Alexis Pinkham, Licsw
About Alexis Pinkham, Licsw
Alexis Pinkham is an Emergency Services Clinician at Community Healthlink Inc, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Master of Social Work and has extensive experience in mental health evaluations and treatment planning across various settings.
Work at Community Healthlink
Alexis Pinkham has served as an Emergency Services Clinician at Community Healthlink Inc since 2018. In this role, she conducts emergency mental health evaluations and daily re-evaluations for clients ranging from ages 4 to 100. Her work spans various settings, including hospitals, police stations, and group homes. Alexis coordinates with attending doctors and on-call psychiatrists to facilitate patient care and discharge planning. Additionally, she has created and revised an evaluation template that enhances the efficiency of note-taking during assessments, which is now utilized in training new clinicians.
Education and Expertise
Alexis Pinkham holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Boston University School of Social Work, which she completed in 2018. Prior to this, she studied at Wheelock College, where she also earned her MSW from 2016 to 2018. Her undergraduate education includes a degree in Psychology from Wheaton College Massachusetts, completed from 2012 to 2016. Alexis's educational background equips her with a strong foundation in social work and psychology, enhancing her clinical skills in emergency services.
Background
Alexis Pinkham's professional journey includes diverse roles in mental health and social services. Before her current position, she worked as an Outpatient Therapist at YOU, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Her experience also includes serving as a People Services Advocate at COR Health Services and completing internships in child life services and outpatient therapy. Alexis began her academic career at Bonny Eagle High School, graduating in 2012, which set the stage for her pursuit of higher education in social work and psychology.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her role at Community Healthlink, Alexis Pinkham gained valuable experience in various positions. She worked as an Outpatient Therapist at YOU, Inc. from 2018 to 2021 and as an Outpatient Therapy Intern there from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a People Services Advocate at COR Health Services from 2016 to 2018. Her early career included internships at The Floating Hospital and MAS Home Care, where she contributed to children's services and office administration.
Clinical Responsibilities
In her capacity as an Emergency Services Clinician, Alexis Pinkham is responsible for developing treatment and safety plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers. This ensures that clients receive appropriate levels of care tailored to their individual needs. Her role involves conducting thorough mental health evaluations and coordinating with medical professionals to facilitate effective patient management and support.