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Lisa Newhard

Lisa Newhard

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Meadville

Summary

Accomplished Therapist with a proven track record at Womens Services Inc.org, adept in crisis intervention and empathy development. Enhanced client satisfaction through innovative treatment planning and motivational interviewing, contributing to a supportive recovery environment. Skilled in both one-on-one support and comprehensive care coordination, demonstrating a significant impact on community health and client well-being. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Therapist

Womens Services Inc.org
04.2022 - Current

Team Leader. Providing individual supportive counseling and trauma therapy to a diverse population. Engaged in continuous learning to broaden my scope of practice. Involved in community outreach with the agency.

Master Level Intern

CCA
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Addiction Counselor

Pinnacle
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients, addressing physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Increased community awareness of addiction issues by organizing educational workshops and presentations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.

Master Level Practicum

CCDAEC
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Evaluator Clinician

Safe Harbor
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Mentored junior evaluators, enhancing their skills and boosting team performance.
  • Leveraged data visualization tools to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Enhanced evaluation accuracy by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
  • Presented concise evaluation reports to management, supporting strategic decision-making processes.

Counselor/ Case Manger/Suboxone Coordinator

Mercy House of Meadville
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Education

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2001 -

Skills

One-on-one sessions

Accomplishments

Earned a LPC, NCC, CAADC, CCTP

EMDR Trained

Certification

LPC-State Board of Social Workers

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid time offWork from home option

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Nothing changes if nothing changes

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Quiet, Alone Time

Timeline

Therapist

Womens Services Inc.org
04.2022 - Current

Master Level Intern

CCA
08.2019 - 12.2020

Addiction Counselor

Pinnacle
08.2019 - 06.2020

Master Level Practicum

CCDAEC
08.2019 - 12.2019

Evaluator Clinician

Safe Harbor
10.2018 - 08.2019

Counselor/ Case Manger/Suboxone Coordinator

Mercy House of Meadville
07.2016 - 09.2018

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Liberty University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University
05.2001 -
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