“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
–Mahatma Gandhi-Indian Political Leader
We all are familiar with social workers, but have you heard about clinical social workers? Why are they not discussed much despite doing such a remarkable job? Social work covers a vast range and comprises various sectors. Social workers are integral in propelling social welfare, solidity, and progression in the community. It is a broad field that extends to every facet of community life, including schools, prisons, corporations, and government agencies.
The history of clinical social work is quite old. In 1905, the first social worker was hired in an outpatient clinic. Clinical social incorporates hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, etc. The interdisciplinary team consists of doctors, nurses, dieticians, and other specialists, and their primary goal is to work toward the better health of patients. But what are the other more thoughtful aspects of clinical social work? Is it just providing the patient with medicines, services, and assistance, or is it a more profound job? Let’s wrap our heads around Eric Hall, the man who left his Criminal Justice career for the love of humanity.
So, from day one, was Hall, a social worker? No. He started his career in 2006 as an Associate Professional at T & T Youth Services. During his 11 months tenure, Hall assisted qualified professionals bysupervising treatment plans, community support workers, and clients. He used to communicate with mental health patients directly. Later in 2007, Hall joined Superior Healthcare Incorporation as a director of operations. He was hired to offer leadership and manage the operational functions for their four sites to ensure quality service anddeliverables.
The multifacetedcareer of Hall comprises various notable endeavors. In 2011, Hall joined Trinity Services LLC as a Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Supervisor. Later he joined their C-Rep department and coordinated with their stakeholders. He was appointed to look after the management and administration tasks. He was in charge of weekly supervision, child and family team meetings, and field visits. In MST, Hall used to bridge the communication gap between patients and consultants. He also updated therapists on concerns based on adherence reports, was actively involved in helping the agency move towards meeting goals, completed screenings when needed, 24-hour crisis response, and NC Topps.
In 2015, Hall joined Johari Family Services as their business operations manager and helped them increase their capacity through meetings with Juvenile court counselors, social service workers, and school officials. He served in this position till June 2016.
Hall began his official and licensed clinical social worker in 2017. He served in Yelverton’s Enrichment Services Incorporation. Hall was a member of Yelverton’s intense in-home team and
was responsible for providingoutpatient therapy. His continuous efforts and breakthrough performance lent him to the Clinical Director position in a brief time. He was appointed to analyze and transmit the patient’s needs to clinicians. As a licensed clinical social worker, he encouragedclients to express their feelings and helped them develop insight regarding themselves and their relationships.
After acquiring years of experience, 2021 was the best time to develop his own healthcare organization. He founded Creative Minds Healthcare, PLLC, to fulfill the needs of children, adolescents, and adults through assessments and outpatient services. His organization is committed to creating change in many different areas of his surrounding community.
Born on December 3, 1983, in Rockingham, NC, Hall was raised in Dobbins Heights (the North Yard) of Hamlet, NC. At eleven, Hall lost his father. Hecompleted his high school education at Richmond Sr High School. Diligent in studies Hall was listed on Dean’s list and was highly recommended by Dr. David Barlow to enter the first official Criminal Justice program at Fayetteville State University. In 2006 he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. During his criminal justice studies, Hall realized that numerous innocent peoplewere falsely accused and eventually punished and penalized. This thought triggered his inner social worker, and in 2017, he earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California.
Not only an empathetic social worker, but Hall is an enthusiastic footballer too. During his college days, Hall consecutively won Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championships in 2002 and 2003. From 2008-2011 he coached middle school football at Lewis Chapel Middle School,specifically in the defensive position.
Hall became the head coach before moving up to the high school. He has been at 71st high school since 2013 and remained the defensive line coach until 2018. His passion for football stays the same even after completing college. In 2019, he took over as the Defensive Coordinator, and during the 2021 football season, the defense finished the regular season 1 in the state 3A for the first time in school history. In the 2022 season, the school finished 3rd in the state for 3A overall, losing in the Regional Championship. Fayetteville City Council awarded Hall a medal and certificate of Excellence for his outstanding and earnest efforts during the 2020-2021 football season.
Hall has many notable professional board associations and licenses. He is aLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina, is associated with the National Association for Social Workers (NASW) Board, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and Persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs (NADD). Moreover, Hall is an official member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
To wrap up, Eric Hall excels in the art of humanitarianism. His back-and-forth effortsin promoting clinical social work are commendable. Hall constantly stimulates change in the community through his organization and skilled team. He received many valued awards and certificates, including the prestigious North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB) certificate for best Clinical Supervisor (CCS).
