Social Worker Skills

• Develop and coordinate implementation of individualized holistic multidisciplinary recovery treatment plans.
• Collaborated with treatment team of clinical social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and rehabilitation counselors to Developed individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual assessments, treatment plans, and counseling services to diverse populations diagnosed with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders.
• Write individualized treatment plans, the clinical component of educational plans, progress summaries, and other necessary case-related information
• Conducted/completed home studies/developed treatment plans, placed infants/ children in foster care home/facility, provided resources/referrals, court representation.
• Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems; completed court reports, case plans and other legal documents.
• Formulated treatment plans, conducted ongoing casework initiatives and provided advocacy services in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborated with treatment team of social workers, rehabilitation therapists and medical staff to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Reviewed court documents and developed comprehensive treatment plans within local system of care with involved stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Psychiatry Consultative Liaison Service to develop treatment plans and coordinate discharge for outpatient care.
• Performed assessments for mental health functioning; developed treatment plans related to rehabilitation services and goals.
• Assessed adults and adolescents for mental health and substance abuse treatment and developed individualized treatment plans.
• Participated in treatment team collaborations to facilitate coordination of services and development of treatment plans.
• Implemented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Basic Computer Skills to write individualized treatment plans and monthly reports.
• Developed individualized treatment plans, monitored progress, and conducted quarterly treatment plan reviews.
• Developed and implemented of substance abuse specific individual treatment plans for chemically addicted males.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, deliver all discharge/continuous care planning and inter-agency coordination.
• Performed psychological assessments; compiled treatment plans using the MDS Medicare/Medicaid computer system.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate and implement treatment plans.
• Develop treatment plans provide assessments, annual/quarterly reports, counseling and crisis intervention.

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• Completed Bio-psych-social intake assessments, chemical dependency evaluations with DSM-IV diagnoses, and implemented treatment plans and utilization reviews.
• Performed reassessments to ensure continuing eligibility* Developed Plan of Cares based on information received in Intake Assessments and Reassessments
• Evaluated needs of individuals and appropriateness for services through intake assessments and structured group/individual sessions accordingly.
• Completed intake assessments and facilitated ongoing treatment and permanency planning for children in therapeutic foster care.
• Completed intake assessments, risk assessments, developmental assessments, drug/alcohol assessments and parent/guardian assessments.
• Provide individual therapy, weekly intake assessments and assess for appropriateness of treatment.
• Develop and implement inmate intake assessments and programming designed to enhance inmate rehabilitation.
• Conducted intake assessments with individuals applying for mental health/developmental disability case management.
• Preformed intake assessments and home-visit contacts to individuals in the parenting program.
• Conducted intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations for outpatient mental health clinic.
• Performed intake assessments for clients seeking financial and medical assistance.
• Determined need for emergency hospitalization by performing intake assessments.
• Conducted intake assessments, suicide assessments and individual counseling.
• Conducted intake assessments and assisted in admission decisions.
• Completed intake assessments of program participants upon admission.
• Perform intake assessments and determinations for individual Treatment.
• Performed intake assessments to determine eligibility for services.
• Completed intake assessments and conducted group counseling
• Conducted intake assessments of incoming residents.
• Conducted intake assessments and community referrals

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• Trained and effectively utilized techniques in interviewing sexually/physically abused children, medical/legal aspects of child abuse, and family intervention/treatments.
• Conduct time-sensitive investigations regarding allegations of child abuse and neglect, providing an advanced level of specialized case management.
• Investigated child abuse and neglect allegations Determined needs of family members/coordinate services Prepared reports for Juvenile and District court
• Job responsibilities included receiving all child abuse referrals, providing emergency on-call services and conducting required investigations.
• Educated community professionals on the dynamics of child abuse, child reporting laws and community responsibility.
• Received incoming phone calls of allegations of possible child abuse/neglect and reported data to supervisor.
• Investigated and assessed allegations of child abuse and provided crisis intervention to families and children.
• Provided after-hour emergency Child Protective coverage for reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Assessed and intervened in critical situations involving child abuse and neglect and domestic circumstances.
• Conduct protective service assessments and evaluations of suspected child abuse and dependent adult abuse.
• Investigate and perform comprehensive clinical evaluations of reported incidents of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Investigated child abuse or neglect cases and made recommendations for authorized action when necessary.
• Educated on child abuse issues, mandated reporting and nurtured collaborative working relationships.
• Conducted investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect and recorded findings.
• Lead mandated reporter on allegations of child abuse/neglect cases and staff allegations.
• Provided initial investigations for allegations of child abuse or neglect.
• Conducted initial child abuse and neglect assessments according to policy.
• Reported on possible child abuse and terrorist threats to appropriate authority
• Court investigations of child abuse/neglect, recommendations, intervention.
• Conducted investigations for preventive assessments and child abuse/neglect cases.

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• Completed assessments regarding safety and interactions with each household member as well as made appropriate referrals to community services when needed.
• Conducted appropriate referrals to community agencies or make connection within the organization who specializes in specific needs of patient/family members.
• Collaborate with professional staff, community agencies/clinics to provide appropriate referrals and coordinate care between school, home and community.
• Coordinated all services available for Filipino War Veteran soldiers and arranged appropriate referrals to meet the treatment objectives.
• Manage crisis situations and make appropriate referrals for detoxification and outpatient treatment utilizing other medical or psychiatric services.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members and made appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies and center departments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team approach and weekly rounds to discuss patient and family needs and appropriate referrals.
• Provided psychotherapy for individuals and couples dealing with career transitions and provided appropriate referrals for additional services.
• Promote continual well-being through community based services through appropriate referrals for the recovering patient and family.
• Developed discharge plans that included appropriate referrals for ongoing treatment, placement/housing, and community/social services.
• Make appropriate referrals to existing community agencies for additional support or housing services as needed.
• Counseled patients directly, intervening with individuals requiring special services and make appropriate referrals.
• Coordinated with community groups to determine appropriate referrals to connect families to community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention for veterans/family members and facilitate appropriate referrals to Mental Health services.
• Work independently and make appropriate referrals to community or other professional resources as necessary.
• Developed detailed recommendations and provided appropriate referrals to other agencies for additional services.
• Prepare written assessments, making appropriate referrals to community or other professional resources.
• Provide therapeutic intervention services to adults by making appropriate referrals to community services.
• Collaborate with community resources to determine appropriate referrals and develop treatment goals.
• Maintained ongoing contact with community resources to develop and determine appropriate referrals.

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• Provided one-on-one student services such as academic support, counseling, crisis intervention, intensive case management services and advising.
• Utilized crisis intervention, task-centered, and solution-focused therapies to address behavioral health concerns and medical problems among clients.
• Investigated cases of adult abuse; provided case management for adults needing services Provided on call crisis intervention services
• Provided intensive inpatient acute counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families facing sudden death and organ rejection.
• Provided crisis intervention, individual/family counseling and psycho-education to improve, and strengthen the function of the family.
• Implemented family crisis interventions and mediated between family members, stabilizing the family environment, and resolving conflicts.
• Provide documentation, psychological/annual quarterly assessments and reports, treatment plans, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Conducted in-home assessments and provided ongoing counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy and service referral as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention; coordinates activities with other human service agencies and provides information and referral request.
• Conducted assessments, treatment plans and provided case management, crisis intervention and psycho-educational group counseling.
• Provide an array of professional services including facilitation of groups, individual counseling and crisis intervention.
• Provided crisis intervention, follow-up counseling to youth and necessary documentation to any residents as needed.
• Provided advocacy for individuals with mental illness, performed crisis interventions and promoted suicide prevention.
• Co-facilitated 3 workshops; performed intakes; held individual counseling sessions; engaged in crisis intervention
• Provided consultant services to affiliated health care centers for crisis intervention and quality assurance compliance.
• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, academic and vocational counseling for forty emancipating foster youth.
• Monitored staff daily functions that included crisis interventions, medication dispensing and activity planning.
• Assisted in crisis intervention and disruptive behavior concerns involving veterans receiving weekly dialysis treatment.
• Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patient's receiving psychiatric intervention at CSH.
• Conduct Suicide Risk Assessments in hospital and hospital-based clinics, utilizing crisis intervention techniques.

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• Conducted individual, family and group therapy sessions using various techniques including non-directive play, behavior modification and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
• Develop and facilitate group therapy sessions focused on improving emotional management and utilizing positive coping skills.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions as well as conducted individual and family therapy sessions as indicated.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions and individual counseling on adult, adolescent and child units.
• Facilitated and documented patients' progress in relapse prevention group therapy sessions.
• Performed intake assessments and conducted individual/group therapy sessions for adult alcoholic patients.
• Provision of group therapy sessions for inpatient adults, geriatrics and adolescents
• Provided clinical leadership through individual counseling and leading group therapy sessions.
• Organized and facilitated weekly group therapy sessions and community meetings.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions with adolescents and families.
• Facilitated weekly group therapy sessions and provided individual counseling.
• Designed and facilitated group therapy sessions for adolescent females.
• Provided one-on-one therapy and facilitated group therapy sessions.
• Facilitated daily living group therapy sessions.
• Provided individual and group therapy sessions.
• Participate in daily treatment planning meetings with staff members -- Conduct patient intake assessments and discharge planning -- Facilitate group therapy sessions
• Provide case planning, individual and group therapy sessions to youth and adults admitted to Rescue's crisis stabilization units.
• Group therapy sessions, case management, parole petitions (County & State), and crisis intervention.
• Provided family, individual and group therapy sessions to at-risk youth and their families in the school setting.
• Conducted assessments, sought additional services and benefits assistance, completed M11Q forms, led group therapy sessions.

