LAURA DIANE MILLER

916-***-****

ac4j9f@r.postjobfree.com

**** ******* **** *****, ********** California 95842

OBJECTIVE

To work in a position that allows me to offer my best work and work ethic to my employer and to continue to learn and grow in my profession.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Varied experience with adults and children involving many aspects of mental health. ASW74776

Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Social Work.

Over 12 years of experience in child welfare work including personal experience in foster care and adoptions.

Excellent presentation skills and the ability to create and teach different curriculum.

Proven management, case management, and management skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinician February 2017-present

Children's Receiving Home

Conducts individual, family, and group therapy. Assess client’s for treatment needs. Knowledge of the DSM V.

Adoptions Social Worker

Sacramento County June 2016 -present

Case management, assess both families and children for adoption, conduct psycho-social assessments.

FFA Social Worker

Environmental Alternatives August 2014- June 2016

Work with foster families, assess children in care.

Foster Parent Trainer

Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento, CA Jun 2002 – Present

Create, develop, and teach curriculum for the instruction of prospective foster and adoptive parents.

Training Specialist

Lilliput Children’s Services, Sacramento, CA Feb 2011 – Sep 2013

Created, developed, and taught curriculum for the instruction of prospective foster and adoptive parents.

Early Care Head Start Family Support Services Supervisor

Yolo County Office of Education, Woodland, CA (ARRA Position) Oct 2009 – Jun 2010

Supervised Family Support Services Staff

Performed and documented tasks, assessments, and quality assurance reviews to meet Federal requirements.

Performed Grants acquisition for the county.

Psychiatric Social Work Intern

Kaiser Permanente, Folsom, CA Sep 2008- May 2009

Conducted individual therapy and psychosocial assessments.

Co-facilitated depression and DVT group sessions.

Participated in weekly clinical meetings.

Case Manager Intern

ALTA California Regional Center, Sacramento, CA Sep 2007 – May 2008

Conducted and documented developmental assessments.

Referred clients to resources for further support.

Personal Service Coordinator

Turning Point Community Program, Sacramento, CA Sep 2006 – May 2007

Worked directly with severely mentally ill adults using the Recovery Model.

Worked with dual-diagnosis adults.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, Yuba City High School, Yuba City, CA 1978

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, California State University, Sacramento, CA 2007

Masters Degree in Social Work, California State University, Sacramento, CA 2009

SKILLS

Certified Permanency Planning Mediator 2013

Associate Clinical Social Worker #74776 2016

SAFE Home Study Certified CFC 2012

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