Lisa Oakley, MSW, LGSW

**** ********** *****, **

Washington, DC 20015

202-***-****; acoize@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a position where I can work in a clinical setting to help individuals identify strengths and goals,

develop and apply strategies to improve and maintain healthy relationships, learn skills to be successful in social and

academic settings, and navigate and utilize community resources.

Education

• August 2012: Master of Social Work (MSW), Howard University School of Social Work.

Field of practice specialization: Mental Health.

• Master of Public Administration (MPA), American University, Washington, DC.

• Bachelor of Arts (BA - English), Georgetown University, Washington, DC.

DC Licensure

Graduate Social Worker License Numbers: LG50080339 (District of Columbia); 19766 (Maryland)

Employment

June 2014 – Present: Social Worker, Psychiatric Institute of Washington. Serving as full time social worker in an

inpatient hospital on the adult acute-care psychiatric unit and detox unit.

Responsibilities include:

- maintaining a caseload of up to 15 patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including chronic schizophrenia, mood

disorders and substance abuse issues;

- helping patients navigate resources and identify strategies to address their mental health concerns;

- conducting psychosocial assessments;

- facilitating family meetings;

- preparing treatment plans and discharge plans;

- participating in daily rounds;

- coordinating with outside caseworkers and other clinicians to set up follow-up care.

July 2013 – June 2014: Christ Child Society. Served as social worker at St. Thomas More Academy in Southeast

Washington, DC.

Responsibilities included:

- serving as school social worker for students in grades K – 8;

- meeting one-on-one with students needing individual counseling;

- facilitating social skill groups with children needing additional support with peer interaction;

-meeting with parents and providing referrals as needed to outside sources for emotional, academic, or social support;

-teaching personal safety and internet safety classes to the students.

August 2011 – June 2012: Intern, Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW). Worked as a social work intern on

the Child and Adolescent Units.

August 2009 – June 2010: Intern, Washington Episcopal School. Worked as a social work intern with the school

social worker.

Employment prior to social work focus

2004 – 2010 Scully Capital. Washington, DC.

Worked as proposal coordinator and editor for small financial services firm.

1997 – 2004 Marasco Newton Group. Arlington, VA.

Worked as project manager and policy analyst for large environmental consulting practice.

1995 – 1997 DPRA, Inc. Roslyn, VA.

Worked as environmental consultant to the Environmental Protection Agency on Superfund Program issues.

Volunteer Experiences

• Currently serve as the local Chairperson for the Fresh Air Fund, a program that places inner city children in New

York City with host families all over the east coast during the summer. 2007 – present. Responsibilities include

conducting home visits, checking references and being a source of support to host families.

• Volunteer with Partners for Kids in Care, a program that assists children in the DC foster care system.

• Board member of Alice Deal Middle School Home and School Association.

• Started 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, Friends of Glover Park, in an effort to renovate a local DC recreation center.

• Volunteer with Washington Humane Society and Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Group

References

Richard Chvotkin, LICSW, Director of Social Work, Psychiatric Institute of Washington. 202-***-****

Kathleen Curtin, Executive Director, Christ Child Society. 202-***-****

Kristie Postorino, LICSW, Social Worker, Washington Episcopal School. 301-***-****

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