Mental Health Social

Leila Sabrkesh

****. Midway Branch Drive Apt #*02 Odenton, Md. 21113

Phone: 410-***-**** Email: ********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Graduate student as of May 2010 with experience and

training working with children, families and the elderly clinically. Have

experience working with a team of Doctors to create treatment plan for

youths with Psychological and Pathological disorders, also have conducted

mini mental assessments and Bio-Psych Social assessments. Conducted

groups, family and individual therapy weekly focusing on at risk teens and

youth, and coordinated a group for girls with sexual trauma as well as a

social skills group.

EDUCATION

. University of Maryland-Baltimore

Masters in Social Work: Concentration, children, families and

mental health care.

Expected Graduation: May 2010

. University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus

Bachelor of Arts: Social Work: Concentration, gerontology. Graduated

December 2007

Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, Md. 1/01-5/04

HOWARD COUNTY RECREATIONS AND PARKS- Columbia, Md.

6/10-9/10,-6/08-9/08

Inclusion Companion

. Provided one on one care for children with Autism in Summer camps

. Assisted students with social skills

. Redirected negative behavior and was responsible for the child during

camp hours

. Intervened with student in emergency crisis situations

. Worked with children and families

EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

9/09-4/10

POTOMAC RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- Crownsville, Md.

Graduate Social Work Intern, caseload of six weekly

. Worked in a level five Psychiatric Residential Facility for Juveniles

. Assessed the needs of severely emotionally disturbed teens with

dangerous behaviors and learning problems

. Worked with different resources such as Dept of Social Services and

the Juvenile Courts

. Provided individual, group and family therapy

. Implemented crisis interventions for patients

VAN BOKKELEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- Severn, Md.

9/08-5/09

Graduate Social Work Intern, caseload of five weekly

. Worked in a Title 1 school with predominantly low income students

. Worked with Mobile Crisis Unit, Dept of Social Services, Police and

domestic violence shelters

. Managed severe behavioral and emotional problems within the classroom

. Attended and participated in IEP meetings

. Conducted home visits, handled crisis interventions and organized

community action

WINTER GROWTH ASSISTED LIVING- Columbia, Md.

9/06-5/07

Undergraduate Social Work Intern with the Elderly

. Conducted mini mental and Psycho-Social Assessments

. Interviewed new potential residents and families

. Expanded knowledge of outside resources and referral

. Created a hair cutting program for residents

LANGTON GREEN- Annapolis, Md.

03/98-01/03

Direct Care Staff

. Worked directly with adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities

in this non-profit agency

. Administered medication under the supervision of a licensed nurse

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