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Ariana Anderson

@arianaanderson

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to mental health recovery.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, supports mental health recovery, and values continuous professional development.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in mental health care, particularly in supporting veterans and individuals with serious mental illnesses. My journey began with a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I have dedicated my career to providing recovery-oriented care, clinical supervision, and program management in various settings.

Currently, I serve as a Senior Social Worker at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, where I coordinate services within the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center. My role involves conducting assessments, providing psychotherapy, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. I take pride in my ability to lead teams and collaborate with other programs to enhance treatment effectiveness and safety.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and animal-assisted therapy, which I believe are crucial in fostering recovery. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by my certifications and training in various therapeutic modalities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Social Worker

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Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years)

Coordinated and managed services within the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) Program, providing recovery-oriented care and community integration for veterans with serious mental illness. Provided clinical supervision for Peer Support Specialist staff and oversaw day-to-day operations of the PRRC program.

Clinical Supervision Program Management Psychotherapy Compliance Outreach Collaboration Mental Health

Assistant Rehabilitation Coordinator

Georgia Regional Hospital

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Provided clinical and administrative supervision of Peer Support Specialist staff and oversaw the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Animal-Assisted Therapy program. Assisted in maintaining the Psychiatric Mall schedule and analyzed assessment audit results to develop staff training.

Clinical Supervision Animal Assisted Therapy Program Coordination Data Analysis Training Development Regulatory Compliance Event Planning

Treatment Mall Clinician

Georgia Regional Hospital

Aug 2018 - Present (7 years)

Facilitated weekly psycho-educational therapy groups for Adult Mental Health and Forensic Individuals attending the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Mall programming. Developed and implemented 12-week lesson plans for various groups and assessed patients' capabilities, needs, and interests.

Group Therapy Lesson planning Curriculum Development Animal Assisted Therapy Electronic Health Records Data Analysis

Primary Therapist II

Arapahoe House, Inc

Jul 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Managed patient caseload for adults diagnosed with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders in an in-patient setting. Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, created treatment plans, and facilitated various psycho-educational and process groups.

Case Management ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Systems Insurance Reviews Electronic Health Records Clinical Rounds Animal Assisted Intervention Animal Assisted Interventions

Master Social Work Intern

Kaiser Permanente- Chemical Dependency

Sep 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)

Supported adults diagnosed with substance use disorder and facilitated/co-facilitated intensive outpatient therapy groups using the Matrix treatment model. Co-facilitated psycho-educational therapy groups and actively engaged in weekly clinical staffings.

Facilitation Matrix Model Addiction Education Staffing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Denver

Master of Social Work, Social Work

2015 - 2017

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Activities and societies: Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate

Completed a Master of Social Work program with a focus on Animal-Assisted Social Work. Gained expertise in integrating animal-assisted interventions into social work practice.

University of Colorado at Boulder

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Psychology

2011 - 2015

Activities and societies: Minor, Leadership Studies; Dean's List Spring 2015; National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Honor Society; Outstanding Academic Achievement 2011

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Leadership Studies. Focused on understanding human behavior and developing culturally competent leadership skills.