Immacula T. Rasted, MSW

Warrenville, South Carolina

786-***-****

acx76o@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Masters of Social Work (MSW) 2012

Florida International University

Miami, Florida

Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) 2009

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Associate in Sociology (AA) 2007

Broward College

Davie, Florida

Credentials

Registered Social Worker Intern

License NO. ISW 10606

Languages spoken: English, Haitian Creole

Professional Experience

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta 04/2016 to 11/2016

Therapist

Responsible for interviewing and developing the psychological history

Assess the therapeutic needs of the individual and family

Develop appropriate treatment objectives

Act as the resident’s and families’ primary contact during the resident’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team

Provide counseling sessions for families, individuals and group therapy

Complete case notes, and additional documentation for all residents in a timely manner

Attend all updates and treatment teams for assigned residents

Lead interdisciplinary treatment team meetings

Act as liaison with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family

Fort Lauderdale Hospital 12/2013 to 03/2016

Unit coordinator

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Coordinate treatment for an average of 45 patients

Assess patients admitted for Marchman Act evaluation and make recommendations for treatment

Lead interdisciplinary treatment team meeting

Provide variety of psychotherapeutic services: group, family,and individual sessions to adults presenting with psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders, and other behavioral disorders

Assist patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs

Provide basic consultation, teaching, information and referrals as needed

Work closely with administration in achieving success for the program, including representing the program and facility at community based events

Train new employees and interns

Fort Lauderdale Hospital 12/2012 to 12/2013

Lead Rehab Therapist

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Provide crisis counseling for individuals with co-occurring Axis I and II disorders while working as part of an interdisciplinary team of social workers, case managers, psychiatrists and medical doctors

Write realistic and effective individual short term treatment plans and aid planning of long-term goals for individual patients through effective case management

Facilitate discharge planning for clients to continue treatment upon leaving the hospital

Independently lead psycho-educational, process, and motivational groups for adults with focus on chemical dependency, psychiatric stabilization, and life skills as well as relapse prevention

Devise treatment plans, and plan discharges

Complete progress notes, biopsychosocial assessments, clinical summaries and diagnostic summaries for individual patients

Provide individual and family counseling sessions to better understand client needs as part of the discharge planning process

Maintained a consistent caseload of ten to 12 patients

Act as a liaison between the client and outside mental health agencies

Perform crisis intervention

Train new intern

Social Work Intern 5/2012 to 12/2012

Fort Lauderdale Hospital

Complete biopsychosocial assessments, clinical summaries and diagnostic summaries for individual patients

Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups for geriatric, adult psychiatric, adolescents, LGBTQ, with focus on chemical dependency, psychiatric stabilization, and life skills as well as relapse prevention

Provide individual and family counseling sessions to better understand client needs

Assist case manager with discharge planning

Maintained a consistent caseload of six clients

Third Step Mental Health Center 6/2010 to 5/2012

Mental Health Counselor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Conduct intake, assessment, and individual counseling of clients, as well as facilitate psychosocial rehab counseling groups. Refer clients to the appropriate services and agencies in order to facilitate treatment and additional assistance upon evaluation

Plan and implement programs to meet social, economic, and emotional needs of clients and their families

Develop post treatment release strategies

Complete case notes and additional documentation for all clients

Broward House 1/2009 to 5/2009

Social Work Intern

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Facilitate group therapy sessions, coordinate patient/client services with staff nurses, hospitals, health department, nursing homes, substance abuse treatment facilities and independent living and homeless shelters as required for residents based on individualized needs

Counseling of individuals impacted by substance abuse, homelessness, HIV and other health related issues with an emphasis on client participation and planning as part of treatment process

Ensure accurate and timely documentation such as group notes, and individual sessions

United States Navy 5/1998 to 1/2001

Aviation Storekeeper

Norfolk, Virginia

Ordering, stocking, and issuing repair parts, clothing and general supplies

Maintaining financial records and accounting systems

Maintaining inventory databases for material stocked in shore based warehouses and ship storerooms

Perform duties associated with hazardous material control and management

Organizing and maintaining databases, correspondence files, and reports

Knowledge and Skills

Strong therapeutic skills and knowledge of therapeutic philosophies (group and individual treatment skills)

Working knowledge of developmental stages

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to communicate effectively with patients with varied ability to understand

Strong assessment skills and ability to intervene in a variety of situations

Knowledge of Psychiatric/Chemical dependency treatment

Working knowledge of strategic planning

Knowledge of milieu management

References available upon request

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