Elizabeth “Lisa” McDaniel, LCSW

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Atlanta, Georgia 30316

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acyj0p@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Obtain a full-time Clinical Social Work position with a highly respected mental health organization or medical/health facility to counsel adults, children and families.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 1998-Present; GA CSW002626

I have extensive experience counseling individuals who experience mental health challenges in multiple milieus. I provide client-centered treatment planning and interventions, ranging from least restrictive to most restrictive environment, depending on individual presentation and needs. My preferred modalities of therapy include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Intensively Trained DBT Therapist) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Primarily, my experience is treatment of Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. My skills include developing resources and referring clients to specialists, agencies, and community services. I am a strong team member and team facilitator with solid leadership skills and experience managing and developing programs. I provide clinical supervision for colleagues seeking LCSW, LPC and MFT licensure, and I train and supervise master level interns. I participate in peer consultation and seek supervision as needed. Facilitating collaborative partnerships is one of my strengths. I advocate for marginalized individuals, demonstrate excellence in organizational and communication skills, and exhibit a strong work ethic and agency commitment. I am authentic, empathic and culturally competent.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Assessment/Therapy

Individual, group and Family Therapy Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Anxiety Disorders: Generalized, OCD, Phobias

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Intensively Trained) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Family Systems Theory Thought Disorders: Schizophrenia, Delusions

12-Step Recovery Model Attention Deficit Disorder

Psychodynamic Therapy Autism Spectrum Disorder

Problem Centered/Brief Therapy Developmental Disorders & Learning Disabilities

Psycho-education Attachment Disorder

Play Therapy Substance Use/Abuse Disorders

Involuntary (1013) & Voluntary Psychiatric Hospitalization Co-morbid or multiple diagnoses

PHP, IOP and Outpatient services Traumatic Brain Injury

Hospital Social Work Complex Case Presentation

Biopsychosocial Assessments Eating Disorders

Suicide and Homicide Assessment Conduct Disorder

Non-violent Crisis Intervention Somatization Disorder

Residential Services Adjustment Disorder

Discharge Planning Seizure Disorders and Pseudo-Seizures

Grief Counseling Dissociative Disorder

General Medical Conditions Personality Disorders

Psychotropic Medications Self-injurious behavior

Employment

Center for Disease control and Prevention, Contractor

1.CARE Ambassador (03/2015 - 03/2016) PRN position at Hartsfield International Airport Quarantine Station implementing mandatory Federal/CDC Program to contain the Ebola Virus. Provided Ebola Virus education and prevention instructions with all passengers arriving in the United States from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Referred and linked all passengers to State Health Departments for monitoring, 21 days or less, depending on the most recent risk factors and CDC guidelines. Contract ended in March 2016.

2.Mental Health Professional (08/2015 - 07/2016) Located at CDC Atlanta and Chamblee Campuses. Confidentially assessed resiliency of CDC staff prior to deploying to Ebola Virus affected countries, and Zika Virus affected locations and countries. Monitored pre-deployment, post-deployment, and 90-day post-deployment responses and scores using self-report assessments; CD-RISC, PC-PTSD Scale, and the K10. Conducted conversations with staff, by phone and/or face-to-face meetings to determine level of risk. Recommended or referred staff to EAP services and/or CDC Wellness services as needed. Staff exhibiting very high risk factors was referred for immediate mental health assessment. In rare instances, team recommended deployment delay or early return. Provided preliminarily professional research assistance.

Private Practice; Thrive Mental Health and Wellness, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Therapist and Manager November 2014- December 2015

Skyland Trail Atlanta, GA

Day Services Coordinator January 2010-August2014

Provided individual, group and family therapy. Managed Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs for adults with severe mental illness. Supervised team of professional counselors, social workers, group therapists, case managers, administrative staff and interns. Managed crisis situations, such as suicide risk, and facilitated voluntary and involuntary (1013) hospitalization when necessary. Provided oversight of 5 Treatment Communities: DBT, CBT, Dual Diagnosis, Young Adult, and Social Integration. Participated in 5 Treatment Team Meetings per week. Managed master group schedule and ensured leadership of 140-150 therapeutic groups per week. Directed Masters Internship Program including 8 graduate programs in the metro area. Oversaw 8-10 internship positions each semester. Interviewed and hired staff and interns. Completed informal and formal performance reviews. Fielded complaints, resolved conflicts, and assumed lead role in unusual, challenging and crisis situations. Coordinated with agency staff and departments and with external stakeholders.

McIntosh Trail Community Services Board McDonough, GA

Henry County Counseling Center, Clinical Coordinator May 2009-Jan 2010

Therapist in outpatient mental health services program for adults and children with chronic and persistent mental illness. Services included medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, case management, substance abuse treatment, and crisis management. Supervised Masters in Clinical Counseling internship program with Argosy University. Assessed clients for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization (1013). Coordinated services with other community providers and civil servants such as Henry County Sherriff’s Department, Probate Court Judge, Department of Juvenile Justice, DFCS, Henry County Schools, Henry Medical Center, state psychiatric hospitals, and private psychiatric hospitals. Clinically supervised child and adolescent therapist for licensure. Provided clinical advisement for Peer Support program.

Clayton Community Services Board Jonesboro, GA

1.Program Manager, Social Services Provider II, Licensed Jan 2002-April 2009

Managed several behavioral health programs within the organization at consecutive time frames; including OP Adult Counseling, Child and Adolescent After School Services/Partial Hospitalization, Adult Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Case Management, Peer Support, and OP Developmental Disabilities Services. Provided individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, case management, and crisis management. Facilitated voluntary and involuntary admissions to psychiatric hospitals. Supervised staff. Trained agency staff and community groups (i.e. Law Enforcement/Police Academy) on mental health topics and recognition of mental health signs and symptoms.

2.Social Services Provider I, MSW and MSW Intern 1993-1999

Individual and group counselor for children, adults and families. Case manager for consumers with MH/AD/DD. Intern with Early Intervention Program for infants and young children with birth defects and developmental delays.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Atlanta, GA

LCSW, Social Worker for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit 1999-2001

Counseled families and patients (when appropriate) affected by brain injury and/or spinal cord injury. Led multi-family counseling group. Advised and trained members of the treatment team unfamiliar with mental health symptoms and treatment. Provided support by referring and linking families to internal and external resources and assisting case managers with discharge planning. Referred and coordinated service with DFCS as needed.

Education

University of Georgia MSW, 1994

Southeast Missouri State University B.S. Psychology, 1987

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