Mental Health Manager, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Resume:
Kendra May, LCSW
Summary Experienced service-focused social worker with a strong commitment to serving the needs of all clientele. Skilled in building community support and resource partnerships. Backed by solid credentials, education and experience, with superior strengths in case management, and clinical documentation. Committed to providing comprehensive services to promote the safety and wellbeing of all clients.
Licensure WY LCSW-1029
Education
University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming
2010-2013
MSW
University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming
2000-2002
BA Criminal Justice
Graduated with Honors
Gillette College, Gillette Wyoming
1998-2000
AAS Business
Graduated with High Honors, GPA 4.0
Experience
Social Services Director
2016-2018 Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness, Cheyenne, WY
Completed social service history, discharge planning, and development of interdisciplinary care plans designed to meet the bio-psychosocial needs of resident.
Identification of needs and coordination of services so that bio-psychosocial needs of each resident are met.
Assisted residents and responsible parties in locating financial, legal, mental health, and other community resources.
Provided individual, group, and family services focused on the maintenance or enhancement of the resident’s bio-psychosocial functioning and understanding of their health status.
Coordinated and/or provided health and mental health social work services to residents to assist with attaining or maintaining the highest practical mental and psychosocial well-being, while helping residents who display mental or psychosocial difficulty, receive appropriate treatment and services.
Provided resource support to staff participating in behavioral interventions for residents.
Coordinated safe discharge planning and follow–up services in coordination with interdisciplinary team.
Supervised Social Services Department employees.
Mental Health Therapist
2015-2016 Haven Behavioral Health Institute, Cheyenne, WY
Provided psychotherapy to long term care residents.
Completed biopsychosocial clinical assessments, and comprehensive treatment planning/case management services.
Prepared formal reports and documentation for Medicare/Medicaid billing purposes.
Provided therapeutic crisis intervention.
Facilitated therapeutic groups for residents in correlation with specific treatment goals.
Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
2013-2015 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Cheyenne, WY
Provided comprehensive discharge planning/clinical intervention and documentation in patient’s electronic medical record.
Completed clinical/medical assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations.
Evaluated client response to treatment and education.
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with complete medical team.
Assisted with setting up Home Health Care, Long Term Care, and Short Term Rehabilitation placement.
Provided crisis intervention.
MSW Intern
2012-2013 Peak Wellness Center, Cheyenne, WY
Conducted initial clinical assessments for walk-in clients.
Conducted ASI/ASAM evaluations and provided clinical recommendations.
Provided individual and group therapy.
2010-2012 University of Wyoming Family Residency Program at Cheyenne, WY
Assisted patients with community resource referrals.
Provided comprehensive patient evaluations and provided clinical interventions.
Assisted with setting up Home Health Care, Long Term Care, and Short Term Rehabilitation placement.
Provided crisis intervention.
Life Skills Group Leader
2011-2012 Southeastern Wyoming Juvenile Center
Provided life skills training to juvenile residents.
Provided supervision of residents and daily case note submission.
Provided crisis intervention, social skills training, and conflict resolution.
Case Manager
2009-2011 Albany County Adult Drug Court, Laramie WY
Provided supervision of Drug Court participants.
Weekly case management meetings and case notes.
Provided crisis intervention, social skills training, and conflict resolution.
Participated in court appearances weekly to monitor client progression in program.
Participated in multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Chemical Dependency Technician
2008-2009 Wellspring Inc., Rapid City, South Dakota
Provided intensive supervision of residents within a residential setting.
Assessed and identified clinical issues of residents.
Conducted group counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
Case Manager
2007-2008 Community Alternatives of the Black Hills, Rapid City, South Dakota
Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans.
Assessed and identified clinical issues for residents and created clear objectives and goals. Tracked and documented resident progress with weekly case reports.
Conducted individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, assessment and treatment planning, monthly behavioral evaluations and aftercare treatment plans.
Office Manager
2005-2006 Wyoming Behavioral Institute, Gillette, Wyoming
Maintained in-office calendar, schedules and appointments.
Created, reconfigured and maintained confidential client records.
Answered telephones, assisted clients with account payments and all other
administrative duties.
Youth Advocate
2002-2004 Youth Emergency Services (YES House), Gillette, Wyoming
Provided intensive supervision of residents within a residential setting. Assessed and identified clinical issues for residents. Conducted group counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
References Provided upon Request.
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