Beth Flaherty
Edgewater
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic mental health clinician with 27 years of experience combining clinical acumen with developing and managing behavioral health services to first responders. Successfully implemented a new Behavioral Health Program for a combined Fire and Rescue system by providing ongoing stress management, trauma and resilience training, selecting and overseeing a Peer Support Team, and identifying needed resources to address behavioral health issues for fire/EMS personnel. Dedicated to building strong, trusting rapport and connections with public service employees and private practice clients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
New Perspectives Counseling, LLC
12.2024 - Current
- Provide counseling to couples and individuals, developing strong therapeutic alliances, ensuring client trust throughout treatment process
- Specialize in treating First Responders and Veterans, to include Fire Service, Law Enforcement, 911 Emergency Communication Specialists
Clinical Director
Local 1619 Peer Support Team
07.2022 - Current
- Provide critical incident support, in-person or by phone
- Attendance at Peer Support Team meetings
- Provide training and education in mental health, stress management and resilience to Peer Support Team members
- Provide 24/7 access to Peer Team Coordinator for emergency consultation
- Telephonic assessment and resource assistance to Peer Team members
Clinical Director
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
10.2023 - Current
- Provide critical incident support, in-person or by phone
- Provide training and education in mental health, stress management and resilience to Peer Support Team members
- Provide 24/7 access to Peer Team Coordinator for emergency consultation
- Telephonic assessment and resource assistance to Peer Team members
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Loudoun County Fire And Rescue
06.2019 - Current
- Clinical and Administrative manager of Behavioral Health Program for approximately 1,900 LCFR Combined System members
- Provides direct support to Fire, EMS, ECC and Fire Marshal personnel
- Established and implemented curricula for ongoing Stress and Resiliency training
- Provides clinical/administrative oversight for Peer Support Team
Supervisor, Mental Health Emergency Clinician
Loudoun County Mental Health
07.1998 - 06.2019
- Provided crisis intervention services/evaluations to adults, children in mandated 24/7 program as defined by Virginia Code 37.2-808
- Adjunct instructor Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy on Basic Mental Health & Mental Health in Crisis Negotiations
- Mental Health team member to Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Leesburg Police Department's Crisis Negotiation Teams
- Mental Health Coordinator and Instructor on Loudoun County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA08.1992
Post Masters Certificate - Marriage And Family Therapy
Virginia Tech
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.1981
Skills
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Maryland)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Virginia)
- Experienced public speaker and trainer
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with public safety personnel
- Understanding of unique aspects of fire service and law enforcement culture
- Works collaboratively and in concert with team goals and missions
Timeline
Therapist
New Perspectives Counseling, LLC
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Director
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Director
Local 1619 Peer Support Team
07.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Loudoun County Fire And Rescue
06.2019 - Current
Supervisor, Mental Health Emergency Clinician
Loudoun County Mental Health
07.1998 - 06.2019
Post Masters Certificate - Marriage And Family Therapy
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Marymount University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Marymount University
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