Management Mental Health

Linda L. Norkus MSW

*** ******** ***** **. #**

Gray, TN 37615

Phone: 423-***-**** E-Mail: *********@*****.***

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Education/qualifications:

Non-degree Business Management credits from University of Michigan transferred to Johnson Bible College

Bachelor of Science (Leadership & Ministry) conferred May 5, 2000 from Johnson Bible College, Knoxville

Master of Social Work, (Clinical) Conferred May 10, 2010 East Tennessee State University, SW Supervisee (License process began 10/2013)

Certificates of training for 40 CEU in Case Management (7 years) from State of Tennessee

Social Work:

*Provided clincially sound psychotherapy to individuals, adults and children. Facilitated group in discussing sprirituality issues. *Performed case management (including special needs clients) *Interviewed clients (including home visits) *Preforemed and familiar with intake process *Advocated and lobbied (local, state levels) for clients needs and rights *Evaluated client’s eligability for programs and counseled individuals and supervisors on findings *Networked, brokered / performed liaison with other organizations for clients *Counseled and co-counseled individuals and groups dealing with various issues (including mental health, drugs and alcohol, crisis such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and death/dying) *Administered state directed testing in academics. Providing clinical counseling both adult and children. *Discharge planning* Preparation and teaching in classroom.

Administrative / Management:

Managed (personnel, finance, security, operations, and logistics) for over 126 students *Investigated possible abuse of social services *Investigated possible abuse by social services’ personnel *Prepared, presented, and managed training and class presentations *Created new services accountability and evaluation paperwork *Provided professional guidance and mentoring *Monitored Interns in MSW programs *Working knowledge of several computer systems and softwear suites *Developed and wrote standard operational procedures for organizations *Facilitated meeting for various orginizations

Activities / Organizations / Community Involvement:

2007 Volunteer Smoky Mountain Hospice

2007-present Member National Association of Social Workers

2007-present Member Master Social Work Association

2008-present Volunteer The Manna House

Employment / Internships:

01/7/16-2/10/17 Franklin Woods Community Hospital Medical Social Worker

07/1/15-1/4/16 Northeast Correctional Casemanager

02/1/13 -4-30-14 First Light Counseling Contract Clinician

01/2011 – 9-15-13 Richmond Behavior Health Authority Adult MH CM

10-/2010- 01/2011 National Counseling Service In Home Counseling

9/2009 – 5/2010 Holston Homes Children’s Home MSW Field Internship

09/2008 – 05/2009 Interfaith Hospitality Network MSW Field Internship

10/2003 – 09/2008 Dept of Children Service Residential Case Management/Treatment team leader

01/2001 – 01/2003 FSS Unit East TN Com Svc Agency Senior Case Management

References and transcripts available upon request.

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