YOLANDA CARRIE JONES

Zionsville Indiana *****

317-***-**** ad0v9d@r.postjobfree.com Indiana Social

Worker license # 33009911A

I recently became aware of a therapist position within your agency. Having over 15 years as a social service worker, I have been exposed to working in a multitude of areas to include skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric hospital settings, and therapy settings. Having graduated with a master’s degree in advanced clinical social work I took it upon myself to experience clinical internships and employment opportunities in a multitude of environments to experience various social work/therapy trajectories. My experiences have exposed me to varied positions that has equipped me to work on interdisciplinarian and multi disciplinarian teams in Geripsych environments, as well as skilled nursing facilities to collaborate and provide exceptional care and advocacy for patients. I am well versed at the facilitation of medical /behavior health intake, assessment building, treatment planning, utilization and review, discharge planning and working with various assessments. I am well versed with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances, and determining and facilitating presumptive eligibility for uninsured Medicaid/Medicare patients. I understand the importance of being an advocate to insure the most effective coverage for patients, as well as the importance of proper care planning at discharge to eliminate unnecessary readmissions. Additionally, I have experience with obtaining prior authorization for clinical therapy services, utilization and review, and insurance brokerage services. I have been exposed to curriculum that will further assists me in working in the field of social work therapy providing advocacy, intervention, and education with special populations while aiding in combatting holistic issues utilizing the ecological, systems theory framework, and other varied theoretical frameworks to empower clients, patients, and families. Relevant MSW Therapy Work Experience.

Work Experience

Primary and weekend Group Therapist Praxis Treatment Carmel Indiana 10/2022 – current Full time 40 hours per week. Work independently and collaboratively as part of a care team by collaborating with other team members as it relates to clinical service model, facilitate individual and group therapy sessions that builds recovery skills with the utilization of outlined curriculum, complete intake paperwork including the completion of Biopsychosocial, and ASAM. Ongoing documentation of members treatment plan progress in Sun wave EMR using outcome measures. Provided Substance use disorder therapies to individuals, families and groups in an effort to support the recovery process. Gathered information to assess psychosocial functioning and holistic needs of patient’s/families. Completed biopsychosocial assessment within 4 days of admission, and updated treatment plan within 14 days /2 weeks (midway) of inpatient stay. Screened and assessed data related to patient’s post-acute withdrawal symptoms

(PAWS). Based on patient’s preferences, varied assessments to identify problems and build treatment plan for elimination of presenting issues. Assessed physical/mental health to include problem behaviors, as well as accessed readiness for SUD treatment for the overall goal of supporting the recovery process, Provided DBT therapy, and PTSD focused therapies/counseling, utilized a full range of counseling skills with primary Intervention modality focused on psychosocial consequences of addiction and supportive problems solving. Assessed strengths weaknesses and educated patients on varied coping skills and strategies as well as identification of triggers. Implemented /updated agreed upon treatment plan goals/ objectives based on SMART recovery lending to goal setting being specific measurable, realistic, and time limited. Guided patients in their development of adaptive skills and behaviors to obtain and maintain sobriety as well as to positively impact care outcomes. Updated documentation in EMR when changes to patient’s condition deemed higher level of care (HLOC). Educated the veteran and family

(psychoeducation) on how substance use changes the brain and how trauma “shapes” one’s perceptions and experiences. Referred to the patient/ veteran for psychiatry services. actively participate in active collaboration with multidisciplinarian team and other service providers. Facilitated timely documentation of therapy sessions in EMR Other duties as assigned. Primary therapist Landmark Recovery 5/15/2022 to 8/15/2022 Landmark Recovery Digital Way Indianapolis Indiana.

Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions with focus on building recovery skills with the utilization of outlined curriculum, Provided psychoeducation to patients and families. Primary Therapist Recovery Centers of America – Indianapolis Indiana 09/2021 to 3 /2022 full time 40 hours per week

