Human Resources Service

Ingrid Jones

**** ********* **.

Virginia Beach, VA. 23456

HM#757(383-6602) CELL#757(581-5678)

*******@***.***

US Citizen

Title of Position ( Clinical Counselor)[pic]

OBJECTIVE

To contribute relevant experience and educational background to a

challenging counseling position, offering ample skill utilization and

growth opportunities. Experienced with providing individual, family, and

group therapy for behaviorally, mentally and/or emotionally impaired

clients. Highly motivated research-oriented professional, promoting social

change.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Certified Substance Abuse Counselor(CSAC) and work people who are

addicted to alcohol and/or other substances. Experienced in

facilitating groups and providing individual and family therapy to

help and identify and understand behaviors and problems related to

addictions, educate on the 12 steps, develops recovery programs that

help to establish healthy behaviors and provide coping strategies,

conducts programs and community outreach aimed at preventing addiction

and educating the public. Experienced in the development of treatment

plans for various populations within social service arenas, to

constitute initial evaluation and assessment of clientele;

coordination of special service networks; collaboration with health

service professionals for the establishment of procedural guidelines;

placement of individuals and advocacy in trial proceedings.

. Completed training with the Department of Social Services.

. Proficient in recruitment of prospective parents for adoption

purposes, execution of home studies, assignment of children and

application of follow-up processes.

. Knowledgeable in formulation and composition of various legislative

documents and provision of programming and curriculum recommendations;

complemented by exceptional administrative, communication and

organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE

In-Home Clinician

2008 to Present

Norfolk, Va.

Compass Youth Services

20 Interstate Corporate Ctr

Norfolk, VA 23502

757-***-****-Kim Gustin (suprv)-yes can contact

Salary: $39K, plus insurance, 401(k) and travel expenses

. Provide behavior modification and pro-social skills to at-risks,

children and adolescences, youths and families. Collaborate with

health service professionals for development of treatment plans for

emotionally disturbed adolescents.

. Coordinate service networks for academic, psychological and social

assistance therapy and crisis intervention.

. Provide group therapy and training in the areas of anger management,

post-traumatic stress, conflict resolution, and other life/social

skills.

. Provide individual, family, and group counseling, diagnostic

assessments, and treatment plan.

. Participate in clinical supervision and program development to improve

client services, and therapeutic counseling.

. Complete required case notes and case documentation, including the

writing of progress, incident or monitoring reports. Participate in

treatment teams and provide input and observations.

. Review psychological, educational, familial, vocational, substance

abuse, and program assessment records as well a DSM-IV diagnosis.

. Provide crisis intervention using empathy, active listening, and other

techniques to keep clients safe.

Clinical Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

2007-present

Virginia Beach, Va.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center

1100 First Colonial

Virginia Beach, Va. 23454

757-***-**** Susan Asprey(suprv) yes can contact

Salary: $17hourly, plus insurance, 401(k) and travel expenses

. Provide mental health services to children, adolescences, and adults.

. Involve in assessment and diagnosis as well as clinical management of

co-occurring mental disorder.

. Facilitate groups for children and adolescences. Select the

counseling theory(ies) that apply(ies).

. Apply technique(s) to assist the client, group, and/or family in

exploring problems and ramifications.

. Apply technique(s) to assist the client, group, and/or family in

examining the client's behavior, attitudes, and/or feelings if

appropriate in the treatment setting.

. Individualize counseling in accordance with cultural, gender, and

lifestyle differences and implement treatment plan.

. Interact with the client in an appropriate therapeutic manner.

. Perform psychological evaluations, individual and group counseling,

case consultation, cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention,

psychiatric consultation, and continuing care mental health planning.

. Perform Psychosocial Assessment, participate as a member in

interdisciplinary team, link clients with services, and involved in

discharge planning.

Social Worker-Intern

2006-2007

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

100 Outlaw St

Chesapeake, Va.

757-***-**** Human Resources-yes can contact

. Investigate reports of abuse/neglect to children to assess current or

future risk to children by interviewing parents, family members, and

others; interviewing and examining children; assessing home

environment; and gathering pertinent information form other sources.

. Determines action to be taken to remove or to reduce an immediate

threat to the safety of a child to include testifying in court to seek

emergency protective services, placing children in substitute care,

referring family for immediate crisis intervention therapy or other

community resources.

. Enters contact, documentation information and narratives into the

Information Management Protecting Adults and Children system within

the required agency time frame.

. Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child

Protective staff and law enforcement officials, judicial officials,

legal resources, medical professional, and other community resources.

. Served as child advocate for court proceedings and provided inclusive

testimonies.

. Served as child advocate for court proceedings and provided inclusive

testimonies.

. Placed children in foster homes and coordinated specialized services.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)-Intern

2004-2006

Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Court

800 East City Hall

Norfolk, Va. 23510

757-***-**** Michael Phillip(suprv) yes can contact

. Serve as a professional liaison to the court, local board, and to

CASA policies and procedures

. Investigates/assesses referrals of suspected child abuse/neglect

. Work in collaboration with law enforcement, licensing and a variety

of community partners to investigate/assess child abuse/neglect

allegations

. Submit written reports to the Court summarizing relevant information

and making specific recommendations in the child's best interest

TUTORING

. Provided individualized academic instruction for school-aged children.

. Devised and instituted activities for youth program and generated

participants.

EDUCATION

NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY

NORFOLK, VA.

Master's Degree, Social Work (MSW)-5/10/2008

Bachelor's Degree, Social Work(BSW)-5/10/06

Certified Substance Counselor(CSAC)-10/10/2009

Member - National Association of Social Work (NASW)

PERSONAL

Willing to relocate.

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