Mental Health Service

Bree May

MSW pursuing LICSW seeking part-time, per diem

Everett, WA

*******@*****.*** - 412-***-****

I have extensive experience in the areas of Mental Health and Social Services and am seeking part-time

work to supplement my current position. I am in pursuit of my clinical social work licensure and would be very

interested in contributing my experiences to a new an exciting position.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Military OneSource Triage Consultant

VALUE OPTIONS INC. - Bellevue, WA - August 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

Serving as a phone triage consultant in a 24 hour EAP program for active duty military members and their

families.

As a consultant my duties include conducting brief screenings for non- medical counseling, managing crisis

calls and mandated reporting issues as they arise, assisting service members and their families with resource

linking and problem solving with anything that may arise.

School Social Worker

IMAGINE PENN HILLS CHARTER SCHOOL - August 2013 to June 2014

Served as the School Social Worker in a Public Charter School. Provided all Social Service Supports

As the School Social Worker duties include emotional support, resource supports, participating in child study

and assessment and referral for Special Education. School SW also provides group and individual supports

to students on a regular basis. As the Social Worker duties also included truancy monitory and enforcement,

transportation assistance and community supports and activities.

Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist- MSW

FAMILY BEHAVIORAL RESOURCES - December 2012 to July 2013

Served as the lead clinician within a Family Based level of care. Leading treatment and supervising Bachelor

level support staff.

As the BSC/MT duties included, assessing client needs related to mental health and spectrum disorders

and creating treatment planning and programming to assist client with goal attainment. BSC duties also

included supervision of TSS clinicians in implementing programming developed by the BSC. Consultation and

liasoning services also provided to assist clients in any number of needs. MT duties included in-home therapy

and treatment planning as well as family therapy and treatment recommendations. Both roles included data

collection and evidenced based interventions as well as monthly treatment reviews and authorization review

hearings.

Social Service Coordinator

SOUTHWOOD PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL - May 2012 to December 2012

Managed inpatient therapeutic treatment for child and adolescents from ages 4 to 18 from admission to

discharge.

As SSC completed all initial bio-psychosocial evaluations as well as developed inpatient treatment plans and

provided all individual and family clinical sessions. Maintained all contact with outside services and family

members. Assisted psychiatrist with treatment recommendations in daily treatment meetings. Responsible for

all aftercare recommendations and referrals to aftercare services.

Social Worker- MSW

ANOVA HOSPICE AND HOME HEALTHCARE - September 2011 to May 2012

Provided emotional support and resources to individuals and their families while facing the difficult issues of

end of life.

Act as the Social Services director of all services for both the Hospice and Home Health division of Anova

Home Healthcare. Duties include assessment and referral, emotional support, individual, couples and family

counseling at an as needed rate. Linking individuals with any and all services needed to meet their varying

needs. Assist in educating and instilling mental health and behavioral health experience into the agency

through trainings and ongoing collaboration.

Individual Therapy Internship

STAUNTON CLINIC - June 2009 to March 2011

Completed 720 field practicum hours as a concentration requirement for an MSW through the University of

Pittsburgh

As an intern at Staunton clinic job duties include, completing initial diagnostic assessments and creating

individually tailored treatment plans to address varying levels of psychological problems. Weekly to biweekly

therapeutic sessions held and reviewed weekly with clinical supervision. Other duties included completing

session billing notes for chart compliance and 90 treatment plan reviews.

Justice Related Support Coordinator

HUMAN SERVICE ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION - September 2008 to September 2010

Provided court and probation liaison services as well as case management assistance to 40 clients involved

in the Alleghey County Legal System

Act as court liaison for a county mental health program that elicits special permission from the courts for mental

health treatment in sentencing. Completes all assessment and referral duties for clients in regards to mental

health and drug and alcohol treatment. For all community clients's acts as probation liaison assisting probation

officers with ensuring compliance with special provisions of probation. Acts as case management for mental

health client's court ordered to treatment by connecting them to funding, housing, transportation and basic

needs services.

Internship

RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES - October 2008 to May 2009

Completed 288 field practicum hours as a foundation requirement for an MSW through the University of

Pittsburgh

Learn and assist all the daily workings of a Specialize CRR group home from daily processing treatment skills

to regulating of medication distribution to community socialization. As a part of placement learned to develop

a person-centered individual treatment plan for a resident of the group home.

Needs Assessment Coordinator

PYRAMID HEALTH CARE - August 2007 to December 2007

Provided intake and admissions for 9 drug and alcohol facilities ranging from inpatient detox, to outpatient

Performed as admissions coordinator in taking referrals, completing admission paperwork, scheduling

assessments, transportation and verifying benefits.

Intake and Assessment Counselor

THE MEADOWS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER - September 2005 to August 2007

Served as intake counselor for 2 yrs in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital; as well as phone crisis for six

counties and face to face mobile crisis for Centre County.

As an intake worker, answered intake calls, which entailed collecting referral information, reviewing

concerns with nursing, reviewing clinical information with the physician for appropriateness and completing

precertification. Evaluated level of care for walk-in individuals, made appropriate referrals to various programs

and providers; acted as county crisis, calmly deescalated individuals in crisis situations both face to face and

over the phone; performed as shift supervisor, managed the flow of referrals into the hospital, assigning duties

and providing supers ion when needed. Developed and implemented morale building objectives for staff.

EDUCATION

Masters of Social Work Direct Practice

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh, PA

2011

Bachelors of Arts in Integrative Arts

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Altoona, PA

2004

B.S. in Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN - Johnstown, PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Highly focused and motivated with strong analytical skills and an exceptional ability to problem solve,

strategize and develop new ideas.

Well practiced capacity to multi-tasking in a high stress, fast paced environment, taking special care to pay

close attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent leadership skills, with some experience in overseeing an intake office of up to three others as well

as supervising 6-12 Bachelor level support staff within home-based services.

Comprehensive knowledge of intake and admissions procedures; insurance verifications and

precertifications; level of care assessments and referrals to appropriate care.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; well developed at building rapport with clients, families,

staff, and agencies.

Dedicated, reliable and responsible with an aptitude for developing new skills quickly.

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