G UR MAY FRASER-DARL I NGTON

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Charlotte, NC 28216

704-***-****

ace3y7@r.postjobfree.com

SOCIAL WORKER

Highly educated and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of case management and

social work supervisory experience. Leverages finely honed interpersonal and time management skills to

successfully increase productivity achieving program goals and objectives. Energetic and goal-oriented with a

genuine passion for social work and a well-rounded background in supporting a progressive organization in

optimizing performance and developmental growth. Astute communicator and facilitator proficient at establishing

rewarding relationships to benefit child welfare and optimize clinical services. Certified Motivational Speaker.

Certified Life Coach. Certified Online Therapist. Certified Communicator. Author.

KEY STRENGTHS

Social Work Supervison Staff Management/Development

Case Management Program Coordination

Mentoring & Mediation Services Family Relations

Relationship Building Group Therapy/Facilitation

Risk Prevention/Reduction Student/Adult Assessment

Training & Presentation

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program/Psychotherapist

S& H Youth & Family Services, Inc., NC-October 2013-March 2014

• Provided weekly individual and family psychotherapy

• Provided individual assessment, and treatment planning to socio-culturally diverse adolescents population

diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, major psychiatric disorders, attention disturbances and substance

abuse

• Facilitated weekly Parent Training

• Collaborated with medical health and mental health professionals

• Documented clients mental health services

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist/A-IIH Team Lead

The Right Choice, Inc. Charlotte, NC- October 2012-March 2013

• Provided individual assessment, group psychotherapy services and treatment planning to socio-culturally

diverse adolescents population diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, major psychiatric disorders,

attention disturbances and substance abuse

• Led crisis intervention and emergency services; managed bereavement groups

• Supervised a team of 2 Qualified Professionals. Coordinated weekly team meeting, delegated and supervised

work, and prepared weekly schedules

• Coordinated with teachers to develop and implement school discipline plans that aligned with district’s Safe

School Plan. Monitored students’ criminal, academic and behavioral performance to ensure safety

• Facilitated recreational and activity-based group to promote adolescent engagement in collaborative exercises

to build socially appropriate skills. Incidents of aggression decreased significantly during group activities

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist/A-IIH Team Lead

Agape Services, Inc. Monroe, NC-December 2011-August 2012

• Directed weekly psychotherapy groups using multi-modal approaches: cognitive therapy, psycho-educational,

dialectical behavioral groups and play therapy

• Completed psychosocial assessment in order to guide clients through treatment; update plans as necessary to

ensure clients receive the current treatment methodologies

• Designed program standards in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and prepared all

documentation

• Cultivated and nurtured positive, productive relationships with clients, families, service and community

providers to promote effective coordination of resources

• Prepare schedules and chaired weekly team meetings. Coordinated and supervised 4 Qualified Professionals

• Provided staff with relevant resources for student/client’s individual differences and needs

• Facilitated Parent/child groups to teach appropriate strategy to interact/engage each other

Licensed Clinical Social Worker-P-IIH Team Lead

Bridge Builders Family & Youth Services, Inc., NC- November 2010-November 2011

• Led 3 support groups for adults battling drug and alcohol addictions, stress management and conflicting

family demands

• Collaborated with treatment team of psychiatrists, psychologist and clinical social workers to develop

individualized treatment plans

• Supervised and documented monthly Child Family Team meetings

• Prepared Person Centered Plans, reauthorizations, and completed daily progress notes to ensure accurate

billing

• Supervised Qualify Professionals; prepared weekly schedules

• Directed weekly Team Meetings and monthly Qualify 4 Professionals supervision

Psychotherapist (Independent Contractor)

Excel Counseling, Inc. Charlotte, NC, September 2007 to December 2011

• Assessed, screened and completed intakes to qualify clients for appropriate mental health services

• Provided short and long term individual and family therapy, group

• Completed Division of Social Services foster care reviews and led several pre-adoptive parent disclosure

meetings

• Met with CEO on a weekly basis to discuss strategies and outcomes, as well as attended community-based

meetings regarding the homeless, mentally ill and substance abusing consumers

• Developed and applied strategic psychotherapeutic treatment modality to consumers

• Monitored goals and effectiveness of services, auditing all records to comply with state guidelines

• Consulted and treated adult patients with wide range of diagnoses

• Recognized by CEO for astute evaluation skills, positive outlook and ability to quickly engage clients in the

therapeutic process

Licensed School Social Worker/Evaluator Full Time Psychotherapist

DOE, Dist.75 & P.370K @ VA Hospital, Brooklyn, NY; October 1995-January 2001

• Provided clinical social work services to emotionally disturbed middle and high school at risk

population

• Provided crisis intervention due to suicidal ideation

• Conducted assessments of students’ social emotional factors

• Provided students with mandated school counseling

• Helped students coped with social problems

• Consulted with parents, teachers, and hospital personnel and school administrators when solving

problems

• Reinforced students on the importance of continuing education after high school graduation

• Completed Individualized Education Plans and teamed with staff and parents to complete reviews

• Served as the Fiscal Liaison on the School Leadership Team

• Attended on-going professional development activities/workshops

Key Contributions:

• Successful record of effective articulation with Teachers and Administrators

• Assisted students in identifying abilities, interests and inappropriate behaviors

• Collaborated with staff, students and parents with the development of various academic plans

• Stimulated families with techniques to enhance their parenting skills and assisted them with

strategies to support their children’s education

• Assisted in preparing a policy and procedure manual for the after school program

• Implemented an after school program

• Success in advocating for funds for the after school program

LICENSURE

NC Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-A 12/15/2016

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of New York, 2006

Public School Teacher Certificate-School Social Worker-9/01/00-Permanent

NYC Public Schools-School Social Worker Day School; Nov.4, 1998-Permanent

School Social Work, New York City Public Schools, 1993; Lic#0756

Certified Social Worker, New York, 1994

NTE-Professional Knowledge: Passed; 3/1/1992 NY

Licensed School Social Work, New York School, 2000

CERTIFICATION

NYS United Teachers- Effective Teaching Program/ T.E.A.C.H. for Exceptional Students 5/ 27/1992

NYC Training Collaborative on Early Intervention-Team Building & Collaborative…. 12/16/2003

Dept. of Human Resources-Division of Public Health Children with Special Needs-Babies Can’t Wait

Child Abuse Maltreatment Training

Positive Action Training-Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: June 29 & 30, 2011

Train the Trainer Training Highly Effective Communication Skills-Sep. 30, 2011

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