Bethany Russell
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Acadia Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Handled a caseload of up to 14 clients at a time.
Intern
Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
Intern
The Bridgeway Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to meet needs of individuals with substance use issues.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2021
Skills
- Emergency intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
- Patient-centered care
- Client documentation
- Licensed social worker (LSW)
- Individual and group counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- Behavioral therapy
Licenses
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Arkansas, License #13222-M
Timeline
Social Worker
Acadia Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Intern
Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
The Bridgeway Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Arkansas