MARINA JOHNSON, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314

910-***-****

EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2014 - PRESENT OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Yelverton’s Enrichment Services, 6977 Nexus Court Suite 102 Fayetteville, NC

28304-2641

completes comprehensive clinical assessments and evaluations to determine applicable diagnoses and make appropriate recommendations

provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and substance abuse problems and makes appropriate recommendations for ongoing treatment

completes progress notes on assigned cases and completes ongoing individualized treatment and crisis plans

responsible for ongoing assessments of assigned cases, completes SARS and other required documents/forms, and performs other administrative task as required

participates in weekly clinical supervisions and continuing education as needed to increase skills and knowledge to provide effective outpatient mental health services to its populations being served

FEBRUARY 2014 – JUNE 2014 INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES TEAM LEAD

Yelverton’s Enrichment Services, 6977 Nexus Court Suite 102 Fayetteville, NC

28304-2641

provides individual and family therapy for each youth served by the team

designates the appropriate team staff such that specialized clinical expertise is applied as clinically indicated for each child

provides and coordinates the assessment and reassessment of client’s’

psychosocial needs

provides clinical expertise and recommendations to the IIH team members’ clinical interventions to clients

provides the clinical supervision of all members of the team for the provision of this service and responsible for the supervision and documentation of the team members’ supervision plan

OCTOBER 2013 – APRIL 2014 OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Community Helps Network, 112 E. Elwood Ave, Raeford, NC 28376

completes comprehensive clinical assessments and evaluations to determine applicable diagnoses and make appropriate recommendations

provides individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and substance abuse problems

completes progress notes on assigned cases and completes individualized treatment plans

responsible for ongoing assessments of assigned cases, completes TARS, required documents/forms, and performs other administrative task as required

submits weekly client lists for billing

completes substance abuse assessments and makes appropriate recommendations

facilitates psychoeducational group to clients taking potentially addictive medications and coordinates regular follow-up with agency psychiatrist to monitor medication compliance

FEBRUARY 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2013- INTENSIVE IN-HOME, TEAM LEAD

Community Helps Network, 112 E. Elwood Ave., Raeford, NC 28376

provides individual and family therapy for each youth served by the team

designates the appropriate team staff such that specialized clinical expertise is applied as clinically indicated for each child

provides and coordinates the assessment and reassessment of the recipient’s

psychosocial needs, coordinates and participates in peer reviews and

consultations regarding cases within the agency or outside community

agencies involved with the assigned cases

provides clinical expertise and guidance to the IIH team members clinical interventions with the recipients

provides the clinical supervision of all members of the team for the provision of this service and responsible for the supervision and documentation of the team members’ supervision plan

JUNE 2012 – JUNE 2013 LICENSE CLINICAL ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST-ASSOCIATE, KV Consultants and Associates, Inc., 2411Robeson St Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC

facilitates group therapy for substance abuse clients twice a week

assists staff with scheduled and random drug testing

develops creative lesson plans for psycho-educational groups for substance abuse clients; develops treatment plan and maintain clients’ records

monitors clients’ progress in substance abuse treatment

MARCH 2012 – MAY 2012 SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR INTERN –Alternative Care Treatment Services, 911 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28305

works as a registered substance abuse counselor intern in the State of North Carolina

facilitates an intensive gender specific substance abuse group therapy

performs substance abuse intake and assessments for incoming clients

develops crisis and treatment plans for clients accepted into the substance abuse program and made referrals as needed

JUNE 2000 – MARCH 2009 - SOCIAL WORKER --- CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, P.O. BOX 2429, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28302

provides stability, positive parenting, and permanency to children living in out-of-home placements

ensures that medical, physical, and emotional needs of the children in care are being met

participates in court proceedings and make recommendations in court regarding placements, family reunification, or permanency planning of children in foster care

develops service plans with children and families and make appropriate referral for services

1997-2000 – SOCIAL WORKER --- WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, P.O. BOX 1127, SHELTON, WA 98584; 1949 SOUTH STATE STREET, TACOMA, WA 98405

provides social services to children and families such as placement of children, family contact, and referral for services

acts as coordinator for the local child protective services team

acts as developmental disabilities unit specialist

maintains and protects case records

prepares court reports and testifies in court regarding permanency planning of children in foster care

conducts home visits and safety checks to ensure safety and well-being of children in foster care

1996-1997 – MENTALLY ILL CHEMICALLY ABUSING (MICA) THERAPIST/CASE MANAGER --- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES, 317 E. 4TH AVENUE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501

assesses and documents chemical/mental health illness of clients

provides individual treatment planning based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria treatment record

responsible for revisions and safekeeping of case records

conducts educational counseling and facilitates treatment groups

monitors clients’ compliance with treatment and medications

provides counseling and treatment of clients to maintain a healthy and successful lifestyle

1993-1995 – PRACTICUM/GRADUATE STUDENT --- NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY, NORFOLK, VA 23504

serves as foster care case manager responsible for coordinating the treatment plan developed for children and families at a local social services agency

provides protection and arranged foster care placement to abandoned, abused, and neglected children

advises, recommends, and testifies in court concerning cases involved with Department of Social Services

assesses clients’ adjustments to dialysis treatment and develops appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families while carrying out duties as an intern at Chesapeake Dialysis Center in Chesapeake, VA

coordinates with nephrologists, dieticians, and nurses regarding clients; progress

provides education and training to clients and their families about the kidney disease, treatment, and changes in lifestyle associated with the illness

serves as medical social worker intern/discharge planner during internship at Norfolk Community Hospital in Norfolk, VA

evaluates and assess daily living skills of clients entering nursing home or other treatment facilities

coordinates with physicians, nurses, dieticians, and other medical staff regarding clients’ psychosocial needs

1985-1993 – MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST --- UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE, CO

provides crisis intervention to individuals, couples, and families who needed immediate treatment for emotional crises such as depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and adjustment to marital and family problems associated with the military lifestyle

conducts intake interviews and administers psychometric exams

assists the United States Air Force Family Advocacy Officer regarding the domestic violence program

provides short-term counseling to children and adults experiencing mental health problems, develops treatment plans and monitors clients’ progress, and makes appropriate recommendations as appropriate regarding treatment

conducts community outreach services to inform the community of services being offered and encourage individuals to seek services as early as possible to maintain military effectiveness

assess military personnel for suitability to carry a Top Secret/Secret, or Classified Information Clearance

co-facilitates smoking cessation group, domestic violence group, parenting classes, and other ongoing support groups offered in the outpatient clinic

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK – NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY – (VA)1995

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Social Psychology) – PARK COLLEGE – (MO)1992

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY (Industrial Psychology) – (Philippines)1982

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (NASW)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS (NAADAC)

ADDICTION PROFESIONALS OF NORTH CAROLINA (APNC)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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