Health Care Clinical Social
Resume:
Veronica Coachman
Registered License Clinical Social Work Intern, Doctoral of Social Work Student
Thomasville, GA 31792
ad7n22@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications Summary:
Dedicated social work generalist with a working knowledge of direct practice and general service provision related to individuals, groups, families and communities. Strong interpersonal skills, with an applied appreciation and generalist understanding of working with diverse populations within a variety of settings to include: health care, general human services, residential care, long-term care and child and family welfare. Actively seeking a professional opportunity within a human service or health care setting with a demonstrated commitment to improving the human condition and quality care, through direct practice,education and/or community development. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Masters Level Therapist
FLORIDA THERAPY SERVICES - Marianna, FL
September 2020 to Present
Provide counseling, therapy and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs. • Collect data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify cause of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists. • Identify and provide emergency crisis services as necessary; make immediate clinical assessments and respond accordingly to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services as appropriate. • Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems. • Follow up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; make recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery. • Act as a client advocate in order to coordinate required services • Prepare appropriate documentation to bill services by established scheduled due dates submitted by Florida Therapy Services, Inc.; maintain and generate necessary documentation in a timely manner. • Review client charts to ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal standards and regulations. • Participate in agency training as required. • Attend all scheduled supervision meetings with Program Director
• Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques. • Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology. • Comprehensive therapy skills with children, adults and families, abuse, neglect and substance abuse. • Ability to effectively interact with children and families from diverse backgrounds. • Knowledge of community resources. • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. • Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards. • Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications. • Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses. • Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients. • Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights. • Ability to gather and interpret information. • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. • Ability to use a computer with access to basic applications including but not limited to, Word and Excel. Mental Health Professional
Centurion Health - Chipley, FL
November 2022 to July 2023
Providing persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, collaborates with consumers to complete individualized treatment plans, conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions, makes appropriate referrals for needed services, responsible for pursuing licensure as a LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Foster Care Case Manager PRN
DCFS - Columbus, GA
September 2019 to February 2020
Accepted casework methods and techniques (including information/referral, assessment, interviewing, patient/client advocacy, resource utilization). Physical disabilities, aging processes, and disease processes. Community resources serving the needs of agency applicants and clients. Documentation required to support eligibility decisions. Techniques and methods of successfully seeking employment. Mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Basic knowledge of: Concepts related to patient/client rights, confidentiality, privileged communication, and professional ethics in written and oral communications regarding patient conditions. Skill in: Interviewing to gather data needed in assessing problems and needs of clients/patients. Delivering casework services to individuals, families, and groups. Preparing clear, concise written patient/client histories, and other case documentation. Communicating effectively, on a one-to-one basis and in groups, to provide information and advise or give assistance. Interpreting policies, procedures, and State and Federal laws and regulations about elderly abuse, care, and support. Organizing and presenting training to care providers. Facilitating conflict resolution and dealing with hostile people and crisis situations. Organizing and putting work in priority order. Representing the agency's goals and objectives to clients and others. Child Care Counselor
Carpenter's Way Ranch - Cataula, GA
July 2019 to September 2019
I counsel and monitor under maximum level security the adolescents in the facility. Social Work Intern
Florida Department of Children and Family - Marianna, FL August 2018 to December 2018
I intern with Adult Services, investigating the cases received. Receptionist/Office Assistant
Microtel Inn & Suites
September 2017 to May 2018
General Manager (GM)
Subway
November 2015 to January 2017
Cross Trainer
Walgreens Co.
January 2014 to March 2015
Sales Representative and Customer Service
Brothers Fashion - Marianna, FL
January 2014 to December 2014
Child Care Worker
Felita Nix - Dothan, AL
June 2010 to July 2013
Mrs. Nix 8 year old son suffers from down syndrome and mental retardation. During the summer and after school on the days I was available, I monitored over him 24/7. I fed him, bathed him, tutored him, and did daily activities to enhance his learning skills such as note cards and psychology methods his mother printed off the computer for me to do.
Subway Sandwich Artist
Subway
June 2011 to February 2013
Education
Doctorate of Social Work in Social Work
Capella University - Minnesota
April 2022 to Present
Master's in Social Work
Troy University - Dothan, AL
August 2019 to July 2020
Bachelor's in Social Work
Troy University - Dothan, AL
August 2016 to December 2018
Associate in Social Work
Chipola College - Marianna, FL
June 2015 to August 2016
Skills
• < Psychosocial Assessment < Resource and Referral < Problem Solving < Crisis Intervention < Capacity Building < Treatment Planning < Documentation < IDG Participation < Training/ Education
< Group Facilitation < Scheduling < Report Writing < Community Outreach < Basic Research < Intake (3 years)
• Individual / group counseling
• Group therapy
• Mental health counseling
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Behavioral therapy
• Child & family counseling
• Social work
• Addiction counseling
• Applied behavior analysis
• Clinical Counseling
• Child Protective Services
• Presentation Skills
• Conflict Management
• Motivational Interviewing
• Program Development
• Behavioral Health
• Case Management
• Management
• Crisis Management
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Social Work License
Assessments
Clinical judgment — Proficient
December 2021
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Groups
National Society of Leadership
August 2017 to Present
This group purpose is recognizing superior achievement in social services, recognizing the development of leadership, fostering high professional standards, encouraging creative work, and strengthening the commitment to the ideals of the social work profession.
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