Mental Health Medical
Resume:
Anita Jarrard
Email: ********@*****-*******.***
Address:
City: Wilson
State: NC
Zip: 27893
Country: USA
Phone: 252-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Adaptable Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist skilled in intakes, assessments as well as ongoing therapy and group work. I have experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in dealing with both mental health and substance abuse issues.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from East Carolina University, Greenville NC 1/2001 to 5/2007 (Social Work)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Adaptable Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist skilled in intakes, assessments as well as ongoing therapy and group work. I have experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in dealing with both mental health and substance abuse issues.
Highlights
Ability to maintain accurate client records
Able to manage client crises
Able to participate in multidisciplinary team approach
Able to work independently and as a member of a team
Aware of legal and ethical standards
Comfortable with diverse populations
Excellent relationship building skills
Experience performing assessments
Experience working in a clinical setting
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records
Familiarity with the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Knowledge of health education information
License in the state of NC
Substance abuse counseling experience
Understanding of communicable disease prevention and control
Licensed mental health practitioner
Experience
December 2008 to Current
Free Will Baptist Children's Home Middlesex, NC
Therapist
Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
August 2007 to Current
Pride in NC Wilson, NC
Therapist
Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy
Conducted individual therapy with adolescent and parent and family sessions to teach needed skills, and develop positive alternatives to drug use and other problem behaviors
Conducted regular assessments and adhered to documentation processes and procedures
Gathered case history data, prison and other mental health history, hospitalizations, past/present diagnosis and medication
Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues, and mental health problems
February 2001 to September 2008
Wilson Medical Center/Psychiatric Unit Wilson, NC
Social Worker
Charted and recorded information in client files.
Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.
February 1991 to February 2001
Wilson Medical Center/Hospice Unit Wilson, NC
Social Worker
Charted and recorded information in client files.
Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
Education
2007 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
MSW Social Work
Coursework in Social Work
Addictions and Chemical Dependency CEU
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
Substance Abuse Task Force in Wilson, NC 2002-2009
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