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• Review medical reports, psychological evaluations and other professional assessments, and make referrals to appropriate medical and mental health services.
• Coordinated client mental health services; facilitated individual, family, and group counseling sessions with abused and/or neglected adolescents.
• Coordinated resource acquisition, served on interdisciplinary teams including elder/child abuse; provided social work and mental health services.
• General responsibilities included assessment for mental health services, crisis intervention and referrals to drug/alcohol and other ancillary services.
• Worked with uninsured and economically disadvantaged citizens to ensure that they received quality health & mental health services.
• Provided mental health services to homeless adults and adolescent patients in meeting their rehabilitative needs.
• Case management of juvenile offenders and referrals for mental health services were additional responsibilities.
• Provided information, referrals and arrangements for community based social and mental health services.
• Provided direct mental health services to include individual/family/group therapy and crisis intervention to patients.
• Developed and facilitated community support and advocacy group for patients of mental health services.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide effective mental health services to members.
• Provided mental health services to chronic homeless population in Hollywood area.
• Offer referrals as needed for community-based behavioral and/or mental health services.
• Submitted referrals to community and governmental agencies for mental health services.
• Determine preliminary recommendations for either inpatient or outpatient mental health services.
• Collaborate with community agencies regarding mental health services for students.
• Provided comprehensive mental health services to children/adolescent/adult/ family clients.
• Provide a variety of mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient evaluations and treatment, consultations, and community referrals.
• Work with facility's Mental Health and physician consultants, and other staff to ensure mental health services were fully integrated.
• Access, coordinate and monitor Medicaid and community services including financial resources, housing, mental health services and vocational services.

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• Provided patient care including conducting assessments to determine eligibility for programs, determining preliminary diagnosis, developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Participated in various performance improvement initiatives within the unit to promote increased performance, patient/family satisfaction, and safe patient care.
• Contributed critical patient care input from a social work perspective, and developed/enhanced patient treatment plans based on overall clinical assessment.
• Improved documentation requirements, case conferencing, and patient care through standardized methods designed to evaluate functional ability and assess depression.
• Provided goal-oriented care plans and counseling with patients, family members and community services/agencies addressing specific patient care needs.
• Worked closely with hospital management, facility administrators and admissions directors in order to facilitate employee and patient care.
• Played an important role in coordinating services with interdisciplinary team and community agencies to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Prepare comprehensive progress reports and develop individual Patient Care Plans, establishing individual goals and activities for residents.
• Developed, prepared and maintained individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies.
• Contribute to patient care through quality of life assessments and participation in clinic quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, families and community agencies to ensure appropriate patient care and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain relationships with community-based providers and establish lines of communication that engender efficient and timely patient care.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient and obtain medical information relevant to patient care needs.
• Provided supportive counseling and directed interested individuals to patient care and hospice resources in the community.
• Participated as part of an interdisciplinary team in providing patient care for approximately 35 patients.
• Coordinate patient care upon discharge by providing linkage and referrals to other necessary community services.
• Utilized consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
• Supervised patient care activities to ensure compliance with current standards of acceptance for service eligibility.
• Document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services.
• Coordinated after-care services with interdisciplinary team and community agencies to ensure appropriate patient care.

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• Provided professional consultation and oversight regarding Medicaid regulations to hospital social workers, clients, other community professionals and family members.
• Followed case management guidelines established by national governing bodies Department of Health and the National Association of Social Workers.
• Provided clinical supervision and performed annual performance evaluations to Emergency Department social workers at Level 1 trauma center.
• Served as a liaison between hospital social workers and admissions personnel to coordinate resident returns and re-admissions.
• Participated with an interdisciplinary team consisting of social workers, psychologists, counselors, and psychiatrists.
• Conduct family finding activities to include computer searches, interviewing youth.social workers.and all potential leads.
• Served as acting clinical program manager overseeing clinic operations and supervision of counselors/social workers.
• Collaborated with other social workers and administrators to address behavioral concerns and merits.
• Prepared comprehensive reports on applicants to provide social workers with pertinent information.
• Facilitated a pilot program for Quarterly Continuing Education Units for Social Workers.
• Close communication with hospital Social Workers in hopes of attaining potential referrals.
• Communicated with senior social workers in regard to the supervised visitations.
• Maintained contact with hospital and county social workers regarding availability.
• Collaborate w/ other community social workers to coordinate events
• Supervised social workers in a school-based counseling program.
• Co-facilitated discharge plans with county social workers.
• Supervised other social workers and practicum students.
• Coordinate monthly education for Social Workers.
• Provided general assistant to Social Workers.
• Completed Pre-Service Social Workers/ Trainee Training Program

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• Collaborate with families and Medicare/Medicaid as a liaison to assist residents with application and qualification for sub acute/long term financial assistance.
• Determine ongoing client eligibility by applying standard eligibility criteria for financial assistance and related benefits to determine amount of assistance.
• Provided clients with referrals to other service providers and charitable organizations within the community that would offer financial assistance.
• Facilitated a national policy change with Novartis Pharmaceuticals to offer financial assistance to Medicare patients taking Novartis transplant medications.
• Provided financial assistance to faith-based social service agencies by helping with the design and development of indigenous micro-businesses.
• Assisted residents and families with applying for financial assistance and provided education/ referrals regarding resources available to them.
• Participated as a part of a multidisciplinary team to assist persons with disabilities access state financial assistance.
• Referred patients with no insurance or qualified for financial assistance to agencies for potential financial assistance.
• Provide individuals and families with counseling/advocacy, financial assistance/resources and linkage and brokerage with community resources.
• Complete assessments of emergency intake of current housing situations of qualified clients for financial assistance.
• Provide temporary direct financial assistance to clients living in poverty and experiencing a crisis situation.
• Determined eligibility and provided child welfare, financial assistance and case management to Native Americans.
• Review and examine cases periodically to assess client progress and eligibility for financial assistance.
• Determine eligibility for public financial assistance through interviewing, investigation, and budget analysis.
• Provided and explored financial assistance opportunities for families with premature and medically fragile infants.
• Provide discharge planning for participants, including assessment and recommendations for financial assistance.
• Assisted patients in obtaining financial assistance, community resources or specialized equipment.
• Referred clients to appropriated community resources, including financial assistance and housing.
• Provide information to families/residents as to Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Provide information to patients/families about financial assistance programs and other resources.

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• Prepared professionally written documents for court hearings and provided personal testimony on record in court setting regarding those documents.
• Provided written and verbal progress reports to supervisor and agency administrators, including testifying at court hearings.
• Testified in juvenile dependency court hearings and submitted timely accurate written court reports.
• Prepared for and participated in court hearings and court-ordered probation for juveniles.
• Attended juvenile court hearings to provide assessments of family environments.
• Attend monthly Family Court hearings and testify regarding permanency planning.
• Participated in court hearings and provided recommendations regarding case.
• Attended Probate Court hearings and testified on incapacitated residents.
• Prepared documentation based on child/parent interaction for court hearings.
• Provided professional input at periodically required court hearings.
• Participated in court hearings and submitted appropriate reports.
• Participated in court hearings and inter-agency meetings.
• Participate in dependency court hearings.
• Participated in family court hearings.
• Prepared Court reports, for foster placement, adoption, custody and contact attended Court Hearings and gave evidence on proceedings.
• Handled power of attorney documents, court hearings, scheduling of families meetings, all discharge documentation including state requirement documents.
• Provided court reports, testified, consulted with attorneys and court staff, and served summons to parents for court hearings.
• Attend court hearings, convene permanency staffing every 90 days, customize recruitment activities, and coordinate and attend matching and background
• Develop detail individual risk assessments and Appraisal Needs Services Plans for clients, generated court reports and attended court hearings.
• Maintained case files with detailed documentation of contacts, court hearings, and referrals for services while meeting state mandates.

