Shanee James
Elgin
Summary
versatile and detail-oriented professional with a Master’s degree in Social Work and extensive experience in assessment, data collection, and program evaluation. Skilled in conducting psychosocial assessments, managing complex case data, and analyzing outcomes to inform decision-making. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with diverse populations, and maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at research-related tasks including literature review, survey facilitation, and data reporting, with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Committed to applying social work expertise to contribute to rigorous research projects and evidence-based outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department of Defence
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct voluntary home visits for expecting parents and families with infants/toddlers, providing education about child development, infant care, parent–child bonding, and family dynamics.
- Use standardized tools to assess risk factors, screen parent and child well-being, and determine areas of need. Develop service plans tailored to the findings.
- Facilitate parenting classes, support groups, workshops, or playgroups.
- Provide information and referrals to military and civilian services. Coordinate with other agencies to ensure families receive needed services.
- Engage with the military community to raise awareness about the program. Coordinate with local commands, family readiness groups, military health services, and community agencies. Conduct or participate in events related to prevention of child abuse/neglect.
- Support parents’ emotional well‐being, addressing concerns. Provide guidance and emotional support; in cases of identified risk, coordinate with clinical teams as needed.
- Document client progress, maintain accurate case files according to regulatory standards and complete treatment plan.
Substance Use Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for Veterans, including identifying strengths, limitations, internal/external supports, coping skills, and service needs. Use structured clinical interviews and tools.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran, family/caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team, with measurable, achievable goals.
- Provide clinical interventions using various modalities, applying therapeutic approaches suitable for SUD, co‐occurring mental health issues, and medical comorbidities.
- Ensure continuity of care via coordination with other VA or community services.
- Rapidly assess risk, develop and implement safety or crisis plans, and refer or escalate to higher care when necessary.
- Maintain accurate, timely records of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, interventions, and outcome measures in VA’s clinical record systems. Comply with facility, Joint Commission, and VA policy standards.
- Monitor and help improve program performance: track outcomes, performance metrics, patient satisfaction, referrals, demographics, and report these metrics as required by VA policy. Identify areas for quality improvement.
Clinical Social Worker
LHC Group
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients and their families to identify social, emotional, environmental, or financial needs.
- Develop, implement, and update care or treatment plans in collaboration with the health care team to address patient/family needs.
- Provide counseling, emotional support, and interventions to help patients and caregivers cope with illness, recovery, loss, or transitions.
- Facilitate referrals/linkage to community resources to support patient recovery and well-being.
- Assist with advance directives, discharge planning, home/Nursing home/community transitions and ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitor and document patient progress, maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, assessments, and interventions in accordance with LHC Group policies.
- Educate and support patients and family/caregivers on coping strategies, self-management, health behavior, and following medical recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and address identified needs.
Social Worker
Central Ohio Area Agency
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of older adults or disabled adults, including evaluation of physical, social, emotional, functional, environmental, and financial needs.
- Develop and implement person-centered care plans or service plans with measurable goals, identifying resources (formal and informal) to match individual needs.
- Cordinate services, connect clients with services. Monitor delivery of those services and follow up regularly to update care plan needs.
- Assist with eligibility, benefit enrollment, or renewals for state, federal, and local programs for older adults and persons with disabilities.
- Conduct home visits or site visits as needed to assess conditions and service effectiveness. Follow up with reassessment when needed.
- Advocate on behalf of clients, working with other providers, agencies, and family members to ensure client's needs are met and that services are delivered appropriately.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation. Use agency databases or case management software.
- Monitor for safety issues, elder abuse or neglect, report as required by regulations.
Social Worker
Rivervista Health and Wellness
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Conduct initial psychosocial/clinical assessments and/or intake evaluations to determine symptomology, functioning, needs, psychiatric risk, and appropriateness for services.
- Facilitate the admission process, including determining level of care in conjunction with on-call physicians.
- Develop, implement, and review treatment plans for individuals, families, or groups. Include measurable goals and review progress regularly.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy/counseling as part of behavioral health / substance use treatment.
- Coordinate aftercare referrals and resources, helping patients transition from facility care to outpatient services or community-based supports.
- Assist with discharge planning, engaging families or caregivers as needed, and ensuring continuity of care.
- Document all assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, integrated summaries, discharge summaries, and other required clinical records in a timely, clear, and professional way.
- Maintain regulatory, licensing, and organizational compliance.
- Provide crisis intervention/support when needed, including risk assessment and coordinating emergency procedures.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
THERAPIST
Nationwide Children's Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of youth and families in multiple domains to identify risk and protective factors.
- Develop individualized MST (Multisystemic Therapy)or IFAST (Intermediate Family and Systems Therapy) treatment plans with clear, measurable goals in collaboration with the family, caregivers, and relevant community systems.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions in the natural environment focused on changing behavior in multiple systems.
- Provide caregiver training and coaching to help parents/caregivers implement behavioral strategies, improve family functioning, and manage youth behavior.
- Collaborate with schools, juvenile justice, child welfare, and other community providers to coordinate support and align systems.
- Monitor progress via regular data collection, outcome tracking, and fidelity checks to ensure interventions are implemented as designed.
- Participate in weekly supervision and case reviews to maintain adherence to MST principles and clinical standards.
- Manage caseload of families, providing ongoing support, crisis intervention as needed, and frequent home visits.
- Document assessments, progress, treatment plans, contact notes, outcome measures, and discharge summaries in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning if risks to self or others arise and coordinate higher level of care if needed.
- Engage in quality improvement efforts, program evaluation, and possibly contribute to research or reporting on program outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA09-2017
Skills
- Assessment & Analysis
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Project Management & Coordination
- Organizational & Time Management Skills
- Research & Analytical Skills
- Professional & Technical Skills
- Efficient under pressure
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Motivational interviewing
- Data collection and management
Timeline
Social Worker
Department of Defence
09.2024 - Current
Substance Use Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2023 - 09.2024
Clinical Social Worker
LHC Group
07.2021 - 03.2022
Social Worker
Central Ohio Area Agency
03.2020 - 06.2021
Social Worker
Rivervista Health and Wellness
08.2019 - 03.2020
THERAPIST
Nationwide Children's Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
University of Southern California