Tawna M. Weerts, MSW, LCSW

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St. Louis, MO 63146

1-314-***-****

acprrk@r.postjobfree.com

. 20 years experience with diverse clients in poverty

. Full Scholarship to Washington University

. Supervision and training of Social Work Students

EDUCATION

Brown School of Social of Work, Washington University, St. Louis,

MO

University of Mary, Bismarck, ND - BA in Social Work and Social

Sciences

Trained in Trauma Focused Behavior Therapy

Therapist

Great Circle-Edgewood Children's Center

St Louis, MO 2012-present

. Provided Trauma Focused Behavior Therapy

. Provided appropriate treatment (individual, family and group)

. Individual and family crisis interventions

. Intensive case management

. Completed psychological assessments, treatment plans containing

measurable goals

. Consultation and education with team

. Deescalate self harming clients

. Collaborated care with case managers, school districts and agencies

. Collected and submitted data

. Maintained electronic records

. Completed appropriate referrals

. Documented daily progress notes

. Supervised graduate social workers

Therapist / Behavior Specialist

Great Circle-Fostering Futures

St. Louis County 2010-2012

. Community based individual and family therapy

. Intensive case management

. Scheduled, organized, completed reports for home visits

. Completed psychological assessments, treatment plans containing

measurable goals

. Coordinated and established treatment plans

. Collected, developed and analyzed data for the funding source

. Crisis calls from children and families on a 24 hour basis

. Assist parents to stabilize placements and avoid placement disruptions

. Assure least restrictive environment

. Assisted clients in completing applications for entitlements

. Improve foster/adoptive parents abilities to care for behaviorally

challenged youth

School Social Worker

Little Eagle Day School 1998-2007

Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, SD

. Intensive case management

. Assisted clients in completing applications for entitlements

. Promoted training to community members and parents

. Advised parents and students on alleviating adverse conditions to

promote resiliency

. Advocated for special education students with mental, social and

emotional disabilities

. Conducted hundreds of home visits (homeless, attendance, behavior,

special education issues)

. Assisted clients in completing applications for entitlements

. Demonstrated realistic expectations of self and others

. Educate and collaborate with doctors, investigators, case managers

. Facilitated substance abuse prevention, self-esteem, friendship,

anger and social skills groups

. Developed behavioral modification plans, transition planning as IEP

team member

. Therapy and groups with children and families / suicide survivors

. Served on Gang Task Force, Suicide Prevention Team, Child Protection

Team, Youth Wellness Conference Committee, Wrap Around services

Family Service Worker

Standing Rock Head Start Program 1994-1998

Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, SD

. Provided partnerships with families by developing individualized

family plans/follow up

. Conducted hundreds of home visits

. Connected families with other resources

. Assisted clients in completing applications for entitlements

. Provided training on personal growth issues

. Engaged parents in community service

. Conducted parent meetings while incorporating Native American culture

. Compiled a community resource book for parental use

. Determined family eligibility, statistical records, family/individual

contact notes

Vocational Counselor

Grand River Project 1993-1994

Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, SD

. Intensive case management

. Completed vocational assessments, job development/ placement, job

coaching

. Taught goals and objectives to young adults 16 - adult

. Collaborated with employers, GED teachers, and other supports to

ensure clients are successful

. Developed vocational plans, job readiness, resume writing and

interviewing

. Arranged / transported to work sites, Job Service, GED instruction

and job shadowing

. Conducted home visits to recruit clients

INTERNSHIPS

Gerontology Psychiatric Ward

Veterans Administration Jefferson Barracks

. Knowledge of St. Louis elderly community resources and governmental

agencies

. Knowledgeable in finding appropriate referral sources

. Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided psychosocial treatment

. Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and

treatment procedures

. Searched for available social and financial programs in clients living

area

. Utilized evidenced-based practice around medical and psychosocial

needs

. Consulted staff about the psychosocial needs in conjunction with the

treatment plan

. Knowledge and skill in the use of VA computer software applications

for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially

those programs in use by VHA.

St Louis County

Lakeside Treatment Center

. Provided individual and family therapy

. Completed over 40 Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory surveys

with youth

. Completed Diagnostic Interviews and written assessments

. Prepared/conducted daily chemical dependency group

. Crisis Intervention with runaway and suicidal youth

. Documentation in progress notes

St. Louis City Parole and Probation

Mental Health Jail Diversion Program

. Provided outreach in shelters to homeless

. Offered new court dates to homeless persons with warrants

. Experienced in court room traffic, prostitution, DUI, and mental health

. Conducted home visits throughout St. Louis City

. Taught proper note taking procedures and responsibilities to probation

officers

. Identified and resolved ethical issues with the homeless population

Community Service

. St Louis Native Women's Group

. American Indian Student Association- co-chair (2007-2008)

. Buder Center - assisted in raising 35,00 for community event

. McLaughlin Youth Theatre Board, 2005-2007

. 4- H Leader, 2001-2007

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