Elisabeth Watts, Msw Email & Phone Number

Winchester, Va, Us

* Conducts socio-cultural assessments to determine eligibility under the Special Education Program* Provides direct individual and group counseling services to students to assist them in fully accessing their special education services using. Evidence Based Curriculum is used with a primary focus on social skills, emotional regulation, resiliency, anger management and mindfulness.* Coordinates school based and community support referrals to students and their families* Supports students receiving Homebound services through parent meetings, consultation, case management and reintegration back to school.* Participate in a multidisciplinary team to support student success. Serve as liaison between school, home and community in an effort to facilitate the provision of needed services including MDT and Wrap Around services. * Coordinate, support, and coach the implementation of the Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) framework in all schools to create a positive school climate and to improve behavioral/discipline practices that enhance student learning.* Assist in responding to crises involving staff, students, and the community using the National Association of School Psychologists’ PREPaRE model of crisis preparedness and intervention.

Winchester, Virginia, United States

- Lead multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop complex care plans to reduce frequent Emergency Department visits and readmissions - Assess new patients for discharge planning needs and connect them with community resources- Facilitate safe and timely discharge plans to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, long term acute hospitals, and patient homes while focusing on maintaining a shorter length of stay and reducing readmissions- Update and revise patient health care plans as needed and accurately complete necessary documentation - Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure patients receive excellent care - Educate patients and families about health care plans and options- Demonstrate knowledge in medical care; such as diagnostic procedures, medication, symptoms, and other treatment-related therapies- Provide emotional support to patients and families- Collaborate with community partners to ensure continuity of care after discharge - Able to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities throughout the day - Effectively and professionally communicate with patients, families, doctors, community resource providers, and insurance providers

Martinsburg, Wv

▪ Conducts mental health evaluations of adults and children▪ Provides individual therapeutic services to adults and children with mental health diagnoses▪ Generates all necessary documentation associated with caseload in a timely fashion ▪ Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills while coordinating client care with outside providers and client guardians ▪ Collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans ▪ Assesses and identifies client needs for supportive services on an ongoing basis and makes referrals as necessary

Martinsburg, West Virginia

- Conducted mental health evaluations of adults and children - Provided individual therapeutic services to adults and children with mental health diagnoses - Facilitated a substance abuse recovery support group - Facilitated psycho-educational and support groups with adolescents in the school system on topics including self-esteem, social skills, and bullying

Winchester, Va

- Facilitated therapeutic and psycho-education groups on topics pertaining to substance abuse - Completed substance abuse assessments and used American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria to help determine the appropriate level of care for the clients - Co-facilitated individual therapeutic sessions with clients with substance use disorders- Collaborated with client to develop individualized treatment plans - Completed accurate documentation of group and individual sessions in a timely fashion - Collaborated with the clinical team to ensure client progress towards treatment goals- Helped develop a behavioral modification program for the clients - Coordinated client care with outside providers in a professional manner - Developed community resource guide on mental health and substance abuse services in the area

Winchester, Va

- Generated individualized client treatment plans- Provided input regarding concerns and client successes to the clinical team- Assisted with the intake of new insurance clients to ensure proper documentation is completed and transmitted to third party biller for processing of insurance coverage claims. - Completed comprehensive clinical utilization reviews for insurance clients for the purpose of obtaining continued coverage throughout the client’s treatment process- Managed the clinical component of the electronic health record (EHR) software to include scheduling of clinical appointments, routine auditing to ensure timely completion of documentation, and resolution of any issues resulting from use of the EHR software- Completed discharge summaries for clients who discharged from therapeutic services

Winchester, Va

- Helped develop and implement the curriculum for the TDT summer program - Shadowed community and in-home therapeutic services including MHSS, TDT, ABA, and IIH- Assisted in mental health evaluations and assessments - Collaborated with interdisciplinary providers in FAPT and clinical team meetings

Berryville, Va

- Provided planned and structured instruction to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health disorders to support and build skills in the areas of self-care, communication, physical abilities, and social-emotional wellbeing- Collected and recorded behavioral data in order to ensure accurate measurement of clients' therapeutic goals- Implemented the behavior plan as indicated by each individual client’s treatment plan- Managed client behavioral crises safely by utilizing de-escalation strategies- Provided direct one to one assistance in order to ensure the safety of a client with visual impairments

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

4.0 GPA, recipient of WVU merit-based scholarships

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Boston University Undergraduate Psychology Association, Boston University Women’s Resource Center, WTBU – Boston.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Key Club, Animal Welfare Society, Swim Team, Crew Team, Sailing Team