Ryan Selvig
Summerville ,SC
Summary
Forward-thinking licensed professional counselor bringing 13+ years of experience working for a non-profit community mental health center and private practice mental health practice. A highly adaptable, multi-tasking team leader well-known for being dependable, kind, of good character and integrity and having a history of successful therapeutic and community relationships.
Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background interviewing patients, implementing therapeutic interventions and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Clinical Therapist
Lifestance Health
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing personalized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through consistent communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, ensuring optimal patient progress.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health disorders and inform appropriate interventions.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, enabling accurate evaluation of treatment efficacy.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients, promoting trust and open communication for more effective treatment outcomes.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through professional development, staying current on best practices in the field of therapy.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient's unique needs.
- Established a safe space for diverse populations by maintaining an inclusive therapeutic environment responsive to cultural differences and unique needs.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, refining interventions to better meet patient needs and facilitate lasting change.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Promoted self-efficacy in patients by setting achievable goals and celebrating progress throughout the therapeutic process.
- Served as an advocate for patients within the mental health system, ensuring access to necessary resources and supports.
- Implemented preventative measures by identifying risk factors within a client's life situation or environment that could trigger potential crises or setbacks in recovery progress.
- Provided psychoeducation on coping mechanisms, equipping patients with practical tools to manage stressors effectively.
- Monitored treatment adherence, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize engagement and ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted youth in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
Crisis Team Lead
Fremont Counseling Service
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Oversee all crisis/involuntary hospitalization for Fremont County.
- Participate in the 24-hour emergency on-call roster.
- When summoned, provide documented evidence to county or Tribal prosecution to justify the need for acute psychiatric stabilization.
- Develop and maintain clinical service allocation, provide clinical supervision to licensed/certified staff and mentor/coach both clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Supervise the service staff of the assigned team, evaluate and monitor individual workers' performance.
- Provide quality clinical services to a wide range of clients utilizing a broad range of modalities and accepted methods to meet the needs of the client population.
- Maintain a small client caseload.
SIP Team Lead
Fremont Counseling Service
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Directed and provided weekly clinical supervision to a team of 10. The staff who received clinical supervision ranged from LCSW's, CSW's, CAP, CMHW, and bachelor's level program staff.
- Managed a 22 bed housing program (SIP) for seriously mentally ill (SMI) tenants.
- Successfully created and implemented both the SIP Psychosocial Program and the Wellness Program based on the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Grant and the ‘Incentivizing Diversion Grant' to aid the Wyoming Department of Health's initiative to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations.
- Participated in the 24-hour emergency on-call roster.
- Maintained a small client caseload.
Behavioral Health Clinician
Fremont Counseling Service
05.2010 - 05.2016
- Provided direct clinical services to clients.
- Served individuals, families, and substance abuse groups to promote positive efficacy of mental health.
- Provided therapy to individuals, families, and groups with mental illness, alcohol, tobacco, drug and other addictions.
- Provided education and guidance to individuals to effectively cope with family, parenting, and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, issues with aging. mental, emotional health, trauma and addictions.
- Participated in the 24-hour emergency on-call roster.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2010
Skills
- Active listening and empathy
- Crisis intervention
- Rapport building/community partnership
- Cultural competence
- Critical thinking
- Effective time management
- Effective/professional writing
- Wise judgment and decision making
- Dependability to clients/team
- Effective under stress
- Suicide Prevention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Family therapy
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor South Carolina LPC #8858 since April 26, 2023
- Licensed Professional Counselor Wyoming LPC #1256 since December, 2011.
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC) Since October 9, 2011.
- Licensed in the State of Wyoming to provide Clinical Supervision since 2016.
References
Sarah Roberts, LISW-CP-S former Lifestance Health Regional Clinical Director
(843)906.1008 SarahRoberts.LISWCP@gmail.com
Rebecca “Becky” Parker, LPC, Fremont Counseling Service
(307) 856-6587 becky@fremontcounseling.com
Linda Burhans, LCSW, Fremont Counseling Service
(307) 856-6587 lburhans@fremontcounseling.com
Shelly Wolfe, LCSW, Colleague
(307) 349-4346 wolfeshelly@gmail.com
Marc McLaughlin, PhD Clinical Psychologist, Colleague
307-240-0495 marc.mclaughlin@ihs.gov
Timeline
Master Clinical Therapist
Lifestance Health
08.2023 - Current
Crisis Team Lead
Fremont Counseling Service
10.2019 - 06.2023
SIP Team Lead
Fremont Counseling Service
05.2016 - 10.2019
Behavioral Health Clinician
Fremont Counseling Service
05.2010 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
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