Caroline Lugar
Nashville
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with over six years in client-focused behavioral health counseling, specializing in support and community outreach for at-risk individuals. Proven ability to forge meaningful connections with diverse populations, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored, solution-based treatment plans. Leverages innate empathy and strong problem-solving skills to empower individuals to thrive, promoting mental wellness and resilience. Dedicated to compassionate care and the application of evidence-based practices to foster positive change in the lives of those served.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HIV Screening Specialist
Nashville CARES
Nashville, TN
09.2024 - Current
- Organize direct corporate outreach with partner organizations.
- Arrange care for newly diagnosed HIV and HCV clients.
- Lead therapeutic group counseling sessions for HIV positive clients.
- Conduct HIV/HCV testing at designated clinical sites.
Group Facilitator - Part Time
Recovery Unplugged
Nashville, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitate open and supportive discussions about addiction and recovery.
- Develop and implement group therapy sessions focused on addiction recovery.
- Assess the needs and progress of individuals within the group.
- Identify potential triggers and develop strategies to manage them.
Group Facilitator PRN
Pinewood Springs
Columbia, TN
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided direct clinical care through group therapy sessions and psycho-educational classes.
- Coordinated case management and follow up care for individual clients.
- Completed discharge planning for individual patients.
- Educated patients on addiction, mental health, self care, social skills and other topics directly related to their treatment objectives.
Group Facilitator - Full Time
Nashville Treatment Solutions
Nashville, TN
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated group counseling/therapy sessions and psycho-educational classes.
- Coordinated case management and follow up care for individual clients.
- Created group counseling materials including group schedule, topics, outlines, worksheets and activities.
- Composed and documented group notes for each client in an electronic medical record.
Substance Abuse Counselor - Full Time
Hermitage CTC
Nashville, TN
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided patients with crisis management and coping strategies for addiction-related concerns.
- Developed individualized intake, discharge and relapse prevention plans for clients.
- Ensured efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients through individual and group counseling sessions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Minor in Writing
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee11-2020
Skills
- Public Relations Outreach
- Community Resource Knowledge
- Community Resources
- Community Education
- Schedule Coordination
- Health Service Coordination
- Resource Navigation
- Facilitating Group Counseling Sessions
- Facilitating Individual Counseling Sessions
- Case & Client Management
- Developing Treatment Plans
- Discharge Planning
- Testing Procedures
- Intake Assessment Coordination
- G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Kipu, Smart and Sunwave Program Proficiency
- Comprehensive Documentation
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening/Comprehension
- Self Motivation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Ethics and integrity
Certifications
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Certificate Number: 3080
February 14, 2025
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross Association
Certificate ID: 01QTEL2
March 11, 2025
Timeline
Group Facilitator - Part Time
Recovery Unplugged
03.2025 - Current
HIV Screening Specialist
Nashville CARES
09.2024 - Current
Group Facilitator - Full Time
Nashville Treatment Solutions
08.2023 - 08.2024
Group Facilitator PRN
Pinewood Springs
05.2023 - 05.2025
Substance Abuse Counselor - Full Time
Hermitage CTC
09.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Minor in Writing
Belmont University