L at rina R. Hollingsworth

**** ********* *** *****, ** 30809

ab08du@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECT I VE:

I am eager to contribute to an organization that can use an enthusiastic professional with

an excellent education in social work and hands-on experience dealing with people of all

age groups, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge and management of cases for children and families, which

required assessment, development of case plans, facilitation of crisis intervention

procedures, and formal family therapy.

• Extensive experience and familiarity with child abuse and neglect cases.

• Excellent rapport with children, superior communication abilities.

• Adaptable to diverse people and situations.

EDUCATION:

Capella University; Minneapolis, MN

Doctor of Social Work

Anticipated January 2016

Clark Atlanta University; Atlanta, GA

Master of Social Work

Graduated: May 15, 2006

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Graduated: May 19, 1998

Parkland College; Champaign, IL

Associate of Applied Sciences

Graduated: May 24, 1994

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Henry County Department of Family and 06/15/1999-Present

Children Services

Social Service Case Manager, McDonough, GA

• Interviewed victims, offenders, children, and family members regarding

allegations of abuse and/or neglect.

• Determined risk to individuals by gathering information via telephone, written

reports, collateral contacts, and face-to-face contact with clients and community.

• Served as a case manager for children in foster care; ensured that the children are

placed in permanent stable families within as short a time frame as possible; visits

foster homes; supervised visits between children and parents; testified regarding

the status of the agency and/or parent’s progress towards the court approved

placement

• Implemented a variety of professional instruments and techniques to assess the

level of risk or potential for lethality of individuals and families.

• Used a variety of evidence-based modalities and techniques to conduct individual,

family, and group outpatient therapy sessions

• Provided input during the decision-making process as a member of the

interdisciplinary team that made treatment decisions for current and new clients.

• Coordinated with local medical treatment facilities and civilian agencies to ensure

that direct services, such as, temporary shelter, short-term crisis intervention,

medical treatment, follow-up services, 24-hour hotlines, foster care, respite care,

victim assistance, and support groups were available and accessible.

• Trained and supervised staff and performed administrative or interim functions at

the direction of or during the absences of Supervisor.

3-1 AD/125 BSB 04/06/2011-04/10/2013

Combat Medic, Afghanistan

• Headed a four man trauma team

• Provided comprehensive care in support of Operation Endurance Freedom to over

250 soldiers.

• Administered medications, set IV’s, updated patient records, provided emotional

support, and patient education.

• Maintained accurate and detailed reports.

• Monitored symptoms and changes in patients' conditions as well as ordered,

interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify patient's condition.

• Prepared patients for, and assisted with, examinations and treatments. Administers

local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.

Brian Allgood Army Combat Hospital 02/03/2009-03/06/2011

Yongsan, South Korea

Triage Social Worker/Mental Health Technician

• Provided group therapy to military personnel from all branches of the inpatient

psychiatry ward.

• Provided psychotherapy for over 100 individual using Cognitive Behavior

Therapy (CBT) and clients-focused techniques.

• Conducted admission interviews for patients of the Alcohol Treatment Center.

• Performed mental status exams and psychosocial assessments on both the

outpatient clinic as well on the inpatient ward.

• Facilitated 3 group sessions per week with service members dealing with anger

management issues and helping group members to learn more effective ways to

cope with stress in their lives.

LICENSURE:

03/25/2012-Present

License Clinical Social Worker, Connecticut

( LCSW #007923)

07/01/2007-

Georgia P rofessional Standa rds Commission

06/30/2012

School Social work Certification: #744036

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

07/03/2008-Present

Medic

United States Army; Rank: Specialist; Active Duty

04/14/2000-02/27/2004

Undesignated

United States Navy: Seaman; Reserve

ORGANIZATIONS:

National Association of Social Workers (NASW): Georgia Chapter

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