Mental Health Social Worker

Emotionally Intelligent and licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience assisting clients that are affected by issues such as neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and parental substance abuse. Skilled in assessing clients and gathering relevant information about their cases, providing crisis intervention, counseling, supporting community programs, and making referrals to other agencies and services. CORE COMPETENCIES

Social Care Patient & Physician Relations Operations Management Infection & Disease Control Relationship Building Team Leadership Risk Assessment Training & Education Customer Service PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

UTHealth Behavioral Sciences Houston, TX

Forensic Clinician II May 2023-Present

Managing and providing caseloads to involve counseling to patients and families to establish rapport to identify strengths and prioritize needs for problem solving within a timely manner.

Develop individualize treatment plans to help maintain positive patient, client, and team relationships. Complete day to day education on competency restoration in order to have a better understanding with court proceedings, personnel, and definitions.

Effectively coordinates services and when necessary arrange for court ordered mental health services and testifies at final commitment hearings.

Appropriately complete assessments and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care upon discharge.

Accurately completes assessments and reassessments within required timeframes.

Participates in developing an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals and appropriate interventions to assist with triggers, medication management, and how to apply coping skills for every day challenges

Communicate via Epic

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire Houston, TX

Inpatient Clinical Therapist (PRN) Feb 2023 – Present

Establish rapport to complete the Columbia Assessment (CSSR’s) and Psychosocial Assessments (PSA’s) to

determine safety, suicide risk, behavioral issues, and gather information for support

Educate patients (adolescents-elderly) during group therapy for stress reduction, mood stabilization, crisis

intervention, triggers, and how to apply coping skills for every day challenges Harris County District Attorney's Office Houston, TX Elder Justice Advocate Social Worker Jun 2013 – May 2023

Assist in managing daily operations and conducting social outreach programs to sensitize victims of violence while engaging them in critical conversations, and formulating a safety/stabilization plan

Organize, implement, and evaluate weekly programs that focus on diversity and social justice within the Multidisciplinary Team-MDT meetings

Assess client on risk, protective factors, and emotional well-being and refer cases over to Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Authorities, Guardianship, or any other State or Government Agency as required

Establish first contact with the complainants to make an appointment, visit the complainants in their homes with ERT, and follow up with clients to assess plan implementation and provide additional support

Educate clients and counsel for stress reduction, stabilization, referrals, and crisis intervention

Develop and maintain a database of community resources and collaborate with other social service agencies to coordinate services for clients

Provide necessary referrals and linkages to appropriate mental health services, substance abuse services, and other services as needed

Candice M. Curl

Humble, TX 77346 281-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Social Worker Healthcare Professional

Harris County District Attorney’s Office Houston, TX Domestic Violence Caseworker (Internship) Dec 2009 – 2010

Provided support, guidance, and counsel to families in need and educated them on how to change dangerous and unhealthy behaviors

Assessed multiple cases and compiled case reports with relevant information and escorted individuals to appointments with legal aid workers, counselors, and doctors Adult Protective Services, APS Houston, TX

APS Supervisor/In Home Investigator, I-II-II-IV-V/Skilled Worker Oct 2006 – Jun 2013

Managed and supervised workers and APS Specialist to align them with work client objectives and maintain alignment with procedures

Oversaw research, writing, editing, production of content, and documentation for court/legal cases

Integral in the hiring and selection process of top talents through interviews, evaluation, and collaboration with the HR department

Trained new employees and supervised the work of other team members and subordinates while monitoring the caseloads within the requirements of the agency

Collaborated with divisions within DFPS to obtain information on the worker safety support program and determine the marketing strategy for optimal outreach Woodland Heights Medical Center Lufkin, TX

Clinical/Medical Social Worker (Internship) Jan 2006 – May 2006

Supported patients in the administering of medications and reported new incidences to medical practitioners

Reported any abuse or neglect to authorities, including changes in behavior, referrals for services, and discharge/treatment planning

Assisted families in accepting and planning for loved ones' end-of-life occurrences Burke Center, Mental Health and Intellectual Facility Lufkin, TX Social Work Intern Jan 2004 – May 2004

Evaluated patients with special needs and assessed their current condition, mental health, strengths and weaknesses, and medical history

Liaised with agencies and coordinated referrals and supported them with relevant information to help improve their state

Supported the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional issues of patients Texas Department of Criminal Justice Livingston, TX Correctional Officer Oct 2001 – Feb 2002

Monitored the actions of offenders to provide security and supported the transportation between different facilities

Provided safe environment for employers and inmates for day-to-day operations in assigned pods, visitation, general population, work spaces

Supported with security/supervision for Death Row employees and inmates Brookshire Brothers Grocery Store Lufkin, TX

Office Manager/Customer Service/Cashier Feb 1999 – Jul 2006

Supervised day-to-day operations in the customer service department, developed customer satisfaction goals, and coordinated with the team to meet them on a steady basis EDUCATION

University of Houston Houston, TX May 2010

Master of Social Work: With A Concentration in Gerontology Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX May 2006 Bachelor of Social Work

Angela Junior College Lufkin, TX May 2002

Associates of Liberal Arts

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, TRAINING

• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) 2023-2025

• LCSW Supervision 2022

• Danger Assessment Training 2014

• Stress Management/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workshop 2014

• Hurricane Katrina and Disaster Preparedness Training 2006 AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Certified Forensic Social Worker 2022

• University of Houston Graduate College of Social Worker Board Member 2020-present

• Lifetime Member of The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated 2019-lifetime

• U of H Field Practicum Instructor 2018-current

• Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW#65867 2018-current

• Volunteer consistently with Houston Food Bank and Baker Ripley 2016-current

• Member/Volunteer for The Light House Church of Houston Texas 2014-current

• National Notary Association (NNA) 2018-current

• Partner/Advocate for the Senior Justice Assessment Center 2018-current

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