Provided Substance use disorder therapies to individuals, families and groups in an effort to support the recovery process. Gathered information to assess psychosocial functioning and holistic needs of patient’s/families. Completed biopsychosocial assessment within 4 days of admission, and updated treatment plan within 14 days /2 weeks (midway) of inpatient stay. Screened and assessed data related to patient’s post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) Clinical opioid withdrawal scale (COWS), and Clinical Withdrawal assessment for alcohol (CIWA). Based on patient’s preferences used varies assessments to identify veteran problems and build treatment plans for elimination of presenting issues. Assessed physical/mental health to include problem behaviors, as well as accessed readiness for SUD treatment for the overall goal of supporting the recovery process, Provided DBT therapy, and PTSD focused therapies/counseling, utilized a full range of counseling skills with primary Intervention modality focused on psychosocial consequences of addiction and supportive problems solving. Assessed strengths weaknesses and educated patients on varied coping skills and strategies as well as identification of triggers. Implemented /updated agreed upon treatment plan goals/ objectives based on SMART recovery lending to goal setting being specific measurable, realistic, and time limited. Guided patients in their development of adaptive skills and behaviors to obtain and maintain sobriety as well as to positively impact care outcomes. Updated documentation in EMR when changes to patient’s condition deemed higher level of care (HLOC). Facilitated group and individual family sessions. Educated the veteran and family (psychoeducation) on how substance use changes the brain and how trauma

“shapes” one’s perceptions and experiences. Referred to the patient/ veteran for psychiatry services. actively participate in active collaboration with multidisciplinarian team and other service providers. Facilitated timely documentation of therapy sessions in EMR (Avatar). Worked closely with utilization and review and case management to facilitate and oversee referral to outside linkages/ community resource to ensure the veteran/patient made to most appropriate option for discharge planning based on veteran’s/patient’s preference. Required social work core competency of ability to be culturally competent, and work with patient’s clients for varied socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and diverse backgrounds, and knowledge of mental health and medical diagnosis (comorbidities), to include acute and chronic conditions, primary secondary and tertiary prevention, DSM-5 application and usage, knowledge of mental health, medical and traumatic diagnosis and or illnesses/ injuries. Required the ability to work effectively and establish and maintain relationships with staff, clients and community liaisons,

Mental Health Professional Well-Path- Indianapolis Indiana Marion County Jail. 46202 12/2020 to 05/2021 Full time 40 hours per week. Provided direct clinical and consultation services, intake and assessment for inmates identified as suicidal, completion of diagnostic evaluations, interpretation of psychological testing, crisis intervention and completion of clinical documentation in the electronic health record.

Therapist Hamilton Center 2160 N Illinois St, Indianapolis Indiana 46202 5/2020-10/2020 temp/pre licensed) full time 40 hours per week. Follow Center procedures regarding the provision of client care and documentation, maintain client and program records in accordance with applicable standards, Conduct initial evaluations including intake and assessments, determination of the client’s presenting problem and align diagnosis, establish, and modification of client treatment plan, case management/brokerage duties, provide individual, group,family, marital and child therapies as needed within area of expertise and credentials, provide crisis management, and on call services including school consults making recommendations as appropriate, knowledge of child development and the utilization of age and developmental appropriate therapies and interventions. Participate in CEU’s meeting requirement for professional staff membership, attend meetings and supervision, serve as a resource person for the center in areas of expertise to include presenting classes, speaking engagements, and agency consultation, maintain a high level of ethical standards regarding confidentiality, dual relationships, and professional stature, utilization of profiler, CANS, and ANSA assessments, timely completion of paperwork and updated assessments, ensure compliance with third party payers including chart reviews, pre authorizations and certifications, and other duties as assigned. Social worker Temp. Pre licensed Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Indianapolis Indiana 46254 09/2019 through 12/2020. Full time 40 hours per week Completed biopsychosocial assessments for inpatient geriatric patients for the development of treatment planning, facilitated care conferences with families and providers, active member on interdisciplinarian team for collaboration of patient’s progress, needs and barriers and behavioral and medical interventions. Completed immediate assessment for barriers that would complicate timely discharge planning to home, long term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities or to the community if homeless. Completed insurance inquiries for information that would inform admission/discharge. Completed ongoing assessments for mental status, aligned discharging patients with durable medical equipment, (per Physician’s orders), transportation, follow-up doctors’ appointments, and other resources.

