Objective

Professional social work advocate seeking an opportunity to collaborate with an innovative and growth-oriented company, while providing psychotherapy and coping strategies to individuals in the community to achieve better mental, physical, and emotional health.

Education

May 2019 Virginia State University Petersburg, VA

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

May 2020 UNC Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Related Experience

August 2019-May 2020 North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC

Graduate Assistant

Functions as an educator, programmer, community builder, and administrator for the residents and staff in their respective areas.

Enforce and follow University policies fairly and consistently, without favoritism or bias.

Encourage residents to take responsibility for the enforcement of university policies, as well as their own behavior.

Document all significant events via an incident report, to the supervisor.

Initiate and maintain contact with residents in the building(s) in order to develop a rapport with each of them.

Hold floor meetings and/or meet with each room/suite at least once a month.

Respond to the personal, social, and academic concerns both individually and on a group basis.

Intervene if residents are creating a community problem or violating community norms.

Facilitate solutions to problems by offering and making appropriate referrals.

Work as a mandated reporter when a resident has displayed to hurt themselves or others.

Evaluates the performance of the resident assistants through observation and face-to-face meetings.

April 2015- May 2019 Divine Care Lawrenceville, VA

Home Health Assistant

Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager

Help patients moving in and out of beds, baths, and wheelchairs

Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert

June 2018-April 2019 Walnut Hill Elementary School Petersburg, VA

After School Counselor for the YMCA

Provided a safe and healthy environment, both physically and mentally, to ensure the

operation of a quality children’s program

Assisted in the planning and implementation of the daily activities that fit the children’s needs and interests.

Provided therapeutic, academic, social, and physical needs of each student and family.

Documented and reported all accidents to the supervisor, and filled out proper health log and/or accident/incident forms.

Ensured children are aware of rules, and daily scheduled routines.

Maintain a daily record of each child and weekly follow ups with caregivers.

Internship Experience

August 2019-May 2020 Youth Haven Services Greensboro, NC

Out-Patient Therapy and Intensive In-Home Intern

Assist children, youth and/or their families to strengthen and develop the adaptive and coping skills they need to restore or maintain the child or youth’s capacity to function in the community.

Responsible for the provision of “face-to-face” clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions, supportive behavioral treatment, psycho-educational services, and referrals.

Conducts Clinical Client Assessment (CCA) and clinical intakes for newly admitted clients.

Intervene with clients by utilizing treatment plans.

Completes timely and accurate clinical charting of progress notes

Leads individual, group and family therapy sessions within the enhanced services

Attends and participates in weekly clinical meetings including clinical supervision with LCSW clinical director, treatment team and BHT/clinical meeting.

Facilitates groups for character development, self-regulation/anger, and self-esteem.

Participates in multi-disciplinary, teams which include the Multisystemic team, School Based Therapy, Out-Patient Therapy, and the Intensive In-Home team.

Pursues professional development opportunities including mandated continuing education and licensure preparation.

January 2018-April 2019 The Daily Planet Health Services Richmond, VA

Case Management

Provided support and assistance to vulnerable and underserved patients in utilizing resources to meet the physical, social, behavioral health and economic needs of patients. Assistance included resource development, intervention planning, and follow-ups.

Offered supportive and educative counseling to facilitate resource utilization.

Performed biopsychosocial assessments and individual service plans to coordinate the service needs of patients. Ensures patient accesses medical, dental, vision, substance abuse, mental health, and other social services. Acts as a liaison with other Daily Planet and community caseworkers.

Developed and maintained an active resource network with other agencies and systems with which patients interact and advocate for clients as needed.

Assess for patient eligibility for health plans (VCC, Medicaid, Medicare, and other plans) and assists uninsured patients to enroll in plans when they have met health plan qualifications for participation.

Maintains appropriate patient records, utilizing HCIS and ECW, to document all significant encounters and submit case notes as required by supervisor/protocol. Prepares and provides monthly reports as required by the supervisor.

Communicates with Daily Planet employees and other agency staff on a professional level to maintain HIPAA and client confidentiality.

Relevant Courses

Community-Based Education., History of Social Welfare Policy, Contemporary Global Studies, Statistics, Human Behavior, Generalist Practice, Advance Clinical Social Work Practice, Field Practice & Seminar, Macro Practice, Grief, Loss and Trauma, Cultural Diversity, Developmental Psychology, Research Data Analysis, Organizational Context of Clinical Social Work Practice, Children and Youth Development.

Certificates and Training

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, And Recovery (SOAR) Certification, Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, Housing, and ADAP. ACA Enrollment, Mental Health First Aid, Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Honors and Activities

Honors Program, University Scholarship Recipient, Secretary and Community Service Chair of the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

Skills

Qualified Mental Health Professional, Group Therapy, Organizational Skills, Strong Work Ethic, Proficient in Microsoft and Window Excel, Effective Speaker, Strong Leadership Skills, Excellent Reporter, Psychoeduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Crisis Intervention.

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