OVERVIEW

Enthusiastic and personable mental health clinician with 20 years of

experience working in treatment and community service centers with diverse

client groups. Energetic and caring seasoned veteran with experience in

treatment plan development, case management, discharge planning,

coordination of client services, conducting group and individual counseling

sessions, DUI instruction and facilitating clients successful reintegration

into society.

Qualifications and Certifications

(Certified DUI instructor: Prime For Life

(Certified Counselor: Prime Solutions

(Certified Counselor: Treatment of High Risk Youth and their Families using

Solutions Focused Approach

(Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW 004968)

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, KY

. Master of Social Work

BEREA COLLEGE, Berea, KY

. Bachelor of Arts, Biology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STATE OF GEORGIA, Gainesville, GA

12/2014 to Present

Case Manager/Investigator

. Conducted home and school visits to investigate allegations of abuse,

neglect and maltreatment regarding alleged child victims.

. Collaborated with community agencies to collect data and information

to support ongoing investigations of alleged abuse.

. Conducted thorough assessment of the family home environment taking

into account biological, social, emotional and psychological

functioning of family members.

. Documented case notes and records in a timely manner per agency

standards into State of Georgia database for quick access and

retrieval by agency staff to assist with ongoing services to families.

. Provided support and when applicable referred clients to appropriate

community resources to help meet their specific needs.

. Participated in weekly supervision and staffing as part of ongoing

training and support to provide effective services to client groups.

BREAKTHROUGH RECOVERY OUTREACH, Atlanta, GA

02/2014 -09/2014

Therapist

. Conducted psychotherapy and educational groups for clients with

chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders.

. Prepared treatment plans, treatment plan updates and discharge

summaries for clients with co-occurring disorders.

. Collaborated as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and

participated in shared decision making for ongoing treatment planning

and support of clients.

. Conducted individual and family sessions as part of the ongoing

treatment planning process.

TALBOTT RECOVERY, Atlanta GA

2011- 2013

Case Manager

. Organized, prepared and conducted educational groups to patients who

have drug addiction and

co-occurring disorders.

. Conducted Process Groups with veterans who have alcoholism and

chemical dependency issues.

. Coordinated service for veterans with VA liaison to secure housing,

medical issues or other pertinent needs they may have.

. Prepared treatment plans, treatment plan updates and discharge

summaries for veterans with chemical dependency issues.

. Provided DBT Skills Training to patients that have drug addiction and

co-occurring disorders.

. Participated in weekly meetings with the treatment team to insure

ongoing quality of care for patients.

. Managed a caseload of veterans and provide ongoing treatment planning

and support.

. Conducted aftercare groups with chemical dependency patients to help

insure a smooth and successful transition and reintegration into

society.

LEXINGTON FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Lexington, KY

1995 - 2011

Social Worker Senior

Counseling

. Schedule, organized and conduct individual/group counseling to ensure

self efficacy of severely emotionally disturbed adolescents daily.

. Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation counseling to severely

emotionally disturbed adolescents daily.

. Scheduled, planned, and conducted parenting groups.

. Accelerated client progress by facilitating collaborative team

meetings with client, clients' families and agency partners to monitor

progress and assess client strengths and needs.

. Conducted career counseling and assist clients in identifying

potential vocations, ensuring clients possess applicable skills, and

linked them to resources to pursue career goals.

Case Management

. Managed a caseload and develop treatment plans for adolescents with

mental health and substance abuse issues.

. Performed initial assessments, directing clients to appropriate

treatments.

. Maintained and monitor discharge planning and follow-up.

. Initiated weekly collaborative contacts with parents and community

partners.

Advocacy and Supervision

. Supervised and mentored BSW and MSW practicum students.

. Advocated on behalf of the agency and network with state and local

agencies to provide comprehensive assessments to clients in need.

. Served as team leader of multidisciplinary team providing support,

direction, and advice to help improve the quality of treatment

services.

. Modeled, mentored and taught cohorts effective group counseling

strategies to improve the quality of service delivery to clients.

. Chaired treatment team meetings and delegated responsibilities to

treatment staff to help promote effective and efficient services and a

seamless continuum of care for clients.

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