Lindsey Andrews, BSW, QMHP-C
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Work Experience
Registered Behavior Technician
Acorn Health {Formerly ABCs of Applied Behavior Analysis
November 2019-Present
As a Registered Behavior Technician, I provide face to face ABA services to children ages 2-6 years of age diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These services are implemented under the supervision of a BCBA.
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
National Counseling Group-Roanoke
December 2018 to November 2019
Therapeutic Day Treatment Services provide mental health interventions and counseling, in an educational setting, designed to successfully address mental health, emotional and behavioral issues that create a barrier to effective learning. Responsibilities include evaluation, medication education and monitoring, individual, group and family counseling as well as providing opportunities to learn and use daily skills required for a successful academic experience and to enhance social and interpersonal skills.
Mental Health Diagnoses of clients include, but are not limited to:
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
Bipolar Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depressive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
Substance Abuse Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Residential Counselor
HopeTree Family Services - Salem, VA
February 2017 to December 2018
Work with youth that are dealing with complex trauma and ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old in a group home setting. Our goal is to help prepare them to transition back into their homes, a new foster home or independent living.
Mental Health Diagnoses of residents include, but are not limited to:
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
Bipolar Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depressive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
Substance Abuse Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Substitute Teacher K-12
Source4Teachers - Roanoke, VA
August 2016 to March 2018
Substitute teacher for the city of Roanoke, Va.
Educator
McDowell County Board of Education - War, WV
August 2014 to August 2016
Performed as a fifth grade educator in all subjects, a special education educator for grades 3-5 and a day-to-day substitute teacher.
Case Manager
Second Chances - Princeton, WV
September 2013 to December 2013
Responsibilities included parenting classes for clients involved with Child Protective Services, mentoring and providing a therapeutic environment for adolescents, providing transportation for those involved with Child Protective Services and Case management.
Crisis Specialist
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center - Crisis Stabilization Unit-Princeton, WV
June 2010 to March 2013
Facilitated group and individual, supportive counseling sessions for adult clients, ages 18 and up, experiencing immediate crisis with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Responsibilities also included participating in treatment planning, admissions, discharge and case management.
Mental Health Diagnoses of clients included, but are not limited to:
Substance Abuse Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depressive Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder( PTSD)
Personality Disorder
Psychotic Disorders such as: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Substance-induced psychosis
Education
Concord University-Athens, WV
August 2005-May 2010
Bachelor of Social Work
Big Creek High School-War, WV
1997-2000
College Preparatory High School Diploma
Skills/Experience
Crisis Stabilization
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Youth and Complex Trauma
Treatment Planning
Group, individual and family counseling
Case Management
Psychotherapy