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• Develop and coordinate client's care plan appropriate to interdisciplinary information and recommendations utilizing community resources and client's family support.
• Referred families to drug treatment, community resources and other necessary preventative programs, ensuring compliance with agency policy and procedures.
• Facilitated patient discharge planning and continuity of care utilizing professional relationships, comprehensive knowledge of community resources, insurance coverage options.
• Facilitated TANF under one groups through the implementation of educational forums, which introduced customers to available educational and community resources.
• Provide referrals to therapeutic, educational and other community resources designed to assist children entering permanent families through adoption or guardianship.
• Developed, maintained and utilized a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others.
• Developed a rapport with the individual/family to strengthen the person/family through support and education with the assistance of community resources.
• Terminated activity with client or provider based on resolution of established goals or successful integration to community resources.
• Assisted Patients with qualifying for program, maintaining eligibility and referral to Community Resources needed.
• Assisted students in obtaining referrals for long-standing therapeutic interventions and community resources and vocation programs.
• Maintain current information on all frequently used community resources, financial resources and placement facilities.
• Identify community resources to maximize independence and reduce risk of life-altering injury or hospital readmission.
• Utilized various community resources to assist clients in effectively transitioning back into their environments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and educate families regarding advanced directives and community resources.
• Completed referrals of family members to community resources and advocated for the family unit.
• Provide short-term counseling services and educating and/or assisting the patient in obtaining community resources.
• Provided individual, group and crisis counseling: facilitated programmatic involvement utilizing community resources.
• Researched and facilitated referrals to community resources and advocated for clients in court.
• Collaborated with collateral community agencies and assisted families in obtaining necessary community resources.
• Provided supportive counseling and referrals to other agencies or community resources as need

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• Executed full assessments including substance abuse history, family history, medical history, educational history and mental health history.
• Provided clinical intervention, including coordination with DSS for protective service investigations, substance abuse evaluations, and referrals.
• Provided individual assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy services to individuals with substance abuse problems in a hospital setting.
• Worked with individuals suffering from substance abuse and utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and 12 Step program ideals during counseling.
• Provided information to individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
• Complete mental health/substance abuse assessments, short-term individual counseling, treatment planning, psycho-educational groups and referrals.
• Provide mental health/substance abuse services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients on an inpatient unit.
• Served as community educator, e.g., conducted community education regarding alcohol and substance abuse.
• Provided psychotherapy to individual adults and couples, particularly those with substance abuse histories.
• Linked families to additional supports and services including medication monitoring and substance abuse programs.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling for substance abuse and alcohol abuse users.
• Provide substance abuse counseling/recovery coaching and social services referrals to families and individuals.
• Maintain a caseload, provide individual/group counseling and facilitate substance abuse education sessions.
• Provided individual and family therapy to adolescents referred to Substance Abuse Services.
• Provided counseling for individuals on probation from substance abuse/or DUI status.
• Provided some couples counseling when substance abuse compromised marital relations.
• Participated in extensive training related to substance abuse issues.
• Provide substance abuse treatment in the assigned residential facility.
• Facilitated psychiatric hospitalization and substance abuse treatment when necessary.
• Provided counseling and casework services to pregnant substance abusers.

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• Verified and maintained proper documentation of records; transcribed memos; assisted in the development and implementation of service plans
• Presented service plans in review conferences and coordinated service delivery to complete permanency plans for children.
• Maintained client and appropriate collateral contacts in accordance with service plans to ensure effective intervention.
• Provided case management by developing service plans and coordination and overseeing on a regular basis.
• Developed comprehensive family assessments and service plans identifying the safety and risk issues to child/children.
• Determine appropriate services and writes/implements service plans; provides case management services to monitor compliance.
• Collaborate with outside agencies in the development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive service plans.
• Completed timely recording of all documentation using NYS Connections and Family Assessment Service Plans.
• Developed and implemented service plans and adoption progress reports in accordance with State regulation.
• Complete comprehensive family assessments and develop individualized service plans for each family.
• Developed Individual Service Plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities and elderly populations.
• Developed and implement therapeutic service plans focused on child specific needs.
• Created and reviewed service plans and related documentation according to standards.
• Conducted comprehensive, multidimensional assessments and developed and monitored service plans.
• Organized and facilitated permanency team meetings to determine treatment service plans.
• Presented cases to determine appropriate services and created/implemented service plans.
• Completed child and family assessments and developed individualized service plans.
• Develop service plans and behavioral interventions for chronically mentally ill.
• Developed service plans and assessed with medical personnel individual competencies.
• Developed service plans to insure family re-unification when appropriate.

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• Facilitated and participated in end of life/withdrawal of life support and provided referral/linkage to hospice or palliative care interventions.
• Incorporated clinical social work and bereavement jobs into one position that saved Heartland Hospice financially and clinically.
• Provided individual counseling/case management for hospice, elderly and mobility impaired clients in need of supportive services.
• Present a positive image of Hospice within the community and facilitate appropriate educational programs as requested.
• Provide assistance with extended care facility placement and coordination of care between facility and hospice.
• Coordinated patient discharge arrangements including nursing home placement, rehabilitation, hospice, and transportation.
• Provided all social work case management functions within interdisciplinary team setting of Hospice agency.
• Maintain accurate documentation on contacts with bereaved family members according to Liberty Hospice policies.
• Worked effectively within interdisciplinary teams; coordinated equipment, transportation and Hospice transfers.
• Experience with insurance Qualifications as well as criteria qualification upon Hospice Benefit.
• Educated residents and families on hospice services and facilitated decision making.
• Referred terminal patients to hospice care and participated in mortality review.
• Organized and directed annual Memorial Service for families/caregivers and hospice team.
• Case-managed hospice patients/families in intensive, short-term palliative care unit setting.
• Skilled collaborator with medical, hospice and community agencies.
• Completed paperwork necessary to facilitate formal admission to hospice.
• Provided comprehensive case management and hospice care.
• Presented hospice program directly to patient/family.
• Coordinated Hospice referrals and placements.
• Present a positive image of Hospice within the community while providing education to the community related to palliative care and treatment.

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• Documented daily entries in resident's medical records Coordinated discharge planning for community placement Participated in interdisciplinary care-planning and MDS completion
• Completed MDS assessments to determine mood and cognitive functioning, relaying information to interdisciplinary team and families.
• Conducted and completed comprehensive admission, quarterly and annual assessments of patients and completed MDS documentation.
• Completed MDS assessments to identify triggers that required monitoring.
• Completed MDS evaluations and necessary discharge/transfer forms.
• Completed clinical documentation and MDS assessments.
• Coordinated and conducted interdisciplinary MDS conferences.
• Completed individual MDS assessments on residents.
• Administer Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) as part of Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Nursing Homes.
• Provided MDS assessments, attended patient conferences, assisted with patient and family matters, and provided discharge planning and documentation.
• Completed assessments, social histories, MDS, on all new admissions and current residents on quarterly or as needed basis.
• Completed Social Service MDS assessments, care plans and all essential social services documentation for a skilled, long-term care facility.
• Conduct Initial Assessments, IDT Care Planning/Conferences, Discharge Planning/Resources/Referrals, MDS 3.0, Charting/Progress Notes, and Patient Support/Satisfaction.
• Complete all UDA, MDS, and CAA s within specified time frame with focus on capturing mood and behavioral indicators
• Determined schedule and executed MDS+ meetings to identify specific care needs for the clients and formulate their plan of care.
• Complete necessary documentation, MDS paperwork, care plans, progress notes and function as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completed necessary documentation to concur with both state and federal regulations (MDS, care plans, RAPS).
• Conduct daily MDS assessments as required by the State of Missouri to assess behaviors and needs of each resident.
• Assist with Medicaid applications, keep current care-plan notes on all residents and complete MDS assessments timely and accurately.
• Worked on MDS that indicated a patient's heal care, as well as their psychological and behavior moods.

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• Provided advanced level permanency planning and protection of children through multidisciplinary meetings which included members of community and health care providers.
• Collaborated with individuals, physicians, and health care personnel with evaluation and treatment planning that maximized individual resident choice.
• Provided professional advisory services and training to other health care professionals and community agencies concerning primary and secondary preventing programs.
• Partnered with the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team to deliver clinical services and help patients with reaching their fullest rehabilitative potential.
• Cultivate relationships with multidisciplinary team and community health care providers to ensure continuum of care and seamless care coordination.
• Provision and facilitation of discharge planning services utilizing knowledge of community health care providers and resources.
• Worked closely with community organizations and health care providers to insure clients received appropriate services.
• Complete necessary paperwork with social services agencies to ensure reimbursement of health care expenditures.
• Provided transitional health care services and established community supports and resources for patients.
• Provided resource referrals, consultation and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Recommend emotional and mental-health care for residents with chronic medical conditions.
• Participated in community agency meetings to promote health care awareness.
• Worked effectively with other health care providers to coordinate care
• Documented and communicated collaborative behavioral health care.
• Attend social work department and staff meetings, grand rounds and hospital seminars promoting professional development in a health care setting.
• Correspond with other professionals who work with the child, such as teachers, health care providers, therapists, etc.
• Complete Medicaid applications with patients as needed and assist patients and their families with Advanced Directives for health care decision making.
• Collaborated with health care plans including IEHP and Molina to apply appropriate medical, psychological, and social interventions to clients.
• Maintained files for all residents, providing individualized care plans for each resident to assure their health care needs were met.
• Participated in daily rounds with multidisciplinary health care team to coordinate plan of care and patient discharge needs and/or anticipated obstacles.

