CURRICULUM VITAE

TRACIE L. HAMMELMAN

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Galveston, TX 77550

Cell: 713-***-****

Email: adt1e5@r.postjobfree.com

LICENSURE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker No. 38828, Texas, May 2003-Present.

Board Approved Supervisor (LCSW-S Credential). November 2020.

EDUCATION

Six Sigma Yellow/Bronze Belt Certification. April 2018.

Air Command and Staff College, Air University, April 2006, Air Force Reserves, Maxwell

Air Force Base, Alabama .

M.S.W. May 1990. The University of Iowa . Iowa City, Iowa .

Concentration: Human Development and Change. G.P.A. 4.00/4.00

B.B.A. May 1983. The University of Iowa . Iowa City, Iowa .

Major: Management Information Systems. G.P.A. 3.00/4.00

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

HUD-VASH Social Worker (SUD). Veterans Health Administration. Dallas, TX. Conduct in person and telehealth substance abuse and psychosocial assessments to Veterans in HUD-VASH housing. Participate in HUD-VASH Committee to develop and coordinate Standard Operating Procedures and policies for SUD programming. Provide substance abuse counseling, teach relapse prevention strategies, conduct crisis and risk assessments, refer Veterans for inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Give continuing education training to the HUD-VASH team via Microsoft Teams. Provide clinical supervision toward licensure. Conduct psychoeducation and psychotherapy groups. Participate in JCO and CARF inspections.Track various metrics and caseload via Excel, navigate and input Veteran data in Sharepoint, monitor and respond to communications with Outlook. 40 Hours Per Week. GS-0185-12. September 2021-Present.

HUD-VASH Social Worker. Veterans Health Administration. Galveston, TX. Placed homeless Veterans in housing. Provided case management, linked with community resources, conducted psychosocial assessments, devised treatment plans, provided in person and telehealth individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Identified and monitored high risk Veterans, provided crisis intervention. Participated in JCO and CARF inspections. Wrote policies, developed programming and clinical practice for mental health and substance abuse education and treatment. Served as Acting Team Lead for one year until permanent Team Lead was hired. Participated in Six Sigma Yellow Belt task force to improve Houston and Galveston Housing Authority recertification rates. Monitored and exceeded performance measures. 40 Hours Per Week. GS-0185-11

September 2017-September 2021.

Social Worker. Christus Health. Galveston, TX. Conducted individual and couples psychotherapy on an outpatient basis. Linked clients with community resources. Conducted groups for Veterans, Life Skills, and Women.Analyzed homeless client recidivism and identified barriers to securing and maintaining housing. Implemented use of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track client homeless prevention resource utilization. Coordinated monthly meetings with local community non-profit agencies to improve services to homeless populations. Analyzed clinical services in the agency and implemented specialized programming and resource linking based on either mental health, substance abuse, or basic homelessness status. 40 Hours Per Week. March 2016-September 2017.

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Psychotherapist. 21st Century Holistic Health, Houston, TX Provided individual, couple, and family therapy to clients on an outpatient basis. Assisted practitioners to build their business. 4 hours Per Week.

November 2010-January 2017.

Social Worker. Ingenesis/Department of Homeland Security. Houston, TX. Provided psychotherapy to detained illegal immigrants who are awaiting court. Serve as liaison to law enforcement..Conducted psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, arranged psychiatrist appointments. Review regulations, make recommendations to the court regarding eligibility for retention vs deportation. 40 Hours Per Week.

September 2014-November 2015.

Utilization Manager. Cenpatico. Houston, TX.Gathered mental health or substance abuse clinical information from hospital staff, authorized inpatient, residential, or partial benefits based on medical necessity. Participated in clinical rounds, prepare MDs for peer to peer reviews. Linked patients with community resources. 40 Hours Per Week. February 2012-July 2014.

