Ryan Ellender

Ryan Ellender, LCSW has a diverse background in the mental health field. Ryan currently serves as the Director of Clinical Services at Oceans Healthcare, where they oversee clinical operations. Prior to this role, they worked as a Therapist at Oceans Healthcare, providing individual and group therapy services.

Before joining Oceans Healthcare, Ryan worked at the Open Health Care Clinic as a Behavioral Health Case Manager. In this role, they served patients in a Federally Qualified Health Center sexual health clinic, facilitating depression and anxiety assessments, crisis intervention, and risk management counseling.

Ryan's earlier experience includes roles at St. Christophers Addiction Wellness Center. Ryan served as a Therapist, facilitating chemical dependency and psychotherapy groups, as well as providing individual psychotherapy sessions. Ryan also worked as a Case Manager, identifying resources and coordinating outside appointments for patients in residential drug and alcohol treatment. Additionally, they served as a Recovery Advocate Supervisor, overseeing support staff and coordinating daily operations.

Prior to those roles, Ryan worked as a Clinical Assistant, assisting social workers and counselors with therapeutic activities and leading educational groups on addiction recovery. Ryan also worked as a Recovery Advocate, supervising patients during the recovery program and ensuring their safety and well-being.

Overall, Ryan Ellender, LCSW has gained extensive experience in various mental health settings, including clinical services, case management, and recovery advocacy.

Ryan Ellender, LCSW completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2020. Prior to that, they acquired a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mass Communication from McNeese State University in 2002.