Service Services
Resume:
Laura J. Vieira, MSW, CIC
Port St. Lucie, Fl., 34952
Cell: 631-***-****
**********@***.***
Objective My objective is to have the opportunity to join your team to help serve
any
population that struggle with their own challenges and the challenges of
today’s world .
My most recent dedication has been to serving Traumatic Brain Injury
Survivors
and their families. Nonetheless, I have vast experience with various
populations. If
given the chance interview with you, you will not be disappointed in my
dedication to
learning . My intentions are to show you my energy, enthusiasm,
dedication and last but not least, an open minded point of view.
Mental Health, all inclusive
Areas of Specialty •
Traumatic Brain Injury
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September 2001 – May
Education Master of Social Work
2003
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y., 11790
September 1999 – May
Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Services
2001
St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, N.Y., 11772
August 2005 Current
Experience SOCIAL SERVICES
Community Integration Counseling, (CIC)
The Head Injury Association
65 Austin Blvd, Commack, N.Y., 11725
Latitia Agada Services, Inc.,
479 Middle Country Road, Coram, N.Y., 11727
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Counseling provided to Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and
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their families individually and in group settings.
Team and community outreach and collaboration.
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The development of Department of Health regulated treatment
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plans, service reports, progress notes and the like.
The development of psychosocial/functional assessments.
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United Cerebral Palsy September 2003 2005
250 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, N.Y., 11778
Medicaid Service Coordinator
1. Provided therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, and adults using
individual, family, and group treatment.
2. The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities state regulated
treatment plans, team collaboration, psychosocial assessments and monthly
documentation.
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center June 1981 1992
Brentwood, N.Y., 11717
Mental Hygiene Therapy Aid, (MHTA)
Team collaboration.
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Direct care to all consumers.
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Group counseling.
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State regulated progress notes.
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Community outings
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During this particular time, the populations served were geriatric, criminally insane,
addicted individuals, MICA clients. The maintenance of these individual rested solely
on the direct care counselors and it was this journey that lead me to acquire my
degree so I could better serve our challenged populations and help them to navigate
through this difficult society.
Substance Abuse Counselor, Crossings Recovery Center 1997 1999
Route 347, Port Jefferson, N.Y., 11777
Addictions Counselor
1. Coordinated and provided community based substance abuse prevention counseling to
teenagers, MICA clients, professionals, both women and men’s groups and court
mandated individuals.
2. Collaborated with the court system and the community.
3. State regulated treatment plans and weekly progress notes. .
1. Counseled individuals, families, and groups.
2. Provided 24 hour crisis intervention.
3. Provided grief counseling.
4. Collaborated with the Child Protect Services Agency.
Community Service CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) 1999 2001
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Volunteer Long Island, N.Y., Family Court System
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CASA Case Worker
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Provided care and services to foster care children.
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Prepared reports on behalf of foster children.
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Interviewed both foster children and foster parents.
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Provided expert witness testimony.
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