Behavior Health Case Manager/Intern Community Health Network Shadeland Ave Indianapolis Indiana 2/2019 thru 7/2019 full time 40 hours per week Utilized the integration of care approach to assess, process, and provide intervention for psychiatric needs, collected and assessed qualitive subjective health and mental health data,completed PHQ-9 and GAD- 7 depression and anxiety screenings and if elevated referred to internal therapist for appropriate evidence-based interventions that enhanced and promoted goal setting and behavior change, encouraged the utilization of both external and internal strengths for resiliency, co-lead one on one individual, and group therapy sessions, and observed and documented patient behavior to access effectiveness of therapeutic intervention, maintained positive working relationships with a variety of psychiatric health care professionals on the health care team, completed soap notes for primary therapist. appointments, encouraged of patients consistently providing resources and linkages to community services, assisted in the development of treatment plans, obtained the appropriate consent and release of information forms to ensure confidentiality and ethical considerations, participated in team discussions, telephoned clients for follow up, or to reschedule missed appointments, and facilitated crisis intervention duties as needed. Case Manager Volunteers of America 11/2016- 4/15/2017 927 N Pennsylvania Ave, Indianapolis Indiana 40 hours per week full time. 40 hours per week Duties: Worked with the re-entry program to facilitate employment, housing, counseling opportunities for inmates within the Indiana Department of corrections. Planned and organized workload, conducted intake and assessments, interviewed clients, explained program eligibility for Family advocacy and educational programs. Provided information and referral and encouraged accountability in healthy decision making. Met with inmates in care of the Indiana Department of corrections at Putnamville and Edinburgh prisons to assist clinical therapist with family assessments, met with outside family members of inmates in their homes for family biopsychosocial assessments, and provided community resources to families.

Child Protection Investigator DCFS State Government. West Old State Capitol Plaza. Springfield Illinois 5/2012 through 9/2016 62704 37.5 hour per week Full Time in Accordance with State protocol, took immediate action to ensure child safety when calls came in from the state child abuse hotline. Took physical custody of children into care when safety could not be assured, processed requests for court petitions, managed cases from opening of case to disposition. Attended Child Advocacy hearings and interviewed alleged perpetrators with law enforcement for dually involved cases for prosecutable allegations. Served as a liaison for the States Attorney and law enforcement. Obtained consents for the obtaining of confidential information, provided detailed service needs for families, conducted mental health assessments, and provided information for counseling. Human Service Caseworker State Government State of Illinois DHS. 7/ 1999 through May 2012. 325 W Adams Street Springfield Illinois 62704 37.5 hours per week Full time Responsible for high caseload performing professional casework in accordance with Federal and State policy and protocol. Performed case management and administrative tasks and functions to support, execute and maintenance of targeted procured programs. Completed initial intake screens for new patients, communicated effectively orally and in writing with shareholders. Determined initial financial and non-financial eligibility for several acquisition programs, and executed policies procedures, regulations, for interagency agreements. Provided basic counseling services to clients, received visitors and incoming calls, processed medical redeterminations for payment of outside vendors, received and processed reports, medical invoices, bill of collection, and credit invoices in order to apply medical deductible for medical program,

(Spenddown). Obtained medical information from client to forward the CAU (central assessment unit) and MRU (Medical review unit) to determine if client met the criteria for outside medical benefits

/disability insurance, SSI, or RSDI, or other benefits that client met financial, and nonfinancial eligibility for. Worked with client on receiving and processing forms for application of SSI, based on medical criteria and chronicity factors. Facilitated overall movement of case files to other locations, acted as a records and case liaison, and database retrieval of information for benefits authorization. medical information from client to forward the CAU (central assessment unit) Education

Illinois State University Bachelor of Science Sociology and Criminal Justice Sciences

. Aurora University

Master of social work- Advanced clinical social work Graduate 8/2019 Miscellaneous

CPR certified 2019

EMR experience Essentia Practice Fusion, Care Connect, Epic and Ochin software for behavior health, and Avatar, and Sun wave,

Professional organizations Central Indiana Chapter NASW. Paraprofessional work history Prior to Undergraduate and Graduate studies Sangamon County Probation and court services- Juvenile Detention Officer Job training and Partnership Act - Job placement and Counselor, and nursing home discharge planner. Volunteer work

Salvation Army Coat for kids 5 years

Wheeler Mission holiday donations (via primary organization ) 2 years Urban League Drive thru Food Pantry 1 year

Fay Bickard Glick Food Pantry 1 year

Dayspring Center Holiday clothing donations 1 (monetary) Via primary organization) Eligible and in pursuit for the following Licensure by 11/2023 LCSW exam (PLA)

CADAC II (ICAADA)

LAC (ICAADA)