George Ballew LCSW

Executive Director at The Heritage Community
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(386) 825-5501
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Provo, Utah, United States, US
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Portuguese Limited working proficiency
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George is a key member of the Heritage leadership team, has innovative ideas, and is able to clearly articulate these ideas so that others can easily understand. George wants what is best for the students and the company and won't be satisfied with the status quo. Heritage is a better place because of his passion for what he does. It doesn't hurt that he also has a quick whit and great sense of humor.

Spencer Staples LCSW, MPA

George is an excellent clinician and program developer. Working together while students, and later while he was PCSW at Wyoming State Hospital and I was still a student, was professional and enjoyable. He demonstrated knowledge and skill necessary to be effective in the mental health profession and I would greatly enjoy working with him again.

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Credentials

  • Approved Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) Supervisor
    Utah Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (UAMFT)
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • PEERS Certified Provider
    UCLA Semel Institute
    Jul, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator
    Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Addiction Severity Index (ASI) Facilitator
    Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies
    Sep, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
    Oct, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
    Jun, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • The Heritage Community
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      "We are not content with the status quo. Our passion is improving every facet of neurodiverse treatment. Period." I am honored to serve as the Executive Director and work with so many passionate professionals here at Heritage.

    • Clinical Director - Spark Academy
      • Jan 2019 - Aug 2023

      I am honored to serve as the Clinical Director of the Spark Academy in the Heritage Community and am humbled to work with the most caring and dedicated team I've ever met. Grounded in the neuroscience of trauma and developmental disorders, our clinical approach helps students develop self-awareness, regulation skills, relationship skills, executive functions, and a healthy self-identity. We provide our students a wide variety of experiences and support on our 19 acre community located at the… Show more I am honored to serve as the Clinical Director of the Spark Academy in the Heritage Community and am humbled to work with the most caring and dedicated team I've ever met. Grounded in the neuroscience of trauma and developmental disorders, our clinical approach helps students develop self-awareness, regulation skills, relationship skills, executive functions, and a healthy self-identity. We provide our students a wide variety of experiences and support on our 19 acre community located at the mouth of Provo Canyon in the shadow of Mount Timpanogos. I also serve as a Practicum Field Instructor for Master's level students which is awesome. I love going to work everyday.

    • Clinical Director - Peers Academy
      • May 2016 - Jan 2019

      The Peers Academy "changes a life for a lifetime" by outcome-driven teams using trauma-integrated approaches to facilitate neurologically-sensitive interventions. Our passion of neurodevelopmental processes and our focus on intentional interventions spark neuropsychological growth and resilience in our students and caregivers enabling them to reach more effective, rewarding and healthy life possibilities.

    • Residential Care Director
      • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

      •Oversee all aspects of a multi-million dollar department with 150+ employees including budget, hiring, staff development, data collection, and strategic initiatives. •Co-chair the council of Directors. •Assist in the clinical development and oversight of the company.

    • Training Director
      • Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

      • Oversight of the staff training program and training personnel for the company. • Began the overhaul of the Orientation process including an online training database. • Facilitate trainings for individuals, groups, department, and company wide. • Serve on Leadership Council and Clinical Services Committee.

    • Clinical Specialist and Staff Trainer
      • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

      • Provide clinical training to individuals, groups, departments, and campus wide. • Assist in further development of clinical specializations in Autism, Mood Disorders, and Trauma. • Serve on the Clinical Services Committee and provide clinical consultation to leadership.

  • LDS Family Services
    • Mental Health Care
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Therapist
      • Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

      LDS Family Services is a resource to Church leaders in their efforts to assist individuals, couples, and families in finding quality professional counseling services. We provide short-term counseling as well as consultation with local Bishops. I get a lot of joy in giving back to the community that has given me everything. LDS Family Services is a resource to Church leaders in their efforts to assist individuals, couples, and families in finding quality professional counseling services. We provide short-term counseling as well as consultation with local Bishops. I get a lot of joy in giving back to the community that has given me everything.

  • Successful Therapy
    • Lindon, Utah
    • Clinical Therapist
      • Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

      I provided individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. I also provide couples therapy, family therapy, pre-marital therapy, group therapy, substance abuse counseling, and parental training. I provided individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. I also provide couples therapy, family therapy, pre-marital therapy, group therapy, substance abuse counseling, and parental training.

  • Wyoming State Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Clinical Director at Center for HOPE (Treatment Mall)
      • May 2011 - Dec 2013

      • Clinical Administrator of the group therapy program --- 140 groups each week facilitated by a multi-disciplinary staff. • Provided quality assurance and program improvement • Developed and facilitated all substance abuse groups and administered Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and ASAM report. • Certified Copeland Center’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator. • Teach staff orientation class on Patient Centered Services. • Served on Clinical Program Committee… Show more • Clinical Administrator of the group therapy program --- 140 groups each week facilitated by a multi-disciplinary staff. • Provided quality assurance and program improvement • Developed and facilitated all substance abuse groups and administered Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and ASAM report. • Certified Copeland Center’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator. • Teach staff orientation class on Patient Centered Services. • Served on Clinical Program Committee, Discharge Medication Review Committee, Treatment Plan Improvement Committee, and on the hiring committee for the Executive Clinical Director. • Provided individual therapy and case management. Show less • Clinical Administrator of the group therapy program --- 140 groups each week facilitated by a multi-disciplinary staff. • Provided quality assurance and program improvement • Developed and facilitated all substance abuse groups and administered Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and ASAM report. • Certified Copeland Center’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator. • Teach staff orientation class on Patient Centered Services. • Served on Clinical Program Committee… Show more • Clinical Administrator of the group therapy program --- 140 groups each week facilitated by a multi-disciplinary staff. • Provided quality assurance and program improvement • Developed and facilitated all substance abuse groups and administered Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and ASAM report. • Certified Copeland Center’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator. • Teach staff orientation class on Patient Centered Services. • Served on Clinical Program Committee, Discharge Medication Review Committee, Treatment Plan Improvement Committee, and on the hiring committee for the Executive Clinical Director. • Provided individual therapy and case management. Show less

  • Western Wyoming Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sociology Instructor
      • Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

      Served as a long-term substitute instructor for the Introduction to Sociology class and helped prepare the mid-term exam. Prepared lesson materials, presented the lectures, and graded coursework. Guest lecturer for social science courses. Served as a long-term substitute instructor for the Introduction to Sociology class and helped prepare the mid-term exam. Prepared lesson materials, presented the lectures, and graded coursework. Guest lecturer for social science courses.

  • Valley Behavioral Health
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Therapist Intern
      • Jul 2010 - Apr 2011

      • 2nd year MSW internship: Provided individual counseling to adult outpatients. • Average caseload of 15. • Performed initial assessments including diagnosis, treatment planning, and weekly individual therapy. • Designed and created a group therapy program for the lower-income clients, facilitated the groups, and provided quality assurance and program improvement. • 2nd year MSW internship: Provided individual counseling to adult outpatients. • Average caseload of 15. • Performed initial assessments including diagnosis, treatment planning, and weekly individual therapy. • Designed and created a group therapy program for the lower-income clients, facilitated the groups, and provided quality assurance and program improvement.

  • Department of Human Services
    • Provo, Utah Area
    • Clinical Team Intern
      • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

      • 1st year MSW internship: I held a small caseload and provided case management. • Accompanying CPS workers as they interviewed children and families following abuse allegations. • Facilitated in-home Family Preservation services to help keep children in the home. • Facilitated weekly family classes at Wasatch Mental Health for struggling families. • 1st year MSW internship: I held a small caseload and provided case management. • Accompanying CPS workers as they interviewed children and families following abuse allegations. • Facilitated in-home Family Preservation services to help keep children in the home. • Facilitated weekly family classes at Wasatch Mental Health for struggling families.

  • The Heritage Community
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Team Lead (Counselor)
      • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

      • Senior Clinical Internship: Team Leader of 16 at-risk teenage boys and supervised 4+ staff. • Maintain therapeutic milieu, organize daily activities, trained staff, taught coping skills. • Weekly treatment team member. • Provided program evaluations of latency age program and revised workbook to reflect needed age-appropriate developmental skills. • Senior Clinical Internship: Team Leader of 16 at-risk teenage boys and supervised 4+ staff. • Maintain therapeutic milieu, organize daily activities, trained staff, taught coping skills. • Weekly treatment team member. • Provided program evaluations of latency age program and revised workbook to reflect needed age-appropriate developmental skills.

  • ACAFS, The Family Academy
    • Provo, Utah Area
    • Supervisor
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

      ACAFS works with high-conflict adjudicated divorce cases. As a Supervisor, I provided court ordered supervision of non-custodial parents or facilitated the exchange of children between parents by interviewing children after visits with the non-custodial parents. I kept notes that could be subpoenaed by judges in custody cases. ACAFS works with high-conflict adjudicated divorce cases. As a Supervisor, I provided court ordered supervision of non-custodial parents or facilitated the exchange of children between parents by interviewing children after visits with the non-custodial parents. I kept notes that could be subpoenaed by judges in custody cases.

  • Brigham Young University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • May 2008 - Jul 2008

      After taking the Psychology Sex & Gender course, the professor asked me to be his Teaching Assistant over the summer. I assisted in monitoring and revising curriculum, send classroom announcements through the school’s electronic Blackboard system, and graded papers. After taking the Psychology Sex & Gender course, the professor asked me to be his Teaching Assistant over the summer. I assisted in monitoring and revising curriculum, send classroom announcements through the school’s electronic Blackboard system, and graded papers.

  • The Heritage Community
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Unit Counselor
      • Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

      •Provided leadership, supervision, and counseling for at-risk teenage boys and girls at a mental health residential treatment center. •Provided leadership, supervision, and counseling for at-risk teenage boys and girls at a mental health residential treatment center.

Education

  • University of Utah
    Masters, Social Work
    2009 - 2011
  • Brigham Young University
    B.S., Clinical and Developmental Psychology
    2002 - 2008

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