Twelve years experience as Director of Education with AT&T's Skyline Club, and activity club for

employees and their families – approximately 2400 people. Recruited, organized and trained volunteers

for various functions and short-term projects, i.e. the annual employee picnic, Toys for Tots, and the

Thanksgiving food drive. President of the Volleyball league for 10 years which included organizing,

budgeting, recruiting referees and team members and scheduling league play and tournaments.

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