CHRISTIE MCINTOSH-SVIRSKY

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COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE

MAY 2019 – CURRENT

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST, Family Insight, P.C.

Provide therapeutic counseling services to persons 13 years and older struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and personality disorders. Working mostly with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Use Disorders. Provide case management and care coordination with providers of service including to family members, caseworkers with Human Services, probation officers, primary care physicians, and other mental health service providers. Conduct eligibility assessments for other agency programs such as, Crisis Services, Intensive In-Home and Mental Health Skill Building. Supervise master’s level social work intern.

SEPTEMBER 2017 – APRIL 2019

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST, thriveworks counseling & coaching

Implemented clinical expertise in assessment and therapeutic interventions with consumers and their families affected by mental health disorders and trauma. Developed and facilitated outpatient group therapy services. Completed paperwork efficiently and accurately. Provided office management services and assisted with establishing administrative policies/procedures.

AUGUST 2012 – MAY 2014

CRISIS COUNSELOR, east mental health, llc

Implemented individual and group interventions to adults diagnosed with severe mental illness who were receiving crisis intervention or stabilization services due to an exacerbation of symptoms. Conducted community-based services assessments, developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, provided case coordination with other allied professionals, and maintained client files. Provided mental health skill building services as a qualified Mental Health Professional.

JUNE 2010 – FEBRUARY 2013

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST/CLINICAL SUPERVISEE IN SOCIAL WORK, Braley & Thompson, Inc.

Provided individual outpatient mental health therapy for persons aged 13 years and older. Specialized in treatment related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Provided court ordered assessments, evaluations, and testimony. Provided medical social work assessments and case management for affiliated in-home health care provider on an as needed basis.

NOVEMBER 2010 – MAY 2011

OUTPATIENT GROUP FACILITATOR, avenues to recovery

Provided group therapy to adults and adolescents participating in an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse recovery on a temporary, as-needed basis. Facilitated psychoeducational and process groups utilizing evidenced based, cognitive-behavioral treatment methods.

MAY 2009 – APRIL 2010

INPATIENT THERAPIST, blue ridge behavioral healthcare

Until the program’s dissolution, provided individual and group therapy to clients with substance abuse and co-morbid mental health disorders at a 30-day inpatient substance abuse facility (part of the Community Service Board). Designed and facilitated groups related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and other trauma experiences. Consulted with psychiatrists, physicians and nursing staff regarding psychotropic medications and other medical issues. Provided case management services regarding legal, housing, employment, vocational and medical needs.

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

AUGUST 2009

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK, radford university

Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha and National Honor Society; Overall GPA: 4.0

MAY 2008

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK, radford university

Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha and National Honor Society; Overall GPA: 4.0 with Distinction

SEPTEMBER 2006

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE-MENTAL HEALTH, virginia western community college

Phi Theta Kappa; Overall GPA: 3.9, Suma cum Laude

JUNE 2017

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professionals, board of social work

LICENSE NO. 090*******; NPI NO. 199*******

DECEMBER 2019

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR IN SOCIAL WORK, National Association of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 2018

CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRAUMA PROFESSIONAL, International Association of Trauma Professionals

SKILLS

Crisis Intervention

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Motivational Interviewing

Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorders

Couple’s and Family Therapy

Working with persons age 13 and up

Work Independently or as Part of a Team

In-Service Presentations & Training

Community Engagement

Proficient with Various EHRs and Other Computer Programs

Written and Oral Communication

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUGUST 2009 – MAY 2012

ADJUNCT FACULTY, virginia western community college

Instructor in the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences division teaching psychology and mental health related courses (including Internet-based). Responsible for creating course syllabi and related material; designing assignments and exams; facilitating interactive discussions regarding course material; grading assignments; providing constructive feedback and counseling to students; and completing required administrative paperwork.

JANUARY 1996 – FEBRUARY 2001

BUSINESS UNIT COORDINATOR/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, charles schwab & co., inc.

1999 - 2001: Functioned as the Coordinator/Technical Specialist for the Business Resumption Services (BRS) division. Responsible for creating and maintaining the unit's business resumption/emergency contingency plan; coordinating the unit's participation in the annual BRS test in both San Francisco, CA and Phoenix, AZ; adherence to Securities Exchange Commission policies; and passing annual SEC compliance audits. 1998 - 1999: Promoted to Project Coordinator for the Retail Branch Technology division. 1996 - 1998: Administrative Assistant II to Senior Vice President.

ACTIVITIES

Volunteered as a crisis counselor for a local, non-profit rape crisis center [Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA, Inc.)], from February 2003 to October 2016. During my tenure there I provided counseling to clients in crisis via telephone; while in the emergency department during forensic exams; and while reporting the incident to local authorities. I also accompanied clients to court; provided victim/legal advocacy; conducted community outreach by giving presentations to increase awareness and promote victim services. Providing pro bono services including crisis response, psychotherapy, victim/legal advocacy, and related services, is part of my professional practices. Work-life balance is found through spending time with my family, horseback riding, fishing, reading, and needlework.

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