Savanah Foster
Vincennes, IN *7591
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Experience: 2010 LaSalle Behavioral Health Vincennes, IN
Psychiatric Social Worker Intern
Work on acute stay adult inpatient mental health unit with adolescent, adult, and
geriatric patients that are mentally ill, chemically dependent, or dually diagnosed
Lead group therapy
Compose treatment plans and discharge plans for patients
Assess for suicide risk, memory, and mental health status
2007-2009 Arbor Education and Training Vincennes, IN
Workshop Facilitator
Taught class on job readiness, job search skills, job retention, and life skills
Prepare and develop outlines and training materials for lessons from VantEdge
curriculum
Facilitate orientations for new IMPACT clients
Provide guidance to participants in opportunities for improvement in job search
and barriers through referrals to other agencies for other supportive services
Collect and maintain client data, client attendance, and participation rates
Order workshop supplies
Maintain professional and respectful relationships with others
Handle information in a confidential manner
Worked with little to no supervision
Job required me to be a self starter, have excellent organizational skills, and the
have the ability to work independently or on a team
July 2007-Oct 2007 GSH Primary Care Clinic Vincennes, IN
Social Service Coordinator (Temporary Position)
Coordinated social services to patients of the clinic
Qualify patients on a sliding scale fee based on their finances
Supervised approximately 15 volunteers
Admitted and scheduled patients
Handled accounting for the clinic
Use of Microsoft Word, Works, Office, and Excel
2006-2007 The Willows Vincennes, IN
Case Manager Intern (Spring Semester)
I was assigned to work with several cases under the families Case Manager
Did home and school visits with the children and their families
Participated in the Wrap Around Program process
Took detailed case notes
Kept in contact with clients and also their parents/guardians, teachers, guidance
counselors, therapists, etc.
Completed the required 300 hrs. for the semester
Intern (Fall Semester)
Co-facilitated a psychoeducational after school group of elementary students with
an LCSW
Assisted in organizing and implementing group activities
Completed the required 150 hrs. for the semester
Education: 2004- 2010 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN
M.S.W.