Mental Health Social Worker

Nicole M. Dimond, MSW, LCSW,

Phone Number: 920-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Master’s of Social Work, May 2012

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI

Bachelor’s of Social Work, May 2010

Relevant Experience

Mental Health Solutions

Therapist- August 2023-Present

●Conduct initial assessments

●Assess patient’s mental health and diagnose disorders

●Develop and implement individual treatment plans and routinely review progress to ensure quality and effective treatment and improve client outcomes and satisfaction

●Respond to emergent needs and provide crisis support as needed

●Provide outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, parents and families.

●Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering tailored support to meet individual needs

●Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and address complex client issues

●Manage case documentation and track progress to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational progress

●Deliver psychoeducation to clients and other stakeholders to ensure understanding of interventions

●Provide exceptional service to clients by addressing inquiries and resolving issues as indicated

Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center

980 Treatment Provider- Senior – June 2018-July 2023

●Provide specialized, clinical sex offender treatment to high risk Sexually Violent Person (SVP) patients detained or committed under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats. at Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center

●Maintain a patient caseload of individuals whom are high in intelligence and high in psychopathy

●Core duties include bi-monthly treatment summaries, primary Sex Offender Treatment Group facilitation, and monthly individual treatment planning and counseling

●Provide individual Dialectical Behavioral Therapy services to select individuals

●Provide individual EMDR services to select individuals

●Conducts assessments (ex. SAPROF-SO, STABLE-07) with the individuals I serve in an effort to determine treatment needs and progress

●Participate within an interdisciplinary team to discuss treatment needs and treatment progress

●Provide legal documentation to outside evaluators to determine treatment needs and treatment progress

Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center- Madison, WI

Clinical Social Worker- March 2016-June 2018

●Provide case management services for youth in the juvenile justice system

●Facilitate contact with youth’s family and community providers

●Conduct Aggression Replacement Training Group with adolescents

●Provide individual Dialectical Behavioral Therapy services to select adolescents

●Participate in progress reports and summaries with an interdisciplinary team

●Provide testimony to courts on the progress of youth in the juvenile justice system

●Facilitate ancillary therapeutic services to youth diagnosed with a mental illness in the juvenile justice system

Mendota Mental Health Institute- Madison, WI

Advanced Social Worker- November 2015- March 2016

●Facilitate Behavior Specific Treatment groups for adults with a sexual offense history

●Conduct VRS-SO assessments to assess for risk, need, and responsivity among adults with a sexual offense history

●Provide Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to individuals in a maximum and medium security environment

●Assess patients for exacerbated signs and symptoms of mental illness

●Demonstrate effective and professional communication while working within an interdisciplinary team

Care Wisconsin- Madison, WI

Social Work Care Manager June 2013-November 2015

●Conduct initial, annual, and six month assessments to develop Member Centered Plans with members

●Assess for potential risk, safety and/or communication issues and develop a plan to address issues

●Design In Home Care Plans for members needing supportive home care

Perform Long Term Care Functional Screens for members on an annual basis and with a change in condition

●Facilitate Psychosocial assessments, including mental/behavioral health issues, employment, guardianship, protective placement, abuse, neglect, suicide, confidentiality, and advance directives

●Provide consultation and direction and provide brief interventions as needed

Administer memory testing and mental health screens

●Provide supportive counseling and interventions to member's experiencing mental health and trauma symptoms

●Facilitate hospital to community discharge planning

Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center

Senior Social Worker May 2012-April 2013

●Facilitate treatment groups for patients residing in a secure setting under the Chapter 980 Law

●Design and implement interventions for patients participating in Sex Offender Treatment

Conduct psychosocial assessments

●Provide case management for patients in a secure setting

●Complete Treatment Learning Plans, Action Plans, and Treatment Progress Reports using the S.M.A.R.T. goal format

●Conduct staffings and team meetings to assess treatment goals and progress

Wisconsin Resource Center- Winnebago, WI

MSW Intern September 2010-December 2011

●Provide case management for inmates on secure units experiencing symptoms of mental illness

●Design and implement interventions to address dangerous and acute mental health needs

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments

●Facilitate reintegration into the community treatment groups for inmates with symptoms of mental illness

●Perform individual and group therapy using the Mental Illness Management and Recovery Model

●Observe Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups

Drug Abuse Correctional Center- Oshkosh, WI

BSW Intern September 2009-May 2010

●Conduct biopsychosocial assessments

●Design and implement interventions for inmates with AODA needs

●Facilitate AODA groups

●Administer AODA assessments

Cerebral Palsy of Mideast WI- Oshkosh, WI

Direct Support Assistant/Team Leader June 2005-May 2012

●Supervise staff members and clients while acting as a team leader

●Facilitate communication between families and agency regarding client care

●Administer medications and ADL’s as needed

●Provide exemplary care and services while working with vulnerable populations

SKILLS

Experience working with a variety of populations including individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, individuals with chemical dependencies, individuals experiencing symptoms of mental illness, and individuals who are incarcerated and committed to the state

Ability to work interdisciplinary with a variety of team members and anticipate needs for effective communication

Proficient in Motivational Interviewing

Proficient in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Proficient in EMDR

Efficient in managing multiple tasks, documentation, and schedules to meet deadlines and achieve goals

Ability to approach clients with empathy and patience, understanding their unique perspectives

Strong analytical skills with a track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions

Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships, understand client needs, and provide tailored solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and effectively

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Supervised an MSW student through the UW-Madison School of Social Work from 09/2014-05/2015

Supervised a BSW student through the UW-Madison School of Social Work from 09/2016-05/2017

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteered on a primate rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary in South Africa. Interacted with volunteers from all over the world and employed cultural competency in order to effectively communicate and achieve the goals of the center. Employed acute problem solving techniques and skills while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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