Msw Candice Omar Lcsw, Lcasa

Candice Omar has over 9 years of work experience in the field of social work and counseling. Candice is currently working as a Clinical Care Navigator at Spring Health since June 2022. Previously, they worked as a Clinical Instructor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from January 2021 to May 2022, where they provided counseling services to healthcare workers and conducted psychotherapy with various populations.

Before that, Candice worked as an EAP Clinical Counselor at Workplace Options from September 2018 to May 2022, offering counseling support to employees. Candice also served as a Social Work Practitioner and Program Manager at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from March 2016 to July 2020.

In addition, they have experience as a Clinical Social Worker at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety from July 2019 to June 2020. Candice has also held roles such as Chair of the HIV/STI Committee at Partnership for Healthy Durham from July 2017 to July 2019, Substance Abuse Counselor Intern at SouthLight Healthcare from August 2017 to May 2018, and Workforce Development Specialist at Telamon Corporation from April 2014 to March 2016.

Their earlier experiences include working as a Program Manager at Durham County Community Living Program, Inc. from July 2013 to April 2014 and as an Adult Protective Services Intern at Pitt County Department of Social Services from January 2013 to May 2013.

Candice Omar obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from East Carolina University, which they completed from 2008 to 2013. Following this, they pursued a Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from East Carolina University, completing it from 2013 to 2014. Candice then went on to earn a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from East Carolina University, which they obtained from 2015 to 2018.

In addition to their educational achievements, Candice has obtained several certifications. Candice holds a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor Associate certification, acquired in October 2018. Moreover, they obtained a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate License from the NC Social Work Certification & Licensure Board in June 2018. Candice has also obtained certifications in Cybersecurity at Work, Learning GDPR, and Preventing Harassment in the Workplace, all from LinkedIn, in June 2022. Lastly, they hold a Certified Workforce Development Specialist certification, although the details regarding the institution and year obtained are not provided.