Mental Health Substance Use

Carie Kipnis, MSW, LSW, CTP

Philadelphia, PA 267-***-**** ad04sd@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

As a licensed social worker and a certified trauma professional, I provide trauma-informed care to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. I have over six years of experience in various behavioral healthcare settings, including inpatient and outpatient substance use care, online counseling, quality management, and assessment. I am passionate about advocating for recovery and healing, using a strengths-based and harm reduction approach. I also have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Widener University, where I completed coursework and internships in social work practice, policy, and research. I am motivated to continue learning and growing as a clinical leader, clinician, and social justice advocate.

Work History

Clinical Supervisor, 09/2023 - Current

Mirmont Treatment Center – Broomall, PA

Lead and direct team of 5 substance use therapists.

Respond to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.

Monitor, analyze, and address staff performance and work collaboratively with other departments to support client care.

Substance Use Therapist, 06/2023 - Current

Mirmont Treatment Center – Broomall, PA

Document patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.

Conduct both group and individual therapy with clients diagnosed with mental health & substance use disorders.

Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Therapist, 03/2023 - 06/2023

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – Philadelphia, PA

Worked as primary therapist with 14-18 year old clients engaged in mental health-focused partial hospitalization (PHP) treatment.

Facilitated group, individual, and family therapy.

Quality Management Specialist, 08/2021 - 02/2023

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – King Of Prussia, PA

Conducted routine weekly chart audits, noting tendencies & trends of therapists and sites in VA, PA, NJ, MD, and GA.

Regularly reviewed clinical documentation, including but not limited to: treatment notes, treatment plans, and level of care assessments & provided feedback to the clinical team, Clinical Directors/Supervisors, Executive Directors, and Assistant VP of Operations monthly.

Assisted with quality assurance & clinical compliance for various annual inspections such as DDAP, OHMSAS, CARF, and MA/SCA reviews.

Clinical Social Work Intern, 01/2022 - 08/2022

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – Philadelphia, PA

Under supervision, facilitated group therapy with adolescent clients engaged in the partial hospitalization program for mental health treatment 3-5 times weekly.

Utilized evidence-based modalities such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Regional Quality Manager (Eastern Inpatient SUD), 09/2020 - 08/2021

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – King Of Prussia, PA

Worked in conjunction with clinical/program directors for the eastern region of residential treatment programs (substance use) to address compliance & clinical quality concerns.

Regularly audited clinical charts and document trends, ensuring that we were in compliance for inspections.

Provided supervision, feedback, training, and instruction as necessary in organizational protocols, assessment methods, and clinical services.

Generalist Social Work Intern, 05/2020 - 12/2020

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – Langhorne, PA

Created and facilitated a support group for clients engaged in pharmacotherapy for opioids.

Facilitated the site's Peer Leader & Support program.

Wrote a proposal to the local SCA to obtain Narcan units for all clients to receive upon discharge (which was granted).

Collaborated with clients to create strengths-based discharge plans based on their preferences.

Provided additional case management services to clients in residential substance use treatment, linking individuals to external services and post-discharge resources.

Assessment Counselor, 07/2018 - 09/2020

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – Langhorne, PA

Conducted biopsychosocial assessments with prospective clients to determine appropriate levels of care for substance use treatment.

Assisted all clients with the intake process, including obtaining releases of information, orienting them to the facility's policies/procedures, answering all inquiries, and completing preliminary treatment plans with individuals.

Completed precertification with funding sources to obtain authorization for substance use treatment.

Completed admission ASAMs for clinical staff and utilization reviewers.

Provided brief case management & linkage to additional services as needed.

Clinical Assessor, 01/2019 - 09/2019

Gaudenzia, Inc. – Bristol, PA

Conducted level of care assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance use.

Obtained authorization for treatment from funding sources.

Secured placement for individuals at appropriate treatment facilities.

Assisted individuals with applying for medical assistance if they were without benefits.

Provided brief case management & linkage to additional services as needed.

Behavioral Health Technician, 10/2017 - 07/2018

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. – Langhorne, PA

Monitored all clients on the trauma-focused women's unit of residential treatment facility for substance use disorders.

Facilitated therapeutic topic groups with clients.

Completed daily office tasks, such as shift reports on client behavior, inventories of client belongings, and hourly logs of client contact.

Administered prescribed medication to all clients as needed.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW): Social Work, 08/2022

Widener University - Chester, PA

3.96 Final GPA

Bachelor of Arts: Counseling Psychology, 12/2018

Delaware Valley University - Doylestown, PA

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Certifications

ASWB Licensed Master Social Worker

PA License #: SW140124

Certified Trauma Professional

Evergreen Certifications #: 44551

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