Argyro Leighton

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Flint, MI *****

810-***-****

acdrhi@r.postjobfree.com

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To Whom It May Concern:

I am applying for the social work position you are offering. My educational

background in clinical/community psychology, clinical social work, along

with my professional experience, makes me an excellent candidate for this

position.

As you will see from the enclosed resume, I have more than 5 years of

experience in the field of social work/counseling. During my most current

position, I worked as a school social worker and assisted students with

transitioning to high school/college. During my internship at Grand Blanc

schools I worked with students in order to help crate academic schedules

and transition plans.

I have worked with children and adults who suffer from severe mental

illness. I have conducted individual and group therapy with clients and

families, as well as didactic groups to educate on mental health illness

and its affects on the individual and their families.

I have also worked in case management services, including crisis

stabilization program with adults and children at high risk, addressing

severe behavioral problems at home and in the community, linking them to

long-term outpatient services, including employment, housing and outpatient

therapy.

If you have questions, or if you want to schedule an interview, please

contact me at 810-***-****. I look forward to meeting you to further

discuss employment opportunities.

Sincerely,

Argyro Leighton

Argyro Leighton

3602 Dakota, Flint, Michigan, 48506

acdrhi@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 810-***-****

EDUCATION

Flint, MI

Michigan State University - Flint

31 Aug 10 - 03 May 13

Social Work

Master's of Social Work, LLMSW

. Emphasis in clinical social work

. Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0

University of Michigan - Flint

31 Aug 04- 16 Dec 08

Psychology

Bachelor of Clinical/Community Psychology

. Emphasis in clinical assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders

. Cumulative GPA 3.4/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Northridge Academy- School Social Work

Flint, MI

9/30/13-2/10/14

. Working with students with Emotional Impairments and other

mental health diagnosis.

. Working on a multidisciplinary team and implementing Positive

Behavior Interventions.

. Collaborating with parents, educational staff and community

agencies to coordinate programs and services for students and

families.

. Participating in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team process.

. Facilitating the IEP process.

. Conducting functional behavioral analysis and development of

behavior intervention plans.

. Homeless Liaison for all homeless students within the school.

Hope Network/New Passages Treatment Center

Flint, MI

22 Jan 09-10 Oct 13 Case Manager/therapist- full time, 40hr/week,

(outreach program)

. Working with adults and children with severe mental health

illness and completing individualized goals under guidelines

of Community Mental Health (CMH-Genesee County)/GHS.

. Conducting home visits or meeting in the community/office to

monitor consumer's symptoms and medication compliance,

linking to medication reviews and psychiatric evaluations

and providing support for the family.

. Coordinating with necessary community resources and

advocating for consumers when necessary, such as disability

benefits, housing, work, support groups.

. Working in mobile crisis intervention program (home base)

and linking to higher level of care when appropriate.

TURNING POINT RECOVERY CENTER

Otter Lake, MI

15 July 06- 30 May 07, 40hr/week Treatment Technician (full time)

. Taught didactic and insight groups on substance abuse. Conducted

individual counseling under the supervision of a clinician.

. Provided education and coping skills regarding substance abuse,

assisted in coordination of discharge planning.

. Assisted with the completion of psychosocial assessments by conducting

interviews with the individual and their families.

06 May 07-15 June 07 New Passages Treatment Center

Flint, MI

Case Managing Intern (part time),

24hr/week

. Visited clients in their home/hospital in order to monitor and record

their physical and mental health status/improvement under the

supervision of a case manager.

. Linked clients with social security/disability benefits and scheduled

medical

appointment for them.

. Conducted Intake interviews and assessments required for program

qualifications.

20 Sep 06- 15 Apr 07 Fenton Community Schools

Fenton, MI

Sub-Teaching (occasionally), 32-40hr/month

. Monitored and recorded children's behavior, such signs of ADD and

depression,

discussed treatment options with parents under the supervision

of a school counselor.

. Assisted children with learning disabilities complete their homework.

. Mentored children, 5-14 y/o, by helping them use their coping skills

to address anger and build up confidence through self awareness and

social interaction.

. Interacted with children daily and participated in skill development

groups.

06 Jun 99 - 02 Feb 04 United States Army

Wuerzburg, Germany/ Livorno, Italy

Mental Health Tech/Medical Records (full time),

40-60hr/week

. Reviewed and maintained medical records according to Army regulations.

. Monitored effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in soldiers and

family members, assisted in providing family based therapy, advocated

for children and family and worked with them on developing positive

coping skills.

. Screened soldiers for possible symptoms of mental health disorders and

linked to appropriate mental health services.

. Linked children and families to legal and medical benefits, such as,

Tricare, and educated families on options and other military

resources.

Additional

. Certified school social worker.

. Fluent in Greek, First Aid/CPR certified.

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