Joanna Ferreira

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Profile

Dedicated LMSW professional with one year of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults with an emphasis on the treatment and care of children and families

Experience facilitating group therapy with children, adolescents and adults in an inpatient psychiatric setting

Skilled working with children and young people with behavioral and mental health issues in a variety of settings, including schools, after school programs, community and hospital environments.

Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport with clients and family members

Able to quickly cultivate positive working relationships with clients and co-workers alike

Autonomous worker who appreciates and understands the value of integrated team work.

Education

Master of Social Work May 2016

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Cum Laude, May 2009

St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas

Licensure

Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) March 2017

Licensed Number 63861

Texas Department of State Health Services

Relevant Experience

Social Work Intern September 2015-May 2016

Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS) Arlington, Texas

Responsible for implementing New Connection Pregnant/Postpartum Intervention Program, Life Maps Counseling Program (ages 18-24), and Anger Management Classes for clients at the agency

Provided Case Management and Psycho-educational classes for pregnant or postpartum women and teens referred by CPS

Utilized motivational interviewing and evidences-based curriculum to engage women in agency services, facilitate maternal bonding, teach parenting skills, and encourage compliance with recovery and medical care

Completed the Intake-process by conducting psycho-social assessments, assessing for substance use and mental health risk factors, and developing service plans with clients

Participated in weekly Treatment Team meetings with Supervisors and colleagues

Helped with referral services for the additional needs of clients and completed a follow-up on the progress of each referral

Kept thorough documentation of each client’s case with the use of the Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS) system

Social Work Intern June-August 2014

Hickory Trail Hospital DeSoto, Texas

Completed Psycho-social assessments of clients on entry to inpatient care, contacted parents/guardians of clients to finalize the information gathering process and to address any of the caretakers’ concerns or questions, and helped with the completion of discharge planning for all clients

Facilitated and planned daily group therapy sessions for pediatric, adolescent and adult patients (ranging in age from 5-50 years)

Kept thorough documentation of each group session; recording behavior, participation and progress of each patient

Administrative Support Staff

Carpe Diem Private Preschool, South Lake, Texas June 2010 to May 2012

Required to step into multiple roles to help assist teachers, children, and day to day operations of the school

Worked to build a trusting rapport with parents and their children

Performed daily tasks to maintain a clean and safe school environment

After Care Teacher

Vanguard Preparatory School, Farmers Branch, Texas 2009 to 2011

Supervised after school program for children with specialized needs such as intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders

Communicated with other staff members regarding the progress of each child’s behavioral needs

Maintained communication with parents of students in the program to insure consistency between home and school environment

Planned and implemented full day summer programs

Intern

ARC of the Capital Area, Austin, Texas Summer 2008

Assisted volunteer coordinator in new client programs, including academic coaching and adult match mentoring

Attended volunteer fairs and assisted in organization of group events to gain greater understanding of ARC participation programs

Engaged in ARC programs by actively participating in groups events such as movie night, bowling and respite care

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