Mental Health Special Education
Resume:
Tawna M. Weerts, MSW, LCSW
St. Louis, MO 63146
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. 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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