Psychotherapist. Westbury Community Hospital. Houston, TX. Provided group therapy to the severely mentally ill population in partial day treatment. Specialized in treating vulnerable adult populations. Conducted educational groups on victim advocacy, mental illness, medications, goal setting, chemical dependency, and geropsych issues. 40 Hours Per Week. October 2011-January 2012.

Care Advocate. United Behavioral Health. Houston, TX . Managed and authorized mental health

and substance abuse benefits for patients needing inpatient and residential, treatment. Expert on

Victim Assistance Programs, Parity Laws, Public Sector Governmental Programs for Abuse Survivors, Utilization review. 40 Hours Per Week. August 2009-September 2011.

Clinical Supervisor. APS Healthcare. Honolulu, HI. Supervised 6 care coordinators, nurse, and peer specialist who worked with the seriously mentally ill population in the community who were victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Conducted team meetings, clinical supervision, and performance evaluations. 40 Hours Per Week. September 2008-May 2009.

Care Advocate. United Behavioral Health. Houston, TX . Interfaced with non-profit and governmental victim assistance programs to advocate for abuse and neglected children who were hospitalized. Managed and authorized mental health and substance abuse benefits for patients needing inpatient, residential, partial, or intensive outpatient. 40 Hours Per Week. July 2003-September 2008.

Clinical Supervisor. Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center . St. Paul, MN . Supervised 8 psychotherapists in two Dialectical Behavioral Therapy day treatment programs for clients who with emotional, physical, or sexual abuse issues. Completed and submitted credentialing packets for providers to insurance companies.Advocated for victims in court proceedings. Audited charts for quality and accuracy. Conducted staff meetings and performance reviews. Led annual staff development inservices. Provided crisis intervention services. Maintained caseload of patients needing psychotherapy. 40 Hours Per Week. March 2002-January 2003.

Clinical Supervisor. Provide Care, Inc., North Branch, MN. Supervised mental health practitioners who worked with developmentally delayed clients in their homes. Provided individual, couple, and family therapy to abuse survivors in an outpatient setting. Initiated and completed contracting requirements with insurance companies. 40 Hours Per Week. September 2001-March 2002.

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Psychotherapist. Five County Mental Health Center .Braham, MN . Performed individual, couple, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. Testified in court hearings on behalf of abuse victims, maintained open communication channels with local law enforcement. 40 Hours Per Week. September 1999-September 2001.

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Care Manager. Cigna. Eden Prairie, MN . Managed and authorized hospital days for patients who were seeking mental health or substance abuse treatment. Presented cases to psychiatrists in preparation for MD to MD reviews. 40 Hours Per Week. December 1997-September 1999.

Employee Assistance Counselor. United Healthcare Corporation, Golden Valley, MN . Provided short term counseling to clients by telephone, completed psychosocial and fitness for duty assessments. Made resource referrals, management consultations. 40 Hours Per Week. December 1996-December 1997.

Behavioral Case Manager. Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN . Performed discharge planning and psychosocial assessments for adults. Provided group, individual, and family psychotherapy to clients on the mental health inpatient unit. 40 Hours Per Week. July 1995-November 1996.

Clinical Care Manager. Samaritan Hospitals, Phoenix, AZ. Performed group and family therapy for adolescents and adults. Devised treatment plans, conducted substance abuse assessments and coordinated discharge planning. 40 Hours Per Week. July 1994-May 1995.

Family Therapist. Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN . Performed therapy with children, adolescents, and families in an inpatient and day treatment setting. Provided crisis intervention. Conducted psychotherapy and educational groups. 40 Hours Per Week. October 1992-July 1994.

Family Therapist. Family Counseling Center. Des Moines, IA Conducted individual, couples, family, and therapy with adults, adolescents, and children in an outpatient setting. Led women’s psychotherapy group. 40 Hours Per Week. November 1990-October 1992.

Psychotherapist. Capstone Center. Newton, IA. Worked with high risk families in their homes for the purpose of reunification. Performed outpatient psychