Heath Owens
Searcy,AR
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist (Independent Contractor)
New Leaf Wellness Center
03.2023 - Current
- Conducts mental health evaluations on clients to determine diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs, strengths, and preferences.
- Provides psychotherapy services and trauma based therapies to clients experiencing emotional/behavioral issues.
- Engage in ongoing education related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
- Engage in ongoing consultation with psychiatrists regarding medication management decisions for clients.
- Refers clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of clinical documentation including progress notes and discharge summaries.
Behavioral Health Resource Coordinator
Arkansas Children's Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Follow up with families who have been identified as needing assistance in accessing behavioral health resources in their area.
- Interview families and patients to obtain social histories and assess intake.
- Provides psychoeducation about mental health conditions and available treatment options.
- Educate families on resources in their area and steps needed to access those services.
- Research community resources to provide referrals for appropriate services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care between agencies or providers.
- Implement solutions using client-centered care protocols.
- Support clients in navigating complex social service systems.
- Provide direct case management services to individuals and families in need of access behavioral health services.
- Provide mental health evaluations on patient's that score moderate or high on their PHQ-9 depression screening in the clinics.
- Develop appropriate safety plan and discuss mental health resources available to them.
- Provide timely safety follow ups to patients who have been discharged from the hospital with identified behavioral health needs.
- Provide supportive counseling to families who are struggling with social/emotional needs.
- Participates in ongoing staff meetings to develop hospital wide policies on behavioral health services and interventions that are evidenced based and meet Joint Commission Standards.
- Communicates with third-party agencies and providers for care coordination.
- Conducts detailed reviews of neuropsychological evaluation referrals to assess appropriateness and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines.
Social Worker II (Part time)
Arkansas Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided thorough and independent clinical assessments and recommendation/interventions to patients and families in the Emergency Department to address social determinants of health needs.
- Conducted mental health evaluations on patient's and developed safety plan with patient family, provided counseling resources, or made appropriate referrals for acute psychiatric placement.
- Responded to all Level II trauma's in the Emergency Department supporting family, gathering information from police on accident reports, and coordinating with hospital security on visitor restriction/management protocols.
- Conducted thorough clinical assessments on all patients' who presented to the Emergency Department for physical/sexual abuse treatment.
- Made mandated hotline reports and coordinated with local and state police and the Department of Human Services for safety dispositions.
- Coordinated with medical staff including the Team for Children At Risk doctor's to ensure sexual assault kits were collected and handed off to appropriate law enforcement agency.
- Attended deaths of patients to provide emotional support to family.
- Completed death packet paperwork and sent copies to local police and the Attorney Generals Office.
- Facilitated post death meetings with family and staff discussing bereavement resources and additional supports for the family.
- Conducted psychosocial diabetes evaluations on patients who were hospitalized for uncontrolled diabetes management.
- Provided education on educational 504 plans for diabetes management in the school.
- Coordinated with the school district to ensure health records and treatment recommendations were received.
- Responded to all crisis situations involving patients and families that posed a threat of safety toward staff or self.
- Provided crisis interventions to patients and families to deescalate the situation and provided education to staff on safety precautions.
Clinical Assessor
Kepro
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Conducted Child and Adolescent Needs and Strength assessment on adolescents in foster care that enter a Qualified
- Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).
- Developed QRTP individualized treatment goals based on client needs, strengths, and preferences.
- Reviewed medical, psychological evaluations, and court documents on adolescents in foster care to assess client
- Wrote letters to the court system outlining assessment findings and recommendations for treatment and placement involved in the adolescent's case to gather clinical information and discuss treatment needs and services.
- Collaborated with family service workers, mental health professionals, attorney ad liteams, and other members
Mental Health Professional
Mid South Health Systems
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducted mental health and substance abuse evaluations on adults, adolescents, and children to determine diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Developed treatment plans with clients based on clinical assessments, including identifying goals and objectives for therapy. Modified treatment activities and approaches as needed, monitoring clients status to match changes in conditions.
- Provided psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and children experiencing emotional and behavioral issues.
- Performed mental health crisis screenings on clients in hospitals, jails, and circuit court to determine acute care needs
- Performed crisis interventions with clients.
- Coordinated with local DCFS case workers on treatment goals and needs of clients referred for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
- Coordinated with US Probation and Parole Officers on treatment goals, needs, and drug tests of clients referred for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
- Delivered outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups, addressing various issues and providing appropriate levels of support.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical documentation including progress notes and discharge summaries.
Medical Social Worker
Elite Hospice
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted psychosocial assessments on patients and family to determine social and emotional needs.
- Provided therapy and supportive counseling to patients and family.
- Provided ongoing case management for patients and families assisting with in home care needs, transition to nursing facilities, and funeral arrangements.
- Provided education to patient and families on end of life issues and advance directives.
- Worked with the physician and interdisciplinary team to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health.
Therapist (PRN)
Rivendell Behavioral Health
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Completed psychosocial history on adults in an inpatient setting evaluating behaviors and social problems.
- Performed risk assessments for suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation among patients.
- Conducted DBT focused group therapy with adults in an inpatient setting and completed therapy notes on each patient addressing their awareness of pathology and problems.
- Coordinated with nursing staff and psychiatrists on changing levels of depression, aggressive behaviors, and cognitive functioning.
- Communicated with family members and caretakers regarding client needs and care plans.
Crisis Response Specialist
Health Resources of Arkansas
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided crisis intervention to clients experiencing a mental health crisis and work toward de-escalating the situation.
- Assessed clients risk for suicide attempts.
- Collaborated with mental health therapists, hospital and jail staff to coordinate acute care services for clients experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Assisted and worked with hospitals and jails by making appropriate referrals for clients experiencing a mental health crisis.
Prevention Representative
Health Resources of Arkansas
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Participated and conducted special community projects in a 5 county catchment area to raise awareness on behavioral health issues among children and adolescents.
- Conducted behavioral health prevention trainings to community stakeholders and organizations.
- Conducted county needs assessments identifying community risk factors, behavioral health needs, and substance use related trends in children and adolescence.
- Developed logic models for each county to create effective behavioral health promotion strategies targeting behavioral health and substance use needs among children and adolescence.
- Partnered with local law enforcement agencies to implement prescription drug take back programs in the community.
- Provided consultation services to stakeholders and community organizations on behavioral health and substance use issues.
- Provided outcome evaluations of substance use prevention programs in the community.
- Assisted the program director with writing the Regional Prevention Program grant proposal and submitting it to the state in a timely manner.
Administrative Assistant
Health Resources of Arkansas
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Provided clerical support to Prevention Resource Center staff.
- Created, maintained and entered information into databases.
- Ran data reports for program evaluation.
- Prepared documents for meetings including agendas, handouts and other materials.
- Assisted Prevention Resource Center coordinator and program specialist in event training/planning and logistics.
- Conducted research projects related to specific topics assigned by the program director.
- Assisted in the preparation of program grants and submitted them in a timely manner.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies-Treatment
University of Central Arkansas
Conway12.2012
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Clinical Interventions
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist (Independent Contractor)
New Leaf Wellness Center
03.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Resource Coordinator
Arkansas Children's Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Social Worker II (Part time)
Arkansas Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
Clinical Assessor
Kepro
10.2019 - 11.2022
Mental Health Professional
Mid South Health Systems
04.2019 - 10.2019
Therapist (PRN)
Rivendell Behavioral Health
03.2018 - 09.2018
Medical Social Worker
Elite Hospice
06.2017 - 10.2019
Crisis Response Specialist
Health Resources of Arkansas
04.2014 - 06.2017
Prevention Representative
Health Resources of Arkansas
09.2012 - 04.2014
Administrative Assistant
Health Resources of Arkansas
09.2009 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies-Treatment
University of Central Arkansas
Master of Social Work -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
PRESENTATIONS
- Health Matters: An Outcome Evaluation-University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2017
- Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration-NASW Conference 2024
TRAINING
- Brainspotting Phase 1
- Brainspotting Phase 2
- EMDR (Law Enforcement Focused)