Kelly E. Anderson, LCSW-C

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Eldersburg, MD 21784

301-***-****

ad09q5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To be a part of a peerless and compassionate team with attention to the highest standards in ethics and professionalism.

Skills & Abilities

I possess unique and collaborative team building skills. I am very detail oriented and precise in my work product. I am very effective in identifying and coordinating diverse people and producing outcomes for the best results possible in almost any scenario.

Experiences

01/12/2021 TO PRESENT

Congruent Counseling Services - 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway #209, Columbia, Md. 21044

Therapist for individual patients. Provide insight and therapy using cognitive behavioral techniques and modalities to render and foster individual progress and realization of maximum potential.

06/15/00 TO 07/15/22

GBMC GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER - Sandra & Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute

Oncology Social Worker providing clinical counseling, crisis intervention, and community outreach to patients and family members. Provide clinical direction to other members of the medical team to ensure quality clinical outcomes. Advocate for patients and their family members when dealing with micro/macro agencies which require extensive collaboration. Work with patients and families throughout the continuum of care from initial diagnosis, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment to on-going referrals through the survivorship program. Work with patients and families in the various clinical environments from the inpatient setting to outpatient services. Coordinate training and development for new Social Workers and perform on the job training and assessment.

03/08/00 to 05/15/00

Urban Behavioral Associates - Baltimore, Maryland 21201

As a Child Therapist, Provided quality cognitive-behavioral individual and family therapy for a total caseload of fifty children and adolescent clients. Ensured all chart documentation was complete and accurate and up to date to ensure compliance with macro agencies. Attained authorizations from Maryland Health Partners and private insurance carriers to cover mental health services rendered. Provided crisis intervention and education about mental illness to clients and their families.

09/13/99 to 03/08/00

Urban Behavioral Associates at Sheppard Pratt Hospital Towson, Maryland 21285

As a Mental Health Social Worker, conducted numerous psychosocial assessments to formulate discharge plans. Collaborated with all members of the psychiatric team to ensure patient’s needs were being met. Facilitated family meetings to discuss and educate regarding relapse prevention and education on mental illness. Insured appropriate aftercare/follow-up plans were in place.

09/29/97 to 09/07/99

Vesta, Inc. - Landover Hills, Maryland 20174

As a Case Manager and Therapist, provided cognitive-behavioral therapy to a caseload of eighteen chronically mentally ill clients. Served as a team leader to the residential program staff working directly in the patient’s group homes. Provided crisis intervention to the patients as well as facilitated issues of concern between the clients and direct care staff. Worked with macro agencies such as Maryland Health Partners and Mental Health Authority Division to ensure the patient’s needs were met.

06/30/1997 to 09/30/1997

Prince George’s Hospital Center Emergency Psychiatric Service - Cheverly, Maryland 20785

As a Crisis Counselor II, responded to the needs of all crisis-line callers, and managed all phases of patient care (in-patient, out-patient clinic, and emergency room) Documented all demographic and clinically relevant information in accordance with established quality assurance standards. Coordinated and provided follow-up counseling and various case management services.

11/04/1996 to 05/23/1997

PSI Services, Inc. - Washington, D.C. 20003

As a Case Manager II, developed and implemented treatment plans for sixteen foster children in conjunction with D.C. Department of Social Services. Facilitated bi-monthly treatment meetings with foster parents and children to develop behavior modification plans. Assessed the needs of biological parents to facilitate family unification. Monitored and supervised foster families to ensure they met the standard of level of care in providing for their foster children.

09/1996 to 11/1996

Arundel Lodge, Inc. - Annapolis, Maryland 21401

As a Community Support Specialist, provided individual and group therapy to chronically mentally ill residents. Insured that the needs of the mentally ill residents were met through community resources.

1990 to 1994

U.S. Public Health Service Maternal and Child Health; Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration - Rockville Maryland

As a summer intern each summer, provided administrative and clerical support for maternal clients with substance abuse disorders.

Internships

09/1995 to 05/1996

M.C.C. Behavioral Care, Inc. - Lutherville Maryland

Counseled clients in crisis and coordinated Employee Assistance Day at M.C.C. Behavioral Care. Provided appropriate community referrals to clients and participated in utilization review.

09/1994 to 05/1995

Fallston General Hospital - Fallston, Maryland 21047

Developed discharge plans and completed psychosocial assessments. Served as a gatekeeper to other resources and as a co-leader in facilitation and development of cancer support groups.

01/1993 to 01/1994

Sinclair Elementary School - Baltimore, Maryland 21224

Counseled students individually and provided tutorial assistance. Developed innovative ways to facilitate stress management training for elementary school students. Lectured on healthy ways to deal with anger and assisted the guidance counselor and other team members in preparing guidance lessons.

09/1991 to 05/1992

Sheppard Pratt Hospital - Baltimore, Maryland 21224

Counseled patients, arranged recreational activities, and aided in the daily activities of this home.

Education

May 23, 1996 – Master’s in Social Work

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE

January 9, 1994 – Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology

TOWSON STATE UNIVERSITY

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