Mental Health Treatment
Resume:
Immacula T. Rasted, MSW
Warrenville, South Carolina
**************@*****.***
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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