Clinical Social Worker
Resume:
Courtney Huddleston
Evans, GA, ****9
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SUMMARY
Diligent and versatile Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8+ years of social work experience and a proven knowledge of case management, clinical behavioral health services, and crisis intervention with diverse populations of children, adolescents, families and service members in various settings.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Army National Guard Marietta, GA
Behavioral Health Officer Nov 2017 – Present
• Conduct screening evaluations, utilizing information from clinical interviews, non-psychometric tests, and collateral sources.
• Determine a provisional mental health diagnosis.
• Provide individual and group behavioral health treatment. Manage the behavioral health care of Soldiers and refer those having needs beyond scope of practice.
• Serve as consultant to community agencies, health care providers, and military organizational leaders.
Children's Medical Center of Dallas Dallas, TX
Clinical Social Worker-Emergency Department Psych Feb 2018 – May 2019
• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments of children, adolescents and their families, with a wide range of presenting problems, by applying specialized knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, planning and implementation, psychoeducation, mediation, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, information and referral, consultation, and advocacy in an emergency department setting.
• Provided cross-coverage in other areas of the hospital, including emergency medical care, trauma, and others as needed.
• Responsible for child maltreatment evaluation and referral, trauma and safety assessment.
Dallas VA Medical Center/MN Army National Guard Dallas, TX
Licensed Master Social Worker/LCSW Intern Jun 2015 – Oct 2017
• 3,500 supervised clinical hours conducted in a clinical setting, encompassing interdisciplinary approach in the treatment of Veterans.
• Completed clinical rotations through acute psychiatric inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, substance abuse treatment, psychosocial rehabilitation, and primary care and mental health integration settings.
• Provided clinical assessments, case management, diagnosis, interdisciplinary consultation, crisis intervention, psychoeducation and individual and group psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provided education related to VA entitlements, eligibility, services and programs, as well as community resources for medical and psychosocial needs.
• Co-researcher and presenter of VA North Texas 2016 Suicide Aggregate Date Project.
Sage Social Services/MN Army National Guard Converse, TX
MSW Practicum Student Jan 2015 – Apr 2015
• Completed four-month clinical graduate practicum at social service agency working with children, youth and families.
• Conducted Animal-Assisted Therapy and Play Therapy techniques with children and adolescents.
• Formulated and implemented treatment plans.
• Interviewed and assessed the psychosocial functioning of the patient/family system.
Child Protective Services/MN Army National Guard San Antonio, TX
MSW Practicum Student Jun 2014 – Sep 2014
• Completed four-month graduate practicum with Child Protective Services Conservatorship/Legal unit as a caseworker.
• Completed home visits with families.
• Formulated and implemented family plans for parents/caregivers with children removed from home.
• Attended family court as caseworker for termination/reunification of parental rights.
• Organized and completed foster home placement.
• Supervised parental visitation.
• Engaged in family mitigation with attorneys.
• Engaged in meetings to plan the education, income, residence and social support of youth aging out of state custody.
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services Oklahoma City, OK
Behavioral Health Case Manager Apr 2013 – Jan 2014
• Conducted clinical screening assessments with diverse population of adults in interdisciplinary community. mental health agency, assessing the mental health triage, psychosocial and crisis intervention needs of individuals.
• Provided case management resources, referrals, monitoring and advocating for individuals with various psychosocial needs.
Minnesota Army National Guard Little Falls, MN
Logistics Officer Jul 2012 – Jan 2014
• Served as Distribution Platoon Leader, overseeing operations training Soldiers in various logistical positions.
• Responsible for maintaining the health, welfare and morale of Platoon personnel.
• Graduate of Quartermaster Basic Officer Leadership Course (2/2013).
Officer Candidate Mar 2011 – Jul 2012
• Served during Inactive Duty Training Drill weekends attending Officer Preparatory Academy learning various military and leadership skills.
• Graduated Accelerated Officer Candidate School and Basic Combat Training.
Living Life Home Care New Hope, MN
Home Health Aide Feb 2011 – Apr 2013
• Provided home health direct care to assist a diverse population of geriatric individuals with various medical and/or psychiatric conditions in their homes.
• Supported individuals in completing activities of daily living.
• Collaborated with individuals, their families, and community agencies in planning services and psychosocial needs.
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities Saint Paul, MN
Undergraduate Social Work Intern/Case Worker Sep 2011 – Apr 2012
• Completed 420 supervised hours as undergraduate social work intern/case manager at homeless shelter.
• Provided case management referrals, resources, monitoring and advocating with homeless adult males characterized as having psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, along with various psychosocial needs.
• Created and implemented a resource and referral guide for the agency to better assist homeless population.
EDUCATION
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Fayetteville, NC
Master of Social Work Social Work (Apr 2015)
Extracurricular Activities: Army and City Recreational Softball Teams
NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN
B.A. Social Work (May 2012)
Extracurricular Activities: Basketball Team, Softball Team
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Great interpersonal skills
Knowledge of and ability to apply effective assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques
Knowledge of and ability to apply social work theories, principles and techniques
Significant experience in case management and linkage to community resources
Skilled in crisis intervention techniques
CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas, number 60676
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia, expected Dec 2019
Basic Life Support
CONTINUING EDUCATION
A Practitioner’s Training in Self-Injury: Tips, Issues and Techniques, Lori Vann, M.A, LPC-S, Dallas, 2017
Addiction: Spirituality and Recovery, Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015
Advance Directive Training, Department of Veterans Affairs, online, 2016
A Practitioner’s Training in Self-Injury: Tips, Issues and Techniques, Lori Vann, M.A, LPC-S, Dallas, 2017
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate Course, Leslie Sokol, Ph.D., PESI, online, currently completing in 2019
Cognitive Processing Therapy, Department of Deployment Psychology, San Antonio, 2015 and online 2016
De-Escalation for Safety, Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, 2015
Family Intervention for Suicide Prevention, Children’s Health, Dallas, 2019
Grief as Our Continued Bond, Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, Minnesota, 2017
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy, Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, 2016
Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavioral Health in Texas, PESI, Dallas, 2017
Mental Health Recovery Workshop, Veterans Health Administration, 2015
Military Sexual Trauma, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy, online, 2016
Motivational Interviewing, Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, 2015
Neuroscience Informed Therapy: Connect Complicated Brain Research with Accessible Therapeutic Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Pain, Substance Abuse and Trauma, PESI Training, Webinar, 2018
Prevention of Sexual Abuse in Children, Professional Education Services Group, Webinar, 2016
Psychological First Aid, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Online Course, 2019
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Fayetteville State University MSW Program, 2015
Skills Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy: The Essentials, The Linehan Institute: Behavioral Tech, Fort Worth, 2016
Solution-Focused Therapy, University of Texas Arlington, Online Training, 2016
Understanding Addictions: Food, Drugs and Alcohol, Institute for Natural Resources, Dallas, 2017
Suicide Prevention Symposium, Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, 2016 and 2017
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, online, currently completing in 2019
Veteran Affairs Annual Social Work Conference, VA Medical Center, 2015, 2016 and 2017
When Substance Abuse and PTSD Collide, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy, online, 2016
Courtney Huddleston
885 Chase Rd
Evans, GA, 30809
**************@*****.***
Professional References
Lindsay Perrone
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Former coworker at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
Thresa Belcher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Director of Social Work
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
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Former supervisor at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
Linda Sanders
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-S
Taos Behavioral Health
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Former LCSW internship supervisor at Dallas VA Medical Center
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