Services Mental Health
Resume:
Shamika Foster, MSW, LCSWA
**** ***** ***** ****, ********* SC, 29720
********@*****.**.***
Summary of Qualifications
• MSW with internship background in Mental Health, Home Care and Hospice that provided
counseling and case management services;
• Developed a trusting relationships with clients, demonstrated the ability to intervene
appropriately;
• Evaluated client and their family dynamic in home environments; completed psycho-social
assessments and mental status evaluation;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Education
Master Degree in Social Work May 2013
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Certificate in Drug and Addiction Studies May 2013
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
B.A. Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies December 2009
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice May 2004
University of South Carolina, Lancaster, SC
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate Expiration Date 11/2015
Work Experience
Stepping Stones Outreach, Charlotte, NC
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
December 2013- present
• Provides outpatient behavioral healthcare services; including individual and family therapy for
children, adolescence and adults.
• Conducts a comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
for the client.
• Continuously assess clinical needs by receiving client’s input, monitoring psychiatric symptoms,
medication compliance and consulting with community and natural supports.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theories
and skills.
• Maintains current knowledge and researches availability of community agencies and resources for
financial assistance.
• Works collaboratively with psychiatrists, school officials, and community supports to ensure
efficient utilization of resources for the client.
Wells Fargo, Lancaster, SC
Bank Teller
January 2005 –December 2013
• Maintain accountability of transactions, including the control and supervision of large amounts of
cash flow and balance's cash daily ;
• Provides excellent member services and maintain member satisfaction; Support clients in all
banking transactions;
• Assist in all clerical responsibilities within the bank; promotes the bank products and services
consistently at every opportunity.
Social Work Experience
1. Catawba Mental Health Center,
2. Clinical Social Worker/Counselors
3. Student/Internship, Lancaster, SC
4. August 2011- May 2012
5. Provided therapeutic and emergency services to adolescent and their families;
6. Interacted with other agencies within the community;
7. Provided clinical services, including assessment, individual, family, group therapy and crisis
intervention services;
8. Provided services in out-patient clinics, in the schools, homes or other community settings;
9. Formulated recovery based plans of care with person-centered goals and objectives;
10. Collaborated with a treatment team of counselors, clinical social workers, and psychiatrists to
develop individualized treatment plans.
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13. Home Care and Hospice of Lancaster,
14. Medical Social Worker
15. Student/ Internship
16. August 2012- May 2013
17. Completed psychosocial evaluation for services for home care and hospice programs;
18. Provided short-term solution-focused therapy, based on person-centered care plans to help
support patients and family members through the end of life task and grieving process;
19. Provided case management task for linkage to community resources for extended services as
needed; Collaborated with a treatment team of dietitians, doctors, nurses, medical social workers
to develop individualized treatment plans;
20. Provided comprehensive information of Medicaid, Medicare, and other entitlements to ensure
appropriate services.
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
Golden Key International Honor Society
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society
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