1. Ellen Feighny, LSW, LAC
Summary
 Nonprofit professional with fifteen years of experience in direct services and administration
 Applied knowledge of social work practices and principles to serve populations struggling with addiction,
suffering from interpersonal violence; and involved in child welfare, mental health and criminal justice systems
Skills Co-Occuring Disorders DSM IV Competency Treatment Plan Progress Tracking
Biopsychosical Assessments Group and Individual Therapy Evidence-Based Practices
Highlighted Experience
Direct Social Work Practice
 Facilitate group and individual therapy to individuals struggling with addiction and other mental health issues
 Manage an individual case load and join with clients to develop a thorough and achievable aftercare plan
 Develop treatment plans that integrate client goals and address mental health and trauma symptoms
 Assess supportive networks and coordinate with mental health and other agencies in support of client well being
 Link individuals and families to community resources and follow up to ensure service provision
 Present and design a Family Education Day to friends and family of those served by Sobriety House
 Conduct biopsychosical assessments; and document progress, and interventions to meet reporting requirements
 Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on milieu management in a 70-bed residential setting
 Provided one-on-one crisis counseling to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Employment History
Addictions Counselor Sobriety House currently since 1/2013
Grants Manager SafeHouse Denver 2011-2012
Government Grants Coordinator Mile High Youth Corps 2010
Development Manager Seniors Inc./TCO Foundation 2008-2009
Resource Development Coordinator Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families 2007-2008
School Social Work Intern Eureka, CA K-12 Public Schools 2004-2006
Youth Advocate and Mentor Redwood Community Action Agency 2002-2003
Community Liaison Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center 2001-2002
License /Education/Professional Development
Licenses Licensed Social Worker with State of Colorado LSW.0009920037
Licensed Addiction Counselor with State of Colorado ACD.0000534
CPR and First Aid Certified
Education Certified Addictions Counselor Coursework, Odyssey Training Center 2013-2014
MSW, Humboldt State University, graduated in 2006 with a 3.78 GPA
Cultural Competency focus with coursework in child welfare, substance abuse, mental health, human
development and diversity, organizational management and social work methodology
BA-Sociology, University of Northern Colorado, 2001
Professional Development
Gestalt Therapy: Noeticus Training Center
How Trauma Informed Care Can Change Perspectives: CO Dept. of Human Services/CMHIFL
Integration of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: ATTC
Depression and Bipolar Disorder: INR Training Seminars
Trauma Model Therapy and Ethics by Colin Ross: Highlands Behavioral Health
Leveraging Your Expertise: CO Association of Addiction Professionals
 Addiction, Attachment and The Family
 Developmental Trauma, Attachment and Addictive Disorders
 Healing Addictive Disorders and Past Wounding by Mindfully and Compassionately Embracing the Present