Elizabeth Shelton

PROVISIONALLY LICENSED COUNSELOR

Elkins, WV 26241
bethshelton555@gmail.com
3046213962

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Provisionally Licensed Counselor

Appalachian Community Health Center - Elkins, WV
July 2019 to Present
Provide counseling primarily to substance-abusing and recovering populations. I am also the therapist
of a medication-assisted treatment team and provide group and individual counseling as well as
case management services to those enrolled in the program. Additionally, my position requires that I
monitor these clients as I walk beside them throughout their recovery journey

Service Coordinator
Appalachian Community Health Center
September 2016 to Present
• Provide Case Management services for those with Substance Use Disorders 
• Complete assessments annually for a caseload of over 180 clients. 
• Assess clients for needs and make referrals for services within the agency and community. 
• Accompany clients to their medication management appointments and serve as an advocate and
liaison for their psychiatric needs 
• Complete individualized treatment plans for clients receiving coordinated care services 
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings for treatment planning. 
• Member of the ACHC Crisis Team (FEMA Certification) 
• Provide supportive counseling 
• Provided weekly SBIRT screening for adolescents involved in the Randolph County Drug Court
program and for ACHC clients admitted to Davis Medical Center for Substance related crises as
needed. 
Youth Health Services 
Family Services Specialist (Case Manager)

Case Manager
YOUTH HEALTH SERVICES - Elkins, WV
September 2015 to September 2016
September 2015 - September 2016 
• Case Manager for children and their families for children 3-18 years of age 
• Provided individual supportive counseling to the population served. 
• Performed clinical assessments intakes for new clients 
• Created treatment plans for coordinated care clients 
• Liaison and advocate in obtaining medication prior authorizations from insurance companies. 
United Summit Center 
Crisis Case Manager

Crisis case manager

United Summit Center - Bridgeport, WV
May 2015 to September 2015
for a 14-bed psychiatric care unit that primarily served patients who are in the detox process 
• Performed intakes and initial interviews for clients, entering information into Hermes and CMHC data
bases 
• Facilitated and documented supportive group and individual counseling sessions 
• Responsible for writing Treatment Plans 
• Coordinated Mental Hygiene Commitments with the Attorney General, hospital and all others
involved with the case 
• Crisis call responder

Behavioral Health Technician

United Summit Center
January 2015 to May 2015
• Responsible for the care and safety of up to 14 substance abuse clients in the detoxification process.
 
• Conducted daily morning group sessions that provided supportive counseling. 
• Monitored and recorded the mood and affect of clients as well as noting any unusual behaviors
throughout the day. 
• Registered new clients and entered all personal and insurance information into Hermes and CMHC
databases.

Education

Master's in Professional Counseling

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
2015 to Present

Bachelor's in Addictions Counseling and Recovery

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
2013 to 2015

Associate
Mountwest Community and Technical College - Huntington, WV
2009 to 2010

Skills

• Case Management
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Behavioral Health
• Addiction Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Therapy
• Mental Health Counseling
• Motivational Interviewing
• Social Work
• Group Therapy
• Intake Experience
• Crisis Management
• Program Development

Certifications and Licenses

Provisionally Licensed Counselor