Tiffany Spencer
New Castle
Summary
Experienced trauma-focused therapist with 20+ years in community mental health, specializing in crisis intervention and trauma recovery. Skilled in multiple therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Proven track record of fostering client trust and achieving significant improvements in mental health and substance abuse challenges. Strong emphasis on cultural competency and thorough clinical documentation enhances treatment effectiveness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist (Clinical Contractor)
Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (SOAR)
11.2024 - Current
- Provide trauma-focused individual, family, and group psychotherapy for survivors of sexual abuse.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnostic impressions, and trauma-informed case conceptualizations.
- Develop treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical documentation aligned with licensing and evidence-based standards.
- Engage in monthly clinical consultation, case staffing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Maintain ethical care, confidentiality, and adherence to SOAR clinical protocols.
Crisis Intervention Specialist- Lead
State of Delaware – Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health
01.2010 - Current
- Conduct crisis assessments to determine risk, psychiatric needs, and level of care for clients in acute distress.
- Provide rapid crisis intervention and safety planning for individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies.
- Serve as Shift Manager overseeing crisis unit operations and supervising staff during assigned shifts.
- Deliver clinical guidance and training to new team members and paraprofessional staff.
- Complete narrative and court reports, documentation, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Collaborate with state agencies, hospitals, and community partners to coordinate care.
Adolescent Treatment Services Coordinator
State of Delaware – Division of Prevention & Behavioral Health Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Created aftercare treatment plans and coordinated referrals to community and residential services.
- Provided counseling, family crisis intervention, home visits, and support to adolescents and families.
- Assessed family strengths and dynamics to support effective treatment planning.
- Presented program information to schools, families, and professional groups.
- Tracked treatment progress and prepared monthly statistical and court-required reports.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Widener University
Chester, PA01.2024
MS - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Walden University
Baltimore, MD01.2008
BA - Psychology
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01.2004
AS - Human Services
Delaware Technical & Community College
Wilmington, DE01.2001
Skills
- Trauma therapy
- Psychotherapy and treatment planning
- Clinical documentation and care coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Group therapy
- Staff supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural competence
- Behavior modification
- Play therapy techniques
- Discharge planning
- Eating disorder treatment
- Anxiety management
- Personality disorders
- Autism spectrum support
- Safety and risk assessments
- Grief counseling
- Anger management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Substance abuse counseling
Certification
- Delaware Mental Health Screener
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Gender & Sexuality Affirming Care
- Anxiety Treatment Approaches
- Depression Treatment Approaches
- Life Coach Certification
Clinical Specialties
- Trauma Therapy & Complex Trauma
- Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
- Mood & Anxiety Disorders
- Dissociation & Trauma-Related Disorders
- Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
- Family Systems & Parent Support
- Sexual Trauma Recovery
- Case Management & Treatment Planning
- Cultural Competency & Diversity-Informed Practice
Timeline
Psychotherapist (Clinical Contractor)
Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (SOAR)
11.2024 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist- Lead
State of Delaware – Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health
01.2010 - Current
Adolescent Treatment Services Coordinator
State of Delaware – Division of Prevention & Behavioral Health Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Social Work -
Widener University
MS - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Walden University
BA - Psychology
University of Delaware
AS - Human Services
Delaware Technical & Community College