Sybil Mcpherson Curry, Ph.D., Lcsw Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Nc, Us

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Frisco, Texas, Us

• Provide rotational, short-term, situational, problem-solving, non-medical, “walk-around” counseling services directly to children and youth of active duty service members• Services include assessment, non-medical counseling; training, health and wellness presentations; consultation with parents, personnel, schools; and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth• Support Department of Defense staff and personnel, community schools and summer camps; provide parent training and guidance

• Life coach serving adults, children, couples, and families in local metro area• Educate on desired emotional and behavioral challenges• Work successfully with clients to solve problems related to professional and personal relationships• Consult on community programs and lend expert knowledge about program development and grant attainment for profit and for non-profit businesses

Fayetteville, Nc, Us

Public regional university of 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students.• Teach Psychology and Clinical Training• Develop curriculum, class syllabi and administer tests• Advise 25 students per semester regarding research topics for master thesis• Serve on graduate committee teams for students’ dissertation and doctoral papers related to clinical topics• Conduct seminars for community members on related social work, social services, and community topics• Deliver weekly coaching sessions for undergraduates seeking help on considerations for graduation, graduate school, and professional advancementCourses Taught:- Abnormal Psychology- Behavior Modification- Child Psychopathology- Cognitive Psychology- Developmental Psychology- General Psychology- Health Psychology- History & Systems of Psychology- Industrial & Organizational Psychology- Introduction to Biopsychology- Introduction to Clinical & Counseling Psychology- Multicultural Psychology- Positive Psychology- Psychology of Aging- Psychopharmacology- Research Methodology- Sensation & Perception- Social Psychology- Statistics for Psychology- Theories of Learning- Theories of Personality- Writing for Psychology

Washington, Dc, Us

Counseled individuals and facilitated support groups. Delivered evidence-based, mental health and substance abuse treatment in group settings. Established Suboxone Treatment Program.• Provided ongoing direct social work services to individuals and families with a variety of diagnostic conditions, ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma, and chemical addictions• Coordinated 10-person clinical staff and 3 administrative staff in standard operating procedures for clinicians, administrative procedures (human resource management, performance improvements, performance improvements, and total quality management (TQM)

Briarwood, New York, Us

• Managed $10M budget• Counseled and coached clients with mental health disorders and chemical dependence, assessed via brief therapy and clinical intervention best practices to help facilitate stable behavioral contracts for clients while housed in residential treatment facility• Developed treatment plans, conducted clinical assessments; established positive environment for success with psycho-educational support groups• Improved staff performance targets by 20%, established operations, accounting, and payroll procedures• Increased revenue from the New York City Department of Homeless Services-maintained $8M contract• Received incentives for five consecutive years for positive housing metrics for the homeless and displaced• Trained staff using Motivational Enhancement Therapy to build team, emphasis on cultural diversity, case management, and documentation after assessment• Resolved previous morale issues and inconsistent management by empowering staff and leading by example

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Master'S In Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work; Psychology

Bachelor'S Of Arts (B.A.), With Honors, History