Amanda “Mandi” Latimer, MSW, LCSW

**** **** ******* ***** ***********, Florida 32312 850-***-****

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Master in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“Empowering individuals and families to improve their quality of life.”

A passionate and resourceful social worker with over ten years’ experience working in diverse clinical settings effectively building rapport and incorporating creative clinical skills to inspire individual and family growth.

Core Strengths

Changing lives through evidenced based treatment modalities

Establishing rapport with clients and maintaining relationships with other treatment professionals

Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Meticulous and complete timely documentation

Cultural diversity training and awareness

Clinical Skills

Conducted bio-psychosocial and CFAR assessments to determine clients’ needs

Prepared individualized treatment plans to empower clients to reach their goals

Linked clients to resources in the community to promote self-sufficiency

Submitted accurate and detailed documentation to maximize utilization

Prepared client discharge summaries to ensure continuity of care

Individual and Group Therapy Skills

Settings: Inpatient, Outpatient, and Residential

Provided individual and group therapy to encourage personal and family growth

Facilitated group therapy to provide a venue of open communication

Taught parenting classes to strengthen family dynamics

Use of Trauma Focused CBT, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, ART Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Educational/Prevention groups, and Strengths Based Therapy to promote success

Education

Master of Social Work

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Social Work

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Certificates and Trainings

oTrauma Focused CBT Training

oChild Welfare Practice Certificate

oHIPPA Training

oCPI and PAR Training

Affiliations and Community Service

NASW Member

Child Care Volunteer

Approved Clinical Supervisor

Participates in March of Dimes Walks

Work Experience

Renal Social Worker; DaVita Dialysis Tallahassee, FL 2014 - Present

Mental Health Therapist; Youth Services International Greenville, FL 2013

Independent Consultant; Life Share Inc. Tallahassee, FL 2012

Therapist; Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch Live Oak, FL 2011

Counselor; Healing Transitions Tallahassee, FL 2010

Case Manager; Bond Health Center Tallahassee, FL 2009

Acute Social Worker; Laurel Oaks Dothan, AL 2008

Therapist; Apalachee Center, Inc. Tallahassee, FL 2007

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