Barbara Bradford, LCSW, LIMHP

Barbara Bradford, LCSW, LIMHP has extensive work experience as a Licensed Mental Health Professional. Starting in 2012, they worked at Cigna Behavioral Health as a Case Manager Specialist, where they provided support to individuals with substance abuse and complex medical concerns. Barbara collaborated with training managers to design new programs and materials to improve coaching skills in dealing with severe behavioral health issues. Barbara also served as a subject matter expert on substance abuse within the organization and mentored new employees. In 2017, they joined the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services as a Mental Health Practitioner II until 2019. From 2019 to 2020, Barbara worked as a Social Work Supervisor at the Lincoln Regional Center, Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services. In 2018, they were a Clinical Therapist at AbleTo Inc., providing therapy to participants in Nebraska via telephone or online. Barbara'sresponsibilities included conducting initial consultations and assessing program appropriateness for individuals with mental health concerns related to medical issues or life transitions. Barbara then joined The Bridge Behavioral Health in 2020 as a Counselor in the Residential department, where they worked until 2022. Currently, they are employed as a Licensed Mental Health Professional at TimelyCare.

Barbara Bradford, LCSW, LIMHP has an extensive education history in the field of social work. Barbara earned their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Minnesota, specializing in Clinical Social Work, from 1991 to 1993. Prior to their graduate studies, Barbara completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work at East Carolina University from 1984 to 1987. Barbara also holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Human Services, General, which they obtained from Southeast Community College from 1979 to 1981. Additionally, Barbara attended Central Piedmont Community College from 1975 to 1977, where they studied Human Services, General.

Apart from their academic achievements, Barbara has obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 2020, they completed the "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself" certification offered by LinkedIn. In 2019, Barbara became a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Barbara also obtained a Master of Social Work certification from the same institution in 2014.

Overall, Barbara Bradford has a strong academic foundation in social work, with their diverse educational experiences and additional certifications contributing to their professional qualifications and expertise.