Social Worker Substance Abuse
Resume:
Cara Barsalou
Social Worker
Details
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Skills
Fast Learner
Computer Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability
Leadership
Time Management Skills
Crisis Intervention
NASW Code of Ethics
Communication
Hobbies
Religious/Spiritual studies Trained Jazz/R&B vocalist Video Game aficionado
Profile
Passionate Licensed Social Worker ready to enter the field and change some lives. Committed to helping clients navigate through difficult situations and ensure that they receive the care and services necessary. Adept in communicating effectively with other staff to lead to ultimate productivity and the level of client care that all clients deserve.
Employment History
Social Worker/Case Worker at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
November 2021 — August 2022
●Collaborate with team members to assist in development of individual treatment plans.
●Evaluated and provided treatment planning and crisis intervention.
●Compiled resources for the at risk population, including domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, and financial assistance programs.
●Maintain thorough case history records and write detailed reports.
●Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and social workers to determine needs of clients within the firm.
Intern at Montgomery County Mental Health Services, Conroe, TX
March 2021 — August 2021
●Facilitate supportive and psychotherapy services and counseling to address needs of adults on probation.
●Effectively utilize community resources and lead weekly therapy groups for members of the substance abuse population.
●Evaluated and provided treatment planning and crisis intervention for those with mental illness and substance abuse reliance.
●Compiled over 50 pages of local resources for the at risk population, including domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, teen pregnancy, and financial assistance programs.
●Observed and evaluated the emotional and mental state of patients, reported to the lead case manager, and helped prevent potential relapses.
Education
Social Work, Brigham Young University - Idaho, Rexburg
July 2021
Obtained the Academic Achievement scholarship.
Licensure
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) #106468
References
Sylvia Dominguez-Santillan from Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas -
*********-**********@*****.*** - 214-***-**** ext. 1705
Ellen Dement from Montgomery County Mental Health Services
*****.******@****.*** · 281-***-****
Community Outreach
Completed over 1000 hours of service for the community including building hygiene kits for the homeless, making bedding for children in foster care, collecting food for at-risk families, volunteering for a local animal shelter, and educational/financial resources for pregnant teens.
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