Clinical Social Worker
Resume:
Washington DC *****
Cell# 202-***-****
*********@*******.***
Joy Dozier-Smith
Objective
To obtain a position providing comprehensive mental health services to
children and their families.
Licensure/Certifications
. District of Columbia Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
. Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C)
. Certification in Advanced Trauma Treatment
. Certification in NTU Psychotherapy Treatment
Education:
Howard University, Washington, DC
. Master of Social Work, May 2008
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
. Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, 2005
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA
. Associate of Science, Legal Studies, 2002
Experience:
Catholic Charities, Washington DC
Clinical Supervisor, Independent Living/Teen Parent Program, 10/2011-
present
. Provide daily clinical consultation/supervision to staff
. Ensure timely submission of all external and internal program reports
. Oversee the referral, screening and program disposition of clients
. Maintain quality clinical practices and update the program's policies,
procedures and manuals as needed
. Ensure that performance reviews are conducted in a proper and timely
manner
. Oversee the referral, screening and program disposition of clients
. Monitor client files and records for completeness and proper
maintenance
. Serve as liaison between the program and community partners
. Assist with the development and facilitation of client workshops to
promote life skills
. Provide 24-hour on call crisis intervention services as assigned
DC Child and Family Services Agency, Washington DC
Investigative Social Worker, CPS Division, 8/2009-10/2011
. Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect
. Conducts home visits to assess strengths and needs of families;
contacts collateral source
. Responds to crisis situations and intervenes to resolve immediate
problems
. Utilizes various counseling and therapeutic techniques in an attempt
to address social, environmental, emotional and medical problems
. Serves as an experienced member of an interdisciplinary team to
provide written and oral case presentations regarding the impact of
the child and/or the family's condition and the psychosocial
implications
. Maintains up-to-date case records for documentation of case activity.
. Attends court hearings on behalf of CFSA to ensure compliance with
regulations
Progressive Life Center Washington DC
Clinical Therapist, 2/2009-8/2009
. Provided therapeutic services to individuals, groups and families
. Conducted diagnostic assessments for new referrals
. Maintained clinical progress notes for assigned clients
. Provided diagnostic/assessment services using the DSM-IV-TR Manual
. Developed Individualized plan of care and individualized treatment
plans
. Provided crisis intervention services
Progressive Life Center Washington DC
Clinical Social Worker, 6/2008-8/2009
. Conducts home visits to assess strengths and needs of families
. Utilized various counseling and therapeutic techniques in an attempt
to address social, environmental, emotional and medical needs
. Served as an experienced member of an multidisciplinary team to
provide oral and written case presentations regarding the impact of
the child's/family's condition and psychosocial implications
. Attended administrative reviews, permanency planning and court
hearings to provide status information regarding the child/and or
families' psychosocial conditions and compliance with DC Child and
Family Service Agency's recommendations
. Provided therapeutic services to child/and or family within the home
. Provided crisis intervention services
. Maintained an electronic clinical record for children and their
families
. Worked cooperatively with community based agencies to obtain
services/resources for children and their families
. Provided support to foster families treating children placed in their
homes
. Prepared court reports, case plans and treatment plans for child/and
or family
. Advocated for children/adolescence with CFSA, the courts, schools and
other community agencies
DC Department of Mental Health Washington, DC
Social Worker, 9/2007-4/2008
. Conducted initial screening and intake interviews to obtain mental
health, medical and family history
. Provided diagnostic/assessment services using the DSM-IV-TR Manual
. Participated as a multidisciplinary team member to establish
short/long term goals and objectives for children and their families
. Provided crisis intervention services
. Worked cooperatively with community based agencies to obtain
services/resources for children and their families
. Provided counseling, community support and community based
intervention services
. Maintained an electronic clinical record for children and their
families
. Provided therapeutic play therapy interventions
. Co-Facilitated an empowerment and anger management adolescent girls
group
Fihankra Place Wellness Center, Washington, DC
Social Worker, 9/2006-5/2007
. Conducted initial screening and intake interviews to obtain mental
health, medical, and family history
. Worked cooperatively with community based and/or outside agencies to
obtain services/resources for children and their families
. Established short/long term goals and objectives for children and
their families
. Provided clinical therapeutic support
. Provided diagnostic/assessment services using the DSM-IV-TR Manual
. Wrote Individualized plan of care and individualized treatment plans
Department of Commerce, Alexandria, VA
Legal Instruments Examiner, 1/1993-6/2008
. Reviewed, analyzed, and processed all documents in patent applications
and special law cases in accordance with the requirements of the
Manual of Patent Examination, current statues and rules of practice.
Community Service:
. Mentor to an adolescent female group at the Soul Factory Church
. Co-Facilitates a Life Skills program for adolescent females
. Provides volunteer services at the Shepherd Cove Women and Children
Homeless Shelter
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