Robin Frank
LCSW
Augusta, ME *****
***************@*****.*** - 207-***-****
To be a member of a high functioning working team
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Clinical Social Worker
Heath Affiliates Maine - Auburn, ME - December 2015 to Present Responsibilities
An affiliate providing individuals, families and couples with assessment, diagnosing and treatment of mental health needs and management of psychosocial stressors. Skills Used
psycosocial assessment; treatment planning; providing therapy Psychiatric Social Worker
Maine Medical Center - Portland, ME - May 2015 to Present Responsibilities
Assess and provisionally diagnose patients in an acute psychiatric emergency department setting. Create disposition and after care referrals.
Accomplishments
Receive two Shine awards being recognized by medical providers for excellent patient centered work Skills Used
Assessment and diagnosing and disposition determination Functional Family Therapist
Catholic Charities Maine - Bangor, ME - November 2013 to November 2014 Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and treat clients ages 10 - 18 and their families in the home setting. FFT is an evidenced based model providing family therapy to clients referred most commonly by DHHS and DOC Accomplishments
Successful therapeutic completions with over ten families in a one year period of time Skills Used
assessment, diagnosing, treatment using FFT model which included intensive training by the owning company of the FFT model; worked cooperatively with community providers and team members working with the families I served. Developed positive working relationships with staff from DHHS and DOC Crisis Response Worker and Clinical Consultant/Mental Health Therapist Aroostook Mental Health Corporation - Ellsworth, ME - May 2011 to January 2014 was trained and became certified as a MHRT/CSP; licensed as LMSW-cc
- respond to crisis calls at area hospitals, county jail, and community locations to assess lethality of client and safety plan accordingly
- write psychosocial assessments and provisionally diagnose and be able to determine safety of client and plan accordingly
Case Worker
Department of Health and Human Services - Ellsworth, ME - August 2010 to January 2012 Investigate referrals of possible abuse and exploitation of adults, mainly elderly
* Serve as Guardian Agent to wards of the Department of Health and Human Services
* Professional writing for annual court reports, Attorney General referrals, case notes, court petitions Supervised Visitation Worker
Families United - Ellsworth, ME - May 2009 to March 2010 Monitor visits between children in state custody and their biological parents and family members
* Role model appropriate parenting skills in visit environment while monitoring for safety during visits
* Type visit notes for the review of DHHS Guardian Agents of children in state custody Family Advocate/Preschool Teacher
Child and Family Opportunities, Inc - Ellsworth, ME - September 2007 to March 2009 Assist lead teacher in preparing and carrying out classroom curriculum with preschool age children in Head Start program
* Carry out duties of lead teacher upon absence of lead teacher
* Assist families of Head Start children with resource referral and coordination of services Level II Mental Health Case Manager/Intake Coordinator Wings for Children and Families, Inc - Bangor, ME - March 2005 to September 2007 Coordinate all duties of intake office including taking in and managing all intake referrals for case management services
* Resource referral and coordination for families with children with mental health diagnosis
* Coordinate and lead, or assist family in leading, team meetings, write comprehensive assessments and Individual Service Plans and ensure that all duties are assigned to team members and carried out as planned Domestic Violence Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator
The Next Step Domestic Violence Agency - Ellsworth, ME - December 2000 to November 2001 Coordinated and trained a list of over 35 volunteers to fill hotline shifts
- assisted in running a group for woman who are survivors of domestic violence
- took hotline shifts and safety planned with survivors of domestic violence EDUCATION
Masters in Generalist Social Work
University of Maine - Orono, ME
2008 to 2012
BS in Secondary social science education
University of Maine - Orono, ME
1999
CERTIFICATIONS
MHRT/CRP
June 2011 to Present
Mobile crisis assessment
LCSW
August 2014 to August 2016
Fully, independently licensed clinician in State of Maine