Licensed social worker with strong background in clinical practice and community outreach. Proven ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving needs. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic counseling. Known for reliability and effective team integration, ensuring impactful and results-driven outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
Clinical Counselor
Alpha Behavioral Health Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and treatment plans.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental counseling sessions.
Improved client outcomes with thorough assessments, goal setting, and progress tracking.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients'' diverse needs.
Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.
Conducted crisis interventions for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients'' active participation in their treatment process.
Managed caseloads efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines for case notes submission, improving overall team productivity.
Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
Counseled clients with gambling and substance use disorder problems.
Case Manager
Department Of Mental Health
05.2023 - 11.2023
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Customer Service Representative
Bank Of America-External
02.2023 - 05.2023
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Mental Health Technician
Wellpath
08.2022 - 11.2022
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Human Services Specialist II
Department Of Social Services
08.2019 - 08.2022
Review reports of an alleged case of abuse or neglect
Participated in trainings and seminars to improve skills set and knowledge.
Investigate the case through interviews with key people, including children, parents, other relatives, and medical providers
Collect documentary evidence such as drug screens
Medical reports, arrest records, and court filings
Plan and coordinate services to help children and their families
Fill out paperwork outlining the investigation and the resulting actions that were taken
Monthly visits to ensure safety and well-being of minor children
Create treatment plans with family
Monitor parents' progress in recommended treatment services
Met with clients to conduct assessments of current situations and establish what needs to address.
Maintained heavy caseload by utilizing effective time management and organizational skills.
Customer Service Representative
Bank Of America External
11.2018 - 08.2019
Open and maintain customer accounts by recording account information
Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution
Maintain financial accounts by processing customer adjustments
Recommend potential products or services to management by
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Shift Manager
Dairy Queen
05.2015 - 11.2018
Perform administrative functions that includes end of shift
paperwork
Greet customers and provide quality service when taking orders
Prepare and distribute food in a timely manner
Handle financial transactions while operating a cash register
Stock products to ensure menu items are ready for sale
Maintain safety of the work area by following procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Limestone University
09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Morris College
05.2018
Skills
Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, E-Mail, and Internet Explorer
Social Work
Suicide Prevention
Individual Therapy
Case Management
Substance Abuse Counseling
Client documentation
Psychosocial assessment
Treatment Planning
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Behavioral Counseling
Client advocacy
Social services
Crisis intervention
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Timeline
Social Worker
Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Counselor
Alpha Behavioral Health Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
Case Manager
Department Of Mental Health
05.2023 - 11.2023
Customer Service Representative
Bank Of America-External
02.2023 - 05.2023
Mental Health Technician
Wellpath
08.2022 - 11.2022
Human Services Specialist II
Department Of Social Services
08.2019 - 08.2022
Customer Service Representative
Bank Of America External
11.2018 - 08.2019
Shift Manager
Dairy Queen
05.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Morris College
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Master of Arts - Social Work
Limestone University
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