Clinical Therapist

Ruthie Bobo Zinn, LCSW

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Hattiesburg, MS 39401

601-***-****(H)

601-***-****(C)

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Professional Profile

Licensed Certified Social Worker-LCSW

** *****’ experience working in public and human/social services

Highly organized and dedicated with a positive attitude

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven leadership skills and problem solving ability

Effective as a team player

Friendly and professional manner of working with clients and staff

Established valuable personal and professional contacts with various social service agencies

Professional Experience

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative 5488 U.S. Hwy 49 Hattiesburg, MS (February 2016- Present)

Provide individual counseling to adults and adolescents who are experiencing behavioral health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse.

Pearl River County Hospital IOP 305 W Moody Poplarville, MS (June 2014-January 2016))

Conducted individual and group therapy to chronically mentally ill adults.

Psychological Care Service (January2014-June 2014)

Conducted psychological assessments of nursing home residents.

St Joseph Hospice105 Asbury Circle C-1 Hattiesburg. MS 39402(January 2013-January 2014)

Provided end of life counseling to patients with a terminal diagnosis.

Conducted psychosocial assessments.

Linked patient and family members to needed community resources.

Family Network Partnership Counseling Center 208 Alcorn Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401(June 2012-January 2013)

Therapist

Provided individual and Family Counseling to family and children

Beacon Behavioral Health 310 Cahal Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401(October 2008- May 2012)

Mental Health Therapist

Conducted individual/ group therapy to the chronically mentally ill.

Conducted initial assessments

Conducted discharge planning

Conducted follow-up

Area Agency on Aging 9229Highway 49 Gulfport, MS 39503(November 2006-October 2008)

Medicaid Waiver Case manager

Conducted psychosocial Assessments of clients

Conducted Home visits.

Arranged for and provided for In-home services to keep clients in their own home

Conducted follow-up

Seyah Hospice Care, Inc. 500 Katie Avenue Hattiesburg MS 39401 (June 15, 2006-November 17, 2006)

Licensed Master Social Worker

Conducted psychosocial assessments on all patients

Conducted Home visits.

Secured and arranged for needed community resources.

Provided psychosocial and emotional services to patients and caregivers.

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources 103 South 19th Ave. Hattiesburg MS 39401 (October 31, 2005-June 1, 2006)

HIV/AIDS Prevention Coordinator

Conducted community presentations on HIV/AIDS to create awareness.

Conducted and participated in community health fairs.

Conducted individual and group prevention therapy to participants practicing risky behavior.

Performed HIV testing.

Area Agency on Aging 9229 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 (March 2004- October 2005)

Long-Term Care Alternatives Coordinator

Acted as a liaison with the community and the AAA region for the LTCA Program

Conducted home visits to discuss the LTCA Program with Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries.

Participated in research and development of resources in the AAA region in the state

Provided literature about The LTCA Program to families, beneficiaries, providers, and community contacts

Conducted in-service training with hospitals, nursing home social workers,and Ombudsmen

Created resource directory for the AAA region in conjunction with other staff

Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1313 Country Club Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(March 1999 - September 2003)

Community Service Director

Implemented, coordinated, and supervised all services sponsored by the church that involved community outreach

Developed, wrote, and secured grant funding for various community outreach

Programs

Ensured organizational proficiency and compliance with all state and federal regulations;

Served as Project Director for the following outreach programs: Mercy House Group Home, Family Coaching/Mentoring Program, “Just Wait” Abstinence Program, and Families First Resource Center

Pearl River Community College 5448 US Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(January 1999 - May 1999)

Instructor

Taught employability skills to low-income and/or TANF clients

Taught program clients on appropriate job search techniques, proper attire, workplace attitude, and self-esteem

Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc. P.O. Box 188 Columbia, MS 39429

(October 1991 - October 1998)

Project Director

Worked full-time as Project Director for various programs

CSBG/LIHEAP

Responsible for an eight county service area

Supervised 20 employees

provided scheduling and assignments for employees

Administered and provided technical assistance and training for all case management staff

JOBS Program

supervised an eight-county service area, which consisted of 28 employees, 13 of which were social workers.

provided direct case management services to clients in the absence of case manager

Conva-Rest Northgate Nursing Home 298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(July 1990 - October 1991)

Social Services Director

Identified and assisted residents who had psychosocial problems

Assisted residents and family members in making emotional adjustments to nursing home placement

Counseled and provided emotional support to residents and families when psychosocial problems arose

Educated staff on psychosocial aspects of illness, old age, institutionalization, and death

Supervised students assigned to do field placement at facility

Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corporation 100 West Pine Street, Hattiesburg, MS 3940l (August 1989- July 1990)

(August 1989 - July 1990)

Social Work Case Manager

Worked with Medicaid Waiver Program

Planned, arranged, and coordinated appropriate community based services to the elderly to sustain their life at home

Job duties were also performed at United Methodist Senior Services (Wesley Manor)

Pearl River Valley Opportunity P.O. Box 188, Columbia, MS 39429

(October 1986 - August 1989)

County Supervisor

Supervised all aspects of the agency’s services within the County

Managed programs such as weatherization, self-help housing, housing rehabilitation, energy assistance, transportation, emergency food bank, emergency fire victim assistance, and senior citizen activities

Pearl River Valley Opportunity P.O. Box 188, Columbia, MS 39429

(January 1984 - October 1986)

County Coordinator

Worked with Forrest County Council on Aging Programs

Coordinated elderly transportation, congregate meals, information and referrals, and the Ombudsman program

Area Agency on Aging 2015A 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501

(September 1982 - January 1984)

Social Service Assistant

Worked for the Forrest County Council on Aging

Assisted every aspect of the aging program, including transportation, home-delivered meals, congregate meals, and information and referrals

Special Training

Grant writing

Homebuyer Education Class Facilitation

Parenting Class Facilitation

Annually attend conferences and seminars on grant writing, social work, and social services

Academic Background

Master of Social Work (MSW) - May 16, 1997

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS

Bachelor of Science in Sociology with Social Work Emphasis- August 1982

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS

References:Available upon request

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