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• Provide individual/family therapy and domestic violence preventive psycho-education.
• Case Management with families to help them utilize community resources including drug and alcohol treatment/rehabilitation, housing and domestic violence counseling.
• Hired as social worker in newly-initiated human trafficking victims' program within outstanding regional domestic violence and sexual assault agency.
• Provided crisis counseling and mediation services to patients and families regarding traumatic incidents, domestic violence issues and family disagreements.
• Developed and presented educational seminars to physicians regarding managed care, legal, ethical, confidential and domestic violence issues.
• Presented at National Domestic Violence Prevention Conference on detection of victimization and types of interventions tailored to hospital setting.
• Provided emotional support, education and assistance with accessing community resources for patients experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Conduct consults and crisis intervention for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Detroit area hospital emergency departments.
• Conduct domestic violence emergency shelter placement for clients who meet the criteria for domestic violence emergency shelter placement.
• Performed crisis intervention counseling and made arrangements to military personnel and dependents who are involved in domestic violence.
• Provided bilingual treatment to individuals, couples and families experiencing domestic violence, family conflict, depression and anxiety
• Provided written documentation including treatment recommendations based on identified problems, for parents with domestic violence history.
• Facilitated therapy sessions using theories that fit the individual client and provided psycho education about domestic violence.
• Refer ineligible applicants for domestic violence shelter placement to the Department of Homeless Service for placement.
• Assist with intervention and support for individuals regarding issues of domestic violence, abuse/neglect/exploitation and adoptions.
• Provide assistance with housing, family planning, domestic violence, drug/alcohol rehabilitation and family counseling.
• Referred patients/families and care givers to appropriate resources regarding abuse/neglect/domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse.
• Worked with military veterans and their families addressing issues including post-traumatic stress and domestic violence.
• Distribute information on community support services including domestic violence programs, housing and nutritional services.
• Diversified Counseling Counselor/Instructor for PC 1000 Drug diversion Programs and Domestic Violence/Relationship skills classes.

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• Facilitated group therapy, counseled patients based on cognitive behavioral theory, and coordinated appropriate continuing care and support services.
• Scheduled and conducted meetings with birth parents assessed progress and provided support services through professional referrals and counseling.
• Delivered numerous support services and external educational options to patient families to help facilitate their coping skills.
• Served as client and family advocate/liaison to ensure comprehensive, high quality information exchange and support services.
• Help customers link community support services with consumer needs to assure advocacy and awareness to individualized care.
• Performed assessments and provided crisis intervention services, referrals to community service providers, and support services.
• Provide comprehensive treatment including rehabilitation, case management and support services to severely mentally ill population.
• Conducted collateral interviews to offer support services to family and significant others affected by substance use.
• Presented testimony when necessary to provide information on policy interpretation, support services and agency expectations.
• Provided mental health discharge planning linking individuals with community clinics and support services as indicated.
• Prepare clinical recommendations and discharge planning for residents to less restrictive community support services.
• Facilitated long-term residential placement and support services, and participated in aftercare planning activities.
• Provided educational information, resource information, support services and referrals to families.
• Linked clients to additional support services; networked with community organizations and agencies
• Coordinated comprehensive discharge planning with appropriate support services from date of admission.
• Provide supportive counseling and support services including referrals and advocacy for clients.
• Referred patients to community-based support services, including substance abuse treatment.
• Provide 1:1 support services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Facilitated support services/counseling for client family members to implement post incarceration.
• Provided individual psychotherapy to patients and support services to their families.

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• Collaborated effectively with department Medical Director and Nurse Case Managers in order to streamline medical care which decreased high utilization costs.
• Traveled with Pediatric Mobile Van into Newark disadvantage communities and homeless shelters to provide medical care and educational support information.
• Incorporate medical treatment plan into comprehensive service plan by facilitating the interdisciplinary conversation with the HIV medical care team.
• Collaborated with other medical disciplines to evaluate patient's medical or physical conditions to improve their medical care.
• Obtained medical referrals and completed linkages and authorizations for a variety of medical care for residents.
• Provided rehabilitative and supportive casework geared toward obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
• Provided services to adults for family medical care and/or correctional rehabilitation.
• Referred clients to appropriate service providers for medical care, drug and alcohol treatment, housing, training, and counseling.
• Serve clients as translator in hospitals and other human services agencies such as medical care, schools, and housing.
• Counseled and l linked families to available community resources, including medical care, housing, education and financial aid.
• Work with them and the foster parents to maintain appropriate clothing, housing, medical care, and school attendance.
• Reviewed and updated medical care, assessments and progress notes to reflect member's current needs and progress towards goals.
• Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by working with community partners and other social service agencies.
• Assist students and their families in obtaining Medicaid and Healthy Kids Montana for medical care and psychotherapy support.
• Enrolled eligible clients into the Ryan White program, which linked clients to medical care and support services.
• Coordinate with authorities (law enforcement and medical care) as needed to secure the welfare/safety of children.
• Provided crisis counseling and social work services to patients and families receiving medical care in the Emergency Department.
• Verified the veteran's status, eligibility for VA medical care, and eligibility for program participation.
• Assist with outside agencies in obtaining services and providing all medical care, drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
• Helped them enrolled in Medical Care with the Red Cross in Conakry, Guinea through the UNHCR.

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• Developed and maintained benevolent relationships with a variety of interdisciplinary specialists including medical, social service and law enforcement personnel.
• Worked closely with local city/county law enforcement to ensure they were informed of any developments regarding serious physical abuse cases.
• Communicate and collaborate with law enforcement and other legal entities to ensure client protection advocacy and prosecution of perpetrators.
• Worked closely with physicians, law enforcement and child protective services, effectively communicating status of concerning cases.
• Collaborated with law enforcement and area hospitals to develop crisis after-hour interventions for adults in need of services.
• Reported all suspected concerns of abuse/neglect requiring collaboration with Adult and Child Protective Services and Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Facilitated collaborative investigations with law enforcement and medical professionals; implemented appropriate intervention strategies to ensure child safety.
• Trained law enforcement officers, community organizations/businesses, churches and school staff on victimization and court procedure.
• Collaborated with law enforcement, schools, hospitals and community in completing investigations regarding abuse and neglect.
• Conducted child sexual abuse investigations on an interdisciplinary team of social workers and law enforcement officers.
• Coordinated and chaired the Multi-Disciplinary team consisting of law enforcement, social services and judiciary representatives.
• Collaborated with government agencies, law enforcement and other providers related to investigations and service planning.
• Developed close working relationship with area law enforcement, local agencies, and community resources representatives.
• Review law enforcement and non-law enforcement referrals to ensure that the allegations meet jurisdictional criteria.
• Coordinated abuse and neglect cases and facilitated involvement of law enforcement and protective services agencies.
• Collaborated with law enforcement and Child Protective Services with respect to sexual abuse investigations.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure client protection and prosecution of alleged perpetrator.
• Conducted investigations of abuse and neglect upon reports by law enforcement or anonymous reports.
• Collaborated with attorneys and law enforcement officers to provide criminal justice advocacy for clients.
• Worked with local law enforcement and local magistrates for facilitate involuntary commitments as needed.

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• Facilitated psychiatric rehabilitation, psycho-education, and MICA therapeutic support groups for the chronically mentally ill forensic clients with AOD problems.
• Provide resources, assistance, and emotional support services for family caregivers including bi-monthly support groups and individual counseling.
• Implemented all aspects of the hospice bereavement program including training volunteers, supervising support groups and providing community education.
• Carried caseload of mental health clients while facilitating support groups and providing community education and outreach.
• Facilitated end of life and support groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs.
• Facilitated multifamily psycho-educational and support groups to enhance the families' coping skills.
• Facilitate parent education/support groups focusing on behavior management, autism and sensory integration.
• Educated consumers and families of the availability of community advocacy and support groups.
• Facilitate educational support groups around relevant life cycle issues relevant to daily living.
• Designed and facilitated support groups and professional development seminars for clients and staff.
• Participated in weekly multidisciplinary listing meetings and facilitated patient and family support groups.
• Facilitated social/support groups daily and helped coordinate daily activities for the participants.
• Handled emergency situations; involving emotional breakdown, encouragement, support groups.
• Counseled caregivers of Alzheimer patients and facilitated support groups for caregivers.
• Provided intensive individual and group counseling services including psycho-educational and support groups
• Facilitated weekly educational groups for adolescents including support groups for parents.
• Facilitated client support groups and conducted individual and family counseling.
• Designed and facilitated prenatal/newborn, parenting classes and support groups.
• Conducted group counseling, community education and caregiver support groups.
• Facilitated regular support groups for parent of children with disabilities.

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• Provided emotional support and active listening through end-of-life transitions involving all facets of religious, physical, spiritual and psycho-social needs.
• Provided mental health, behavioral, and social-emotional support utilizing group and individual intervention and recommendations for middle school students.
• Provide emotional support to the family, however if more extensive counseling is needed make necessary recommendations and referrals.
• Provided emotional support, education, and information and referrals to patients and families regarding end-of-life related issues.
• Based on assessments, provide emotional support, education, coordinate appropriate resources to promote quality/continuity of care.
• Arrange for any needed psychiatric/psychological services' referrals with provisions of emotional support and/or encouragement as needed.
• Facilitated Interdisciplinary Care Conferences for Residents and their families, providing concrete services and emotional support.
• Created and provided cognitive rehabilitation sessions, provide emotional support and coordinated services within the community.
• Provided educational and emotional support for clients and caregivers through counseling and case management services.
• Conducted home visits and provided emotional support, encouragement and brief solution-focused counseling as needed.
• Provided parenting education and emotional support regarding parenting responsibilities and the development of support network.
• Provided emotional support, bereavement education and facilitating disposition with parents suffering a fetal loss.
• Recommend appropriate information and referral services to eligible inmates/parolees for social and emotional support.
• Provide court advocacy, educational, occupational, and social-emotional support to justice-involved youth.
• Connected meaningfully with clients to provide emotional support and develop outcome oriented treatment plans.
• Managed a caseload of patients receiving social work services providing social and emotional support.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to children and families undergoing Child Protective Service investigations.
• Provide supervision of counseling component and provide social-emotional support for Students and staff.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to residents/families of 150 bed skilled nursing facility.
• Demonstrated emotional support during bi-weekly one-on-one counseling to every client on my caseload.

