CHRISTOPHER L. ELLIOTT, LCSW

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Statesboro, GA 30461

Cell: 912-***-****

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SUMMARY:

● Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who possesses five (5) years of experience in the social services, human

services, and mental health fields

QUALIFICATIONS:

History of working with adults, children, and adolescents in treatment settings

Ability to work with treatment teams in planning interventions, as well as medical staff.

Experience in completing assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans; as well as Medicaid and Medicare

applications.

Taught four semesters at Georgia Southern University as a college-level instructor, teaching courses such as

Ethics in the Social Services Field, Introduction to Social Services, Family and Child Welfare, Introduction to

Sociology, and Group Dynamics, as well as supervising intern students for field placement

Experience in working with families and individuals re garding life stage issues such as grief and loss, existential

issues, maladaptive circumstances, and adjustment issues.

Proven ability to work with clients and families and connect them with appropriate community resources

Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures within various community agencies.

Proven background in possessing ability to accurately diagnose mental illness and pathological symptoms, as

well as conduct assessments, and plan interventions of treatment.

Experience in different forms of documentation and records

Knowledge and experience in a variety of psycho-therapeutic interventions, particularly cognitive/behavioral

and client-centered therapy

Knowledge of family team interventions, and family social work.

Experience in working with clients with a variety of life-stage issues.

Knowledgeable in psycho-pharmacology and various medical methods of treatment.

PROFILE AND RELEVENT EXPERIENCE:

State licensed Clinical of Social Worker (LCSW)

State licensed Social Worker (LMSW) for three (3) years

Provided psychotherapy treatment for low-income clients at River Edge Behavioral Health Services in Macon,

GA – I have received numerous positive reports from physicians, medical staff, and clients themselves

regarding the effectiveness my treatment (I can provide personal contact information to support this).

Conducted group counseling and therapy for large groups with issues ranging from addictions, mental health

issues, and grief and loss issues. I have also received much positive feedback as t o the effectiveness of my

group sessions.

Gained extensive knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding community mental health treatment, legal

and ethical issues, and economic issues relating to treatment planning

Scheduled my own clients for individual sessions, as well as complete treatment plans and assessments

independently in a clinical setting.

Proven ability to work in unison with staff, physicians and medical professionals, and board of directors to find

creative solutions to complex problems and issues

Participated in numerous treatment teams and alongside various mental health and human services disciplines

EDUCATION:

Master of Social Work, Kennesaw State University, GPA: 3.75

B.S., Sociology, Kennesaw State University (Core Focus – Social Change and Organization)

EXPERIENCE:

Georgia Southern University – 01/2012 – present

- Taught four semesters at Georgia Southern University as a college -level instructor, teaching courses such

as Ethics in the Social Services Field, Introduction to Social Services, Family and Child Welfare,

Introduction to Sociology, and Group Dynamics, as well as supervising intern students for field

placement

- Currently supervising internship students and field placements

- Currently designing online Human Development course for college students

Georgia Mentor Project – 01/2011 – 02/2013

- Assisted families in finding and utilizing community resources

- Educated families regarding typical issues of child development, adoption, and family dynamics

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- Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions to clients experiencing a wide variety of life issues

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- Provide psycho-education classes to patients and their families

- Complete treatment plans and progress notes in a timely fashion, while meeting stated regulatory standards

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- Provide therapy and counseling to children and adolescents teachin g how to solve personal issues and

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- Document all interventions and occurrences that were observed.

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- Participating in assessment team meetings with clients and personnel so as to plan for stabilization and

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resources for the client’s life outside of the hospital

- Intense training in proper documentation

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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