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Innovative Mental Health Professional provides focused and compassionate
care in the Social Work arena., Recognized for being hardworking and
learning quickly. Possess outstanding verbal and written communication
talents. Capable of working independently and within team environment.
Demonstrated capacity going "the extra mile" to achieve objectives.
Interacts well with people, competently performs public presentations and
believes in fundamental human principals of integrity, accountability,
respect and human potential. Adheres to standards of honesty and integrity
as appropriate criteria for conducting business.
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Key Strengths
(Assessment & Triage (Program Development
(Spiritual Integration (Support Agency Collaboration
(Adolescent Therapy (Couples Therapy
(Family Therapy (Group Therapy
(Personality Disorders (In-Service Training
(Pain Management Therapy (Community/Public Relations
Education and Certifications
Master of Social Work (MSW) - 1996 University of Michigan: Ann
Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - 1995 Wright State University:
Dayton, OH
. Magna Cum Laude
LISW
LCSW
Gerontology
Professional Experience
? Liason to Riverwood Mental Health Center programs/services for
elderly, including OBRA, outpatient, SMI, DD, psychiatry and intervention
strategies
? Originated and led county elder service programs
? Determined psychosocial assessments
? Prepared, applied and monitored treatment plans according to clients
needs
? Supervised 10 staff members as Director of Needs Assessment and
Triage at Charter Hospital
? Facilitated in-service education and processes training for health
professionals and volunteers
? Completed employee performance evaluations and led recruiting efforts
? Originated community training workshops
? Maintain established professional network within senior living
community agencies and organizations
? Counseled vast range of individuals, adolescents, family,
relationship and groups
? Multidisciplinary team member
? Supervised MSW interns
? Complete insurance/managed care requirements for clinical pre-
certification/re-certification.
? Provide monthly reports for CPS clients.
? Supervised 10 staff members as Director of Needs Assessment and
Triage at Charter Hospital. Facilitated workforce training & education,
completed employee performance evaluations and led recruiting efforts.
? Managed 50-unit complex consisting of subsidized family and senior
citizen housing
Employment History
Samaritan Behavioral Health 2010-
Present
601 Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton, Ohio
Family and Children's Center, Counseling and Development Services
2007-2010
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Clinical Therapist
Upper Valley Medical Center 2006-2007
Troy, OH 45373
Clinical Therapist
Berrien County Mental Health Authority: 2001-2004
St. Joseph, MI
Elder Specialist (2002-2004)
Mental Health Intake Specialist (2001-2002)
Family & Children's Ctr. Counseling and Dev. Ctr.: South Bend, IN
1999-2001
South Bend, IN
Clinical Therapist
Charter Behavioral Health: South Bend, IN 1997-1999
South Bend, IN
Director of Needs Assessment and Triage/Therapist
Professional Training
Dale Carnegie's Personal Development and Public Speaking ( Psycho-
Social Aspects of Aging
Understanding Behaviors of Dementia and Tasks of Grieving
Updating Research Findings in Gerontology
Chronic Pain Management ( Personality Disorders
Affiliations
( Process Improvement Committee: Riverwood Mental Health Center
( Social Work Enrollment Management Committee: Wright State
University
( Secretary/Treasurer: Alpha Delta Mu (Social Work Honor Society)
( NASW Conference Participant: 1994 & 1995
( Spring / Ohio Conference of Social Work Educators Presenter: 1994
& 1995
Volunteerism
( April 2009 St. Joseph Medical Center Physician In-Service Training
Presentation on Psychological Implications of Chronic Pain
( 2008 FCC Clinical Staff In-Service Training Presentation on
Personality Disorders
( Hospice of Dayton, Ohio Volunteer
( 2002 United Way Coordinator
( Kettering Convalescent Center
( Jackson Public Schools - Parent Advisory Council Chairman
Awards and Recognition
Ellen Weidemann Scholarship ( Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Departmental Honors Thesis: Special needs of the Hospitalized
Geriatric Psychiatric Patient
Fundraising Performance Award from United Way of Southwest Michigan
( Professional References Furnished Upon Request (