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• Interviewed residents upon admission to obtain a complete psycho-social history to determine potential problems and to assess social and emotional needs.
• Developed an initial comprehensive resident assessment, incorporating a confidential social history and evaluation of medical psycho-social care plan.
• Assessed social history, environmental, economic and psychological influences as they directly affected each client.
• Assess factors affecting family dynamics including social history, environmental, economic and psychological influences.
• Completed all admission assessments and social history in a fast paced skilled rehabilitation unit.
• Obtained and updated information from clients and collateral contacts regarding the family social history.
• Completed thorough interviews with resident and family to complete social history.
• Complete social history and other assessments upon intake and as needed/requested.
• Provided student social history intakes and individual and family therapy sessions.
• Administer assessments and questionnaires to clients and obtain pertinent bio-psycho-social history.
• Recruited and completed Social History assessments on foster parent applications.
• Conducted psycho-social assessment and compiled social history of each resident.
• Complete social history link to community resources discharge planning family sessions
• Maintain social history and comprehensive assessment of each resident.
• Compiled social history data of each resident upon admission.
• Assume responsibility for completion of social history assessments.
• Prepared and developed social history and case summary.
• Interviewed patients for admission and social history information.
• Obtained social history and personal information during assessment.
• Complete initial social history/assessment and update as needed.

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• Created and co-facilitated bi-monthly, ongoing stress management group for Veterans in HUD VASH program utilizing evidenced-based approaches in psychotherapy.
• Counseled veterans and Medi-Cal clients individually to provide behavioral interventions in order to address their anxiety, depression and anger.
• Collaborate extensively with the Veterans Administrations Incarcerated Veterans Reentry Specialist to secure services, for eligible veterans, upon release.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including doctors, nurses and psychiatrists to establish and maintain continuity of care for Veterans.
• Focused on homeless veterans, placing many veterans in various rehabilitation programs and advocated for benefits on their behalf.
• Provide comprehensive case management services to Veterans as a member of the Veteran Administration Supported Housing program.
• Developed and created a hospital performance measure to focus on assisting patients diagnosed with homeless veterans.
• Assessed and developed comprehensive treatment and discharge plans for Veterans in transitional and rehabilitative care.
• Conduct Care Coordination through a computer based response system for veterans suffering from depressive disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with Veterans centered on obtaining permanent housing and increasing psychological stability.
• Completed Kidney Transplant Social Work Assessments for those veterans considered potential candidates for kidney transplants.
• Provide diligent individual and family counseling to Veterans with past or present bereavement difficulties.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate services to Veterans and their families.
• Provide emergency behavioral health coverage to veterans in the emergency room setting.
• Referred and coordinated adult chronically mentally ill veterans with applicable outpatient programs.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team and provided case management services to veterans.
• Provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources.
• Provide crisis management services to Veterans and monitor psychiatric status and stability.
• Formulated living wills and health care surrogate forms for Veterans prior to hospitalization
• Conducted Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy sessions for at-risk teens and war veterans.

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• Provided individual, group and family counseling to assist families in recognizing and resolving social, emotional and environmental concerns.
• Interviewed parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and other provider professionals to complete extensive written Psycho-Social Reports.
• Supervised social work interns to assist in developing pertinent skills needed to effectively counsel individuals age 6-21.
• Provided individual, family and group counseling with adolescents and their families in a psychiatric residential treatment center
• Utilized trauma informed counseling and therapeutic techniques to address social, environmental, emotional and medical problems.
• Provided direct counseling/social services to students referred by faculty, administration and other school ancillary staff.
• Provided mental health crisis assessments and counseling for adolescents and adults presenting to the emergency department.
• Provided counseling at a primary care clinic to clients utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mind-Body Therapies.
• Maintain one-on-one counseling sessions and treatments with particular residents requiring the involvement of a counselor.
• Performed case management, individual and group counseling, judicial advocacy and intake/discharge coordination.
• Provided information referrals and crisis-intervention/short-term counseling with provisions of emotional support and/or encouragement.
• Executed comprehensive social services evaluation and impart counseling services to patient and family.
• Provided supportive counseling, and life skills training for individuals with development disabilities.
• Monitor participants and facilitate individual/group counseling, social outings, and transportation planning.
• Provided counseling services to individuals with mental/ behavioral disturbances within the Agency.
• Facilitated individual and family therapeutic counseling, including bereavement counseling and groups.
• Provided one-on-one counseling to Spanish-speaking individuals and served as a translator.
• Provided crisis counseling for high volume inpatient adolescent female residential program.
• Conducted Behavior Modification Groups and individual counseling sessions for inmate caseload.
• Provided counseling and education regarding adjustment to hospitalization and medical condition.

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• Facilitated all interdisciplinary family meetings.
• Developed care plans, implemented family meetings, coordinated discharge planning, completed initial/quarterly/annual assessments, acted as liaison to families.
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with existing and potential community services providers; conducted family meetings and supervised visitation.
• Managed clinical counseling, case management, discharge planning/aftercare, psycho-social assessments, individual/family meetings, and treatment planning.
• Facilitated resident/family meetings to ensure that resident needs were being met and provide continuous communication between facility and families.
• Conduct family meetings regarding an individual's progress in order to identify resource needed when individual leaves hospital.
• Conducted family meetings, completed Medicaid applications and worked with private insurance companies to request appropriate coverage.
• Participated in family meetings, providing resources on mental illness and community support programs.
• Facilitate communication and decision making, individually and in the context of family meetings.
• Pair with the multidisciplinary team to continuously support family meetings for discharge recommendations.
• Discharge planning focusing on facilitating family meetings and collaboration with community service providers.
• Facilitated mental health educational groups, family meetings, and individual therapy sessions.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary family meetings to educate family on the next steps of transition.
• Facilitated family meetings and adult recovery team meetings for assigned patients as needed.
• Performed case management, transition meetings, community referrals and family meetings.
• Worked as an active participant in treatment planning and facilitated family meetings.
• Facilitated and led family meetings with resident, families and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Conducted supportive and educational family meetings for difficult decisions with placement.
• Assisted nursing supervisor during family meetings to answer non-medical questions.
• Provided input in interdisciplinary team meetings and conducted family meetings.

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• Facilitated/Co-facilitated health education and anger management groups/classes.
• Facilitated group workshops aimed at strengthening parent/child relations by teaching non-violent discipline methods, anger management, and child development.
• Provide one-on-one counseling with parents on topics such as behavior/anger management, independent living skills, and effective communication skills.
• Conducted and documented weekly individual client contacts and behavioral groups targeting anger management, conflict resolution and substance abuse.
• Group assessment and facilitator for domestic violence group, anger management, parenting and drug and alcohol psycho-educational groups.
• Educated clients through anger management and assertiveness skills, addictive relationships, and values clarification through Rational Emotive Therapy.
• Developed treatment plans that consisted of vocational/educational goals, behavior modification, anger management techniques and personal growth.
• Facilitated Cognitive Group Intervention Program, Domestic Violence and assisted with Anger Management Groups at Stanley Correctional Institution.
• Helped to coordinate and co-facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy based group sessions for clients dealing with anger management issues.
• Referred clients to community resources, including parenting, education, anger management and individual and family therapy.
• Focused on anger management, conflict resolution, academic performance, career exploration, and improving self-esteem.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups on self- esteem, anger management and impulse control, administer therapeutic intervention.
• Facilitate small groups focusing on communication skills, anger management, conflict resolution and anxiety/stress reduction.
• Co-created and facilitated therapeutic programs which focused on abuse, anger management and self-esteem issues.
• Assisted alleged perpetrator with referrals to anger management programs, individual and group treatment.
• Provide inmates with information regarding parenting and anger management using a cognitive approach.
• Co-led child and adolescent anger management groups to improve communication skills and self-control.
• Facilitated psycho-educational, anger management and support groups for students and parents.
• Facilitate individual sessions with clients in addition to facilitating anger management groups.
• Developed and facilitated court ordered anger management group for adults and teens.

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• Facilitated independent living skills groups and coordinated daily activities for youth while role modeling positive social interactions within a therapeutic environment.
• Coordinated services, including adult family homes, community based residential facilities, assisted living, and independent living arrangements.
• Provided counseling, information and referral services for disabled and senior adults in independent living apartments consisting of two buildings.
• Provided counseling to residents to address adjustment issues to ensure optimum quality of life within the assisted/independent living environment.
• Participated in planning for client's reunification with biological family, long-term placement, or emancipation to independent living.
• Networked with other community agencies to develop and implement individualized plans to assist with maintaining independent living and self-sufficiency.
• Work with young adults/adolescents to complete education, identify mental health concerns/treatment, and develop independent living skills.
• Assisted veterans in finding affordable independent living and assisted with referrals and needed items to sustain community housing.
• Used positive youth development philosophy to teach adolescents in state custody independent living skills based on the PAYA curriculum
• Assisted developmental disabled adults in developing independent living skills, leading to a self-sufficient lifestyle in the community.
• Designed and implemented independent living programs for MR/DD and court placed adolescents aimed at community integration.
• Develop a curriculum that ensures that all individuals are provided with skills needed for successful independent living
• Provided case management and program administration at large independent living program for foster care adolescents
• Coordinated discharge planning and placement in the community either with family or independent living.
• Developed and monitored Independent Living Program structured around the needs of the assigned individual.
• Helped older foster children to transition into adult services and eventual independent living.
• Coordinate and monitor service delivery to teenagers to prepare them for independent living.
• Assisted with facilitating admissions/transitions from Independent Living to Enriched Housing and Skilled Nursing.
• Co-facilitated a workshop for independent living residents regarding advanced directives and living wills.
• Determined client eligibility for services and benefits necessary to sustain independent living.

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• Monitor juvenile offenders in treatment facilities and investigate complaints made by juveniles concerning denial of treatment and other legal matters.
• Formulated Individual treatment plans and conducted individual sessions with incarcerated juvenile offenders to help reach their treatment goals.
• Worked closely with the police departments completing paperwork together and providing transportation for juvenile offenders.
• Provide services and treatment to a specialized and extremely complex caseload of juvenile offenders.
• Developed and instructed courses on Public Speaking and Dramatic Recitation for juvenile offenders.
• Collaborated with court personnel in team meetings regarding the disposition of juvenile offenders.
• Performed home-based bio-psycho-social interventions with juvenile offenders on parole, including sex offenders.
• Interacted with interdisciplinary team to develop treatment goals for juvenile offenders.
• Provided crisis intervention and case management to juvenile offenders and families.
• Provided counseling and supervision for Juvenile Offenders.
• Case management of approximately 40 juvenile offenders.
• Presented best practices for juvenile offenders including criminal versus typical adolescent behavior to state employees at various facilities across the state.
• Assessed alleged juvenile offenders between ages six and seventeen while they awaited disposition of their cases in Family Court.
• Identified external resources to assist and reunite juvenile offenders with the work force after conclusion of the program.
• Completed family based assessments and case plans with juvenile offenders involved with SRS and the court system.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement an individualized plan for services and treatment for juvenile offenders.
• Researched for resources to help strengthen juvenile offenders while they are housed in the detention center.
• Managed the cases of 12 to 18 serial juvenile offenders in a prison setting.
• Advise judges in custody cases, child relationships, juvenile offenders and other affairs.
• Ensured community safety and implemented services to restore juvenile offenders on my case load.

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• Facilitated weekly multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Facilitated patient/family care conferences, discharge planning for high-risk patients, information/referrals and connection to community resources for patient population served.
• Scheduled and invited residents and family members to care conferences and facilitated these meetings attended by interdisciplinary team members.
• Developed patient care plan, provided community resources, facilitated family care conferences and organized discharge plan.
• Prepared social histories for use by professional facility staff and participates in resident care conferences.
• Coordinate a self-governing resident council and arrange for family care conferences with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Completed mood/cognitive assessments and facilitated care conferences with staff, residents and family members.
• Participated in weekly multidisciplinary Resident Care Conferences and provided clinical review of case records.
• Coordinated care conferences and initial consultation meetings with families and physicians and actively participated.
• Attended, facilitated and documented care conferences with resident family members and caregivers.
• Provide support for families of residents through care conferences and assisting with Medicaid applications
• Created individualized care plans for each resident and facilitated residents care conferences.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to perform care conferences and treatment planning.
• Attended multidisciplinary care conferences and participated as member of Ethics Committee.
• Coordinated and participated in weekly multidisciplinary rounds and family care conferences.
• Participated in Quality Assurance and Care Conferences and handled advocacy issues.
• Coordinate and participate in patient/family care conferences with multidisciplinary team.
• Organized and facilitated weekly care conferences and resident council meetings.
• Facilitate family care conferences held with the interdisciplinary team.
• Attended patient care conferences with rehabilitation team and psychiatrist.

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• Assisted in developing, maintaining and monitoring processes to promote timely identification and assessment of high risk/special needs patients.
• Complete Medicaid applications, food stamp and social security disability applications and conducted special needs assessments.
• Assisted with behavioral management/interventions with special needs foster children of all ages within educational settings.
• Participated in treatment team meetings to aid foster/special needs children placed in therapeutic/crisis stabilization settings.
• Provide clinical case management services and developed comprehensive aftercare plans for special needs inmates.
• Conducted class observations and created required documentation for children with special needs.
• Tutored special needs foster children; improved academic achievement in one-on-one setting.
• Assess developmental milestones and indicators of special needs or developmental delays.
• Determined state eligibility for special needs children via in-home assessments.
• Obtained resource information and professional consultation regarding special needs.
• Identified children with special needs/disabilities and proposed interventions.
• Recruited adoptive parents for special needs children
• Intervened with couple whose stress of being homeless with a special needs child had turned violent, using cognitive behavioral intervention.
• Performed case management for special needs foster children ages birth to 18 years of age from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Service-focused social worker serving the needs of disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth and special needs populations.
• Assessed foster care environment and matched with the special needs of the children being placed; counseled and trained foster parents.
• Work w/special needs participants in a classroom environment, and assist to achieve and maintain their individual goals per IP Specifications.
• Developed after care plans * Assisted with interview process for hiring of employees and case manager for clients with special needs.
• Case management for special needs children and their families, facilitate access to medical, social, educational and other services.
• Provide ongoing assessments of each child or family's special needs and ensure The delivery of services to meet those needs.

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• Analyzed psychological / psycho-social evaluations, IEP's, and medical histories within a referral packet to determine eligibility.
• Communicated with representatives from vocational and educational organizations and attended IEP meetings on patients' behalf.
• Functioned effectively with IEP team representing other disciplines and outside services.
• Facilitated IEP/IFSP meetings and coordinated specialized services for children.
• Participated in IEP s, interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary and staff meetings.
• Conducted assessments and participated in IEP planning
• Participated as IEP team member to help determine whether a student has a disability and reviewed all areas of suspected disabilities.
• Participate and attend IEP meetings and assist in the implementation of interventions according to the students' individualized goals and needs.
• Manage special education compliance and IEP creation for Title I school of 522 students that includes 35% special education population.
• Attended all meetings regarding the child or teenager in care such as IEP meetings, transitional meetings and service plan meetings.
• Participated in School Attendance Review Board (SARB) and Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for children on caseload.
• Assisted with the development of students' IEP to address behavioral problems, attendance, medical/social issues and family issues.
• Provide support to foster families, prepare individual service plans and reports, attend IEP meetings and maintain weekly documentation.
• Involve parents in child's education, specifically those students identified as needing as Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Provide case management services for students as outlined in Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and or Juvenile Court documents.
• Represented foster children in Juvenile Court and in at IEP meetings at Norfolk Public Schools and at FAP meetings.
• Attended IEP Meetings, School Improvement Plans, Teacher In-services, and Consultations with individual teachers and school principals.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of each child on my caseload's treatment plan and goals and IEP.
• Worked as the educational liaison, attending all school affairs, including IEP meetings, and planning recreational activities.
• Transported foster children to visits, doctor's appointments, court, TDM, IEP, foster homes.

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• Assist patients and families in obtaining adequate medical insurance as well as unemployment insurance, social security, state disability benefits.
• Provided services to homeless clients and conducted extensive medical history interviews; assisted clients to applying for social security disability benefits.
• Coordinated community resources for patients such as Medicaid, Clark County Social Services, Medicare and Social Security Disability.
• Assisted families apply for state benefits for Medicaid, Medicare, social security disability and supplemental security income.
• Act as an advocate for individuals applying for Social Security Disability, Medicaid and other community outreach services.
• Provided individual counseling and case management with Social Security benefits, Medi-Cal, Medicare and Access Para-transit.
• Complete the requirement clinical documentation for the Department of Social Services, Social Security Administration among other.
• Participate in application processes when necessary and assist with application processes with Social Security and Disability.
• Assisted with the application process for Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid as well as the yearly reapplications for consumers.
• Assist patients in qualifying and maintaining eligibility for SSI, Social Security disability and medicaid.
• Provide medical information to disability determination services supporting applications for social security disability benefits.
• Presented applications to Social Security Administration for SSI/Disability applications and represented applicants at hearings.
• Assist with scheduling and accompanied consumers with their medical appointments and social security benefits.
• Ordered inspections, employment verification and verified personal information via social security administration.
• Provided assistance in applying for Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security benefits, and Passport.
• Completed all documents for Social Security, Medicaid Programs, and Veterans Administration
• Aided non-insured patients to achieve eligibility for medical insurance under Social Security.
• Assisted individuals attain and utilize their entitlements and social security benefits effectively.
• Determined Medicaid, Medicare, and social security/welfare benefits eligibility of patients.
• Provided education about Medicaid, Social Security benefits and other programs.

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• Completed and updated Comprehensive Suicide Risk Assessments and alerted triage unit when patient required admission to Residential Crisis Treatment program.
• Conducted immediate and ongoing risk assessments; developed treatment plans, monitored family progress and submitted petitions to Dependency Court.
• Assessed and evaluated risk assessments /treatment plans by utilizing institution/community counseling, educational, religious, and self-help.
• Investigated allegations of child abuse/neglect across seven Nebraska counties, completing 600 in-home safety and risk assessments.
• Completed need and risk assessments and developed treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary team staffing.
• Conducted home/hospital investigations and performed safety and risk assessments of infants, children and teenagers.
• Conduct suicide/violence risk assessments and individual crisis management plans as deemed clinically appropriate.
• Generated safety and risk assessments as part of family investigations.
• Performed behavioral health/risk assessments in emergency room and medical floors.
• Provide crisis intervention services including safety/risk assessments and timely interventions.
• Conduct suicide/homicide risk assessments on all veterans on my caseload.
• Conducted Risk assessments for sex offenders eligible for Civil Confinement.
• Conducted risk assessments and provided short-term counseling to caregivers.
• Conducted and documented sex offender risk assessments.
• Provided risk assessments for protective reporting.
• Conducted day-to-day safety and risk assessments.
• Conducted a full range of client-related and case management services, risk assessments and investigations throughout the life of the case.
• Conducted risk assessments for children and families on the child protection register who were identified as being at high risk.
• Experience using Hot Line tools, safety and risk assessments, developing case plans, and engaging families in services.
• Completed child-at-risk assessments for suspected sexual and physical abuse cases brought to SCAN clinic's urgent service or scheduled service.

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• Completed thorough background checks including criminal and CPS history and reviewed information to determine the appropriateness of supervision or safety.
• Coordinated with CPS to develop family service plan reviews documented through Electronic Medical Records and child welfare statewide databases.
• Investigated CPS and APS referrals, determining response priority and evaluating need for ongoing agency involvement and/or resource referral.
• Maintain cross-agency collaborative relationships with CPS staff, judicial, medical and law enforcement officials and community agencies.
• Served on an agency/community-based team to ensure collaboration between CPS and service providers.
• Provided comprehensive CPS investigations for allegation associated with child abuse and neglect.
• Presented case histories at interdisciplinary case conferences involving cross-over CPS cases.
• Generated social histories and coordinated evaluations for CPSE meetings.
• Assisted co-workers in investigating CPS referrals.
• Worked collaboratively with families and service providers to ensure family is able to correct safety issues that led to CPS intake.
• Field all incoming calls & take all referrals for APS and CPS and pass them on to the supervisor or worker.
• Supervised court ordered weekly visitations between clients and children, partnered with CFSA social workers and CPS investigators regarding appropriate services.
• Provided Case Planning and Case Management Services according to a family service case plan to alleviate problems identified during CPS investigations.
• Completed nursing home placements, attended trauma team/medical team activates, provided grief and emotional support, and filed CPS/APS referrals.
• Participated in treatment teams with mental health agencies, foster parents, schools, CPS Social Workers and probation department.
• Maintain CPS Caseload-Family Assessments, Investigations, Ongoing Services-Home and School Visits-Assist in training new workers & working more difficult cases
• Experience working in crisis situations and able to refer to other agencies such as APS, CPS, detox centers.
• Discharge planning, C planning, admission assessments, mental health assessments and placements, CPS /APS reports and communications.
• Perform police and CPS checks annually on all individuals living in the foster home that are of adult age.
• Provided counseling services to 18 group home adolescent boys (CPS and DPSS placements) in 3 group homes.

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• Provided supervision for MSW candidate interns as official field instructor and task supervisor Social Work Internship Experience
• Supervised MSW student from University of Maryland
• Supervised clinical internships of MSW candidates.
• Worked closely with LMSW, RN, and Physician staff members to provide patients with support services while in the hospital.
• State of South Carolina License in Social Work (LMSW) State of New York License in Social Work (LMSW)
• Supervised two graduate-level MSW intern students during 2015, one of whom was subsequently hired to work for VA.
• Complete MSW evaluations as needed to home care patients if the geriatric population aging between 50 and 99.
• Followed up with patient referrals to ensure they are receiving the help needed given by the MSW.
• Backed by solid credentials (MSW) and equal strengths in program, personnel and case management.
• Conducted home visits to interview patients and families for intakes, completed assessment documentation with MSW supervision.
• Maintain a caseload of 35-40 clients with co-occurring disorders and provide task supervision for an MSW intern.
• Supervised MSW social workers and provided objective feedback and resources that would help to improve work performance.
• Collaborated with on-site psychiatrist, Parole officers, CASAC's, LMSW, RN, Vocational Ed.
• Provided direct supervision and guidance to student interns pursuing MSW degrees and supervised their field placement.
• Supervised one MSW Intern and monitored case notes, assessments and execution of client care plans.
• Provide field instruction, task and clinical supervision for second-year MSW interns (2 years).
• Created and facilitated social work internship program, including serving as task manager for BSW/MSW interns.
• Supervised a total of 6 staff and 4 interns (MSW & Bachelor level workers).
• Provided and oversaw weekly clinical and administrative supervision to social work staff and MSW student interns.
• Fulfilled position as MSW in hospice/home health setting to cover for social worker on leave.

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• Provided technical assistance in the development and implementation of an integrated HIV prevention/child welfare program among high risk children and adolescents.
• Provided support in the provision of counseling for HIV/AIDS-affected, homeless and physically and psychologically abused orphan and vulnerable children.
• Facilitated reproductive health and HIV prevention workshops in alternative high schools and community based organizations throughout New York City.
• Provided counseling services to family members affected by HIV, and provided nutritional information about leading a healthy lifestyle.
• Provided individual psychotherapy to adult outpatient population and to patients receiving medical treatment for HIV/AIDS.
• Coordinated and/or sponsored a peer education program relating to HIV and other communicable diseases.
• Developed HIV policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and funding guidelines.
• Conducted individual, group and family therapy with HIV-infected women and adolescents.
• Provide rapid HIV testing and risk reduction counseling in addition to contraceptive counseling
• Facilitated the distribution of HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention materials to communities.
• Provide permanency-planning assistance to HIV-infected and affected families.
• Performed psychological assessments for AIDS/HIV clinical study participants.
• Provided HIV/AIDS education and awareness to communities.
• Attended professional conferences/training in HIV services.
• Provided community education on Aids/HIV.
• Provided assessment, HIV pretest counseling, and all social work needs for the clinic's adolescent patients and their families.
• Provided in-home counseling, community referrals and long-term planning to inner-city elderly and disabled, as well as to HIV/AIDS patients.
• Provide medical social work services within the Division of Infectious Diseases - Immune Health Services Clinic to patients diagnosed with HIV.
• Represent agency at area consortium meetings and support other agencies that focus on HIV prevention, testing, and education.
• Provided weekly psychotherapy sessions to young children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients affected and affected by HIV/AIDS virus.

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• Educated nursing facilities and hospital staff members about hospice services and medical implications of choosing hospice.
• Educated staff members regarding suspicious activity, and reporting protocols for child abuse/neglect or venerable adults.
• Provided updated training information for staff members and participate in formal and informal in-service training.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff members regarding crisis intervention on a regular basis.
• Co-created and facilitated Behavioral Health 101 training to newly hired staff members
• Provide casework consultations to staff members without advanced training.
• Coordinated selected continuing education programming for staff members.
• Communicate effectively with residents and other staff members.
• Conduct presentations effectively to other staff members.
• Supervised parole and documentation processes staff members
• Supervised agency full-time staff members.
• Attended interdisciplinary team meetings with family members, program director, staff members and consumer to develop consumer's service plan.
• Provided education to staff members, facilities, and other professionals regarding the hospice philosophy, grieving process, and bereavement.
• Promoted implementation of policy to include staff members in department meetings, directly fostering a team-based approach and sense of empowerment.
• Consulted with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other staff members in developing discharge plans with patients and families.
• Provided consultation and direction to staff members and community agencies in efforts to solve the needs and problems of residents.
• Focused attention of other professional staff members on factors which may have or are causing problems for the juvenile.
• Lead crisis intervention and assessment for issues between residents and other residents, their families, and/or staff members.
• Collaborate with supervisor, psychiatrists, physicians, nursing supervisors, and other staff members to plan case treatment.
• Supervised 10 staff members ensuring that programmatic plans for direct services for the organization's youth were carried out.

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• Imparted helpful information regarding developing personal safety plans, obtaining protection orders (restraining order), and confidential shelter locations.
• Developed Suicide Safety Plans with Veterans, provided timely follow-up, and communicated with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.
• Developed safety plans for children to ensure their safety and conducted service planning and clinical casework intervention.
• Formulated and designed safety plans to stabilize families, minimizing future allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Participate in Family Team Decision Making Conferences and the development of any resulting safety plans.
• Assisted families in accessing crisis/emergency services, developing safety plans, and obtaining community resources.
• Investigated Child Abuse and Neglect* Conducted Safety Plans for Families* Developed Case Plans in Juvenile CourtOn-The-Job
• Assist parents in developing safety plans while utilizing the strengths-based, family-centered practice model.
• Conducted initial safety assessments and developed safety plans for the child/family as needed.
• Created and implemented Safety Plans for the families of suspected abused/neglected children.
• Supervised the development and refinement of behavior and risk specific safety plans.
• Develop safety plans to minimize or eliminate identified safety issues.
• Complete therapeutic interventions and safety plans for patients being discharged.
• Developed and implemented individual safety plans for children and families.
• Assisted families to monitor safety and implementing safety plans.
• Created enforceable and measurable safety plans when necessary.
• Developed appropriate family service and safety plans.
• Developed safety plans and mobilized needed services.
• Created safety plans and initial case plans in an effort to reduce the level of risk to children in the home.
• Completed Threat Appraisals, Suicide Risk Reviews, and Safety Plans, as well as classroom support for teachers and students.

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• Case Management, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration with medical staff and treatment plan development/writing, Discharge Planning and coordination of outpatient services
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with medical staff to assist with determining client's functional capacity and barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
• Maintained and improved collaborative relationships with medical staff to enhance satisfaction of patients, families and physicians with discharge process.
• Conducted intake assessments and coordinated care with medical staff and insurance companies for individuals with drug and alcohol dependency.
• Collaborated with psychiatric staff, medical staff and community providers/agencies to determine the most appropriate interventions.
• Work closely with the emergency department multidisciplinary team to include physicians, psychiatrist and medical staff.
• Assist medical staff by indicating degree and severity of social-emotional factors adversely affecting patients.
• Educated medical staff on adoption policies and procedures through in-services and presentations.
• Maintained weekly collaboration and consult with primary medical staff team.
• Coordinated continuity of care between medical staff and psychiatric providers.
• Trained medical staff on social work department guidelines and responsibilities.
• Developed close, collaborative working relationships with medical staff.
• Collaborate with medical staff and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Communicated with facility medical staff regarding needs of patients.
• Facilitated conflict resolution meetings among families and medical staff.
• Relay patient information and recommendations to medical staff.
• Assisted medical staff with medically related legal problems.
• Maintain professional relationship with medical staff.
• Prepared, organized, and lead meetings with medical staff to appropriate patient needs and capability to return to home/public environment8.
• Provided medical social work services to Gulf Coast Medical Center on an as-needed basis and formed necessary relationships with medical staff.

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• Provided case management and service coordination for children and adults with developmental disabilities and adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Developed and implemented a grant funded project to provide case management and counseling services to families of children with developmental disabilities.
• Train and Provide staff development on goals, behavioral intervention and data collection of individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness.
• Elaborate, coordinate and Participate of different convention and educational activities for people with developmental disabilities and other service agencies.
• Perform diagnostic evaluation and provide counseling and referral services to 20 consumers with developmental disabilities, and Psychiatric diagnosis.
• Provided Case Management services to an adult men and women population placed in state hospital setting with developmental disabilities.
• Investigated abuse and neglect allegations for this hospital and school that serves individuals with medically complex developmental disabilities.
• Worked primarily with families affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental illness and learning/ developmental disabilities.
• Determined eligibility for child care centers, licensed shelters and homes for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Provide person centered support to 25 individuals with developmental disabilities living in 3 Intermediate Care Facilities.
• Initiated community training and education, provided case management and advocacy for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated the ability to provide therapeutic intervention services to adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities.
• Communicated effectively to serve client with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse issues.
• Offered counseling and case management to individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis and their families.
• Provided at home mobile crisis intervention to individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on behavior modification.
• Participated in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans for children with developmental disabilities.
• Provided social work services to children diagnosed with developmental disabilities in an early intervention program.
• Conducted individual and group therapeutic activities for Hill-Scott Home Adult residents with developmental disabilities.
• Assessed children and adults for Office for People with Developmental Disabilities eligibility and services.
• Provide advocacy and clinical support for inmates that may be diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

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• Facilitated a scope of social services to residents with psychiatric diagnoses and residents diagnosed with Alzheimer/Dementia.
• Conducted educational classes on Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related disorders for staff and community members.
• Received specialized Alzheimer's disease and dementia training and provided services for secured dementia unit.
• Provided ongoing education to families and caregivers about Alzheimer's and Dementia related diseases.
• Facilitated support groups for caregivers and organized activities for clients with Alzheimer Disease.
• Coordinated and institutionalized an organization-wide Alzheimer's Memory Walk 2003.
• Experienced in working with residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's/dementia.
• Complete MDS assessments on residents and coordinate care and supports for residents that are Veteran's, Rehabilitation and Dementia/Alzheimer's.
• Provided social work services to the Alzheimer's Day Treatment Center *Assisted with marketing services for Alzheimer's Day Treatment Center
• Implement and facilitate a counseling group for family members of Alzheimer residents in guidelines with practicum for graduate degree internship.
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
• Provide psycho-education counseling to caregivers, health care professionals and individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's.
• Direct client contact with patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other debilitating conditions.
• Provide education, counseling and support to veterans residing on the Alzheimer Unit and to their family members.
• Conducted mandatory training with support staff on Alzheimer disease, treatment and abuse of the elderly and disabled.
• Offered support and encouragement to residents and families, including the facilitation of an Alzheimer's Support Group.
• Conducted support groups meetings for Alzheimer's caregivers, suicide survivors, stroke survivors and cancer survivors.
• Provide cognitive retraining for mild to moderate Alzheimer's patients living in Independent and Assisted Living Facilities.
• Served as social worker on Alzheimer's Unit providing therapy, placement and served on treatment teams.
• Performed in the capacity of legislative liaison to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA).

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• Conducted timely discharge planning to include placement, any needed psychiatric follow-up and durable medical equipment needs.
• Make necessary referrals for transportation and durable medical equipment upon discharge.
• Discharge planning/ ordering Durable Medical Equipment.
• Facilitate discharge plan for patients including arranging home health care services, ordering durable medical equipment and setting up transportation services.
• Networked with community durable medical equipment companies, other nursing homes, and community agencies to obtain resources for clients.
• Assist with placement to Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health arrangements, as well as getting patients durable medical equipment.
• Arrange for Home Health Care, Hospice, Durable Medical Equipment, and other community resources for each discharge.
• Discharge planning for short term patients linking them to any needed durable medical equipment, and home health services.
• Arrange for patients to have home health care, durable medical equipment, and transportation resources to outpatient services.
• Assisted with discharge planning, MDS assessments, retrieving durable medical equipment, and solving multiple issues for residents.
• Monitored and planned for safe discharge to home with appropriate durable medical equipment and home care referrals for residents.
• Order member durable medical equipment, makes provider appointments, and is a liaison between member and provider offices.
• Connected residents with local contact agencies, home health care, hospice, and durable medical equipment services.
• Coordinated obtaining durable medical equipment through contact with health insurance companies, medical professionals, and DME suppliers.
• Order durable medical equipment, and make home care referrals to ensure a safe discharge from the facility.
• Provide families and residents with information about home health, durable medical equipment other area skilled care facilities.
• Coordinated with home health care agencies and durable medical equipment companies to meet patient needs upon discharge.
• Arrange for durable medical equipment, resource funding to finance medications and other needed services if necessary.
• Arranged for required home care and/or home durable medical equipment to ensure patient's safe return home.
• Arranged for in home support with durable medical equipment and home health care and infusion services.

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• Provide individual psychotherapy utilizing evidence based treatments to survivors of military sexual trauma as well as individuals diagnosed with PTSD.
• Specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, especially with Anxiety Disorders and PTSD.
• Provided individual outpatient counseling to Active Duty Soldiers presenting with PTSD, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, and Relational Issues.
• Provided individual psychotherapy (supervised by an LCSW) for the treatment of PTSD, depression and bipolar disorder.
• Trained in PTSD treatment, Family Advocacy Training and Mental Health Screening team for Soldiers arriving home from Iraq.
• Experience working with children diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and ODD.
• Offered individual therapy to adult clients suffering from PTSD, grief, substance abuse, and other psychological issues.
• Provide Individual and Group therapy to Service members with PTSD, and those who have been sexually assaulted.
• Act as a consultant to the clinic and community agencies re: PTSD/co-occurring concerns and the treatment thereof.
• Treated population were veterans and/or soldier not on active status who have PTSD related to a combat trauma.
• Used seeking safety techniques for PTSD, domestic violence clients with psychosis and challenging life skills.
• Work assignments included assessment for high risk including SI, PTSD, child and spouse abuse.
• Included safety planning and assessing for and treating PTSD, depression, and substance abuse.
• Provide resiliency groups, goal setting, common concerns with PTSD, and Distress Tolerance.
• Create and maintain clinical groups focusing on decreasing PTSD, anxiety & depression triggers.
• Screen for Depression, PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma, and Alcohol Use.
• Attend Staff meetings to discuss continuity of care between 2START and PTSD.
• Assessed Vets and their families for PTSD and administered therapy treatment.
• Provided therapy and made treatment plans for children with PTSD.
• Work with clients who report histories of trauma and PTSD.

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