Skilled Clinical Social Worker accustomed to working in fast paced environments. Dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care with 16+ years experience in medical and mental health settings, working with diverse populations in private practice, outpatient, and inpatient psychiatric treatment settings.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Attentive listener
- Family maintenance
- Detail-oriented
- Team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- I have work within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses and occupational therapists to meet the complex needs of clients. My ability to understand my clients’ needs and work with a broad range of professionals from many different sectors has been key to my success in assisting clients to maximize their personal recovery and capacity to manage their own lives.
Identified clients at risk of homelessness and successfully implemented interventions such as working with the client to develop personal budgets and support plan.Successfully worked with hospital psychiatrists and nurses to develop multidisciplinary care plans for clients who I’d identified as suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Built up excellent relationships with all clients and their families and was commended by clients for my ability to make them feel comfortable and safe.
Saint Marys, KS, 2011 -
- Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.Guided youth through the emancipation planning process.Determined eligibility for various public assistance programs such as cash, medical assistance, food stamps, etc.
Millsboro, DE, 08/2010 - 08/2012
- Worked with children and adolescent with co-occurring disorders. Worked with clinical psychiatrist to draft treatment plans.Implemented therapeutic plans for each child and recorded child's progress in case file.Communicated regularly with family members and significant others during the treatment process.
Pasadena, CA, 2009 - 2011
- Compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.Assessed patient and delivered comprehensive case management services.Maintained a caseload of 35 Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.Practiced cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.Presented case history material for review and discussion with other staff members. patients, working under strict deadlines.
Pittsburg, KS, 05/2006 - 2008
- Perform individual and family, agency, and home-based therapy for medically fragile children in therapeutic foster care homes with goal of reunification. Directed all protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities. Advised patients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans.Communicated with relatives of patients about diagnoses and treatment programs.Reduced the unnecessary risk of institutional care by treating high-risk clients living in the community.
- Supported residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene.
Milwaukee, WI, 04/2002 - 2008
- Implemented therapeutic plans for each child and recorded child's progress in case file.Conferred with parents and guardians, teachers and administrators to resolve clients' behavioral and academic problems.
Monessen, PA, 1999 - 2002
- Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.Developed case files and treatment plans under the supervision of the facilities clinical psychologist.Communicated with local agencies, schools, churches, courts and employers regarding client involvement and attendance in programs.
Chester Springs, PA, 1998 - 1999
- Supported residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene.Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions.Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior.Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
Case management, Consultant, Medical assistance, Rehabilitation Services, Therapeutic Interventions,Treatment Planning
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School Attended
- WIDENER UNIVERSITY
- Eastern University
- Temple University
Job Titles Held:
- Income Maintenance Caseworker
- Therapeutic Staff Support
- Social Worker
- Clinical Coordinator
- Therapeutic Staff Support
- Therapeutic Staff Support
- Residential Counselor
Degrees
- MSW
- MBA
- Bachelor of Arts
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