Chastity Reynolds
Hopewell
Summary
Compassionate and clinically skilled Master of Social Work (MSW) and CSAC Supervisee with a strong background in delivering outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance use treatment. Expertise includes individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, case management, and discharge planning. A steadfast commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care drives a focus on collaborative treatment planning, fostering recovery, stability, and long-term wellness for clients. Proven ability to build therapeutic relationships that empower individuals on their journey to healing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Group/Individual Therapist
Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of group curriculum, ensuring materials are accessible and tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Adapt presentation methods to overcome potential barriers, enhancing engagement and comprehension for individuals with varied learning styles.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-informed approaches to promote recovery from substance use disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify client needs, strengths, risk factors, and establish measurable treatment goals.
- Collaborate with clients to develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans aligned with best practices and client aspirations.
- Deliver psychoeducation on relapse prevention, coping strategies, emotional regulation, and recovery maintenance to empower clients.
- Monitor client progress through systematic evaluation, adjusting interventions as necessary, and documenting outcomes in compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate care and made referrals to internal and external resources, including psychiatry, medical care, housing, and employment services, to support holistic recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation support during acute stress episodes or behavioral escalations to ensure client and staff safety.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation, including intake assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and communication logs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and supervision sessions to ensure coordinated, high-quality care delivery.
- Upheld ethical standards, confidentiality, and cultural competence, fostering a trauma-informed, client-centered environment conducive to healing.
- Committed to ongoing professional development through supervision and training to refine clinical skills and advance toward independent practice and licensure.
Outpatient Therapist
Healing Reflections
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided clinical counseling services to adults, families, and groups using evidence-based mental health, psychological, and human development theories and interventions.
- Delivered structured psychoeducation addressing mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral disorders to enhance insight, coping skills, and treatment adherence.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial and clinical assessments to identify cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders and to guide individualized treatment planning.
- Facilitated human development, adjustment, and career development while addressing interpersonal relationship challenges and managing symptoms of mental illness.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staffing, case conferences, and treatment team meetings to support coordinated, client-centered care.
- Provided outreach and follow-up services to ensure continuity of care and monitor clinical progress.
- Developed and implemented transition, discharge, and aftercare plans to support sustained recovery and service engagement.
- Maintained thorough, compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, service delivery, care coordination, and discharge planning.
- Continuously evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment and feedback from clients and relevant collateral sources, adjusting interventions as needed.
Education
MSW - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2016
Skills
- Client-focused approach
- Therapeutic group facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Collaboration
- Strong written communication
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Building rapport
- Strong written communication skills
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Healing Reflections
01.2025 - 10.2025
Group/Individual Therapist
Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center
01.2024 - Current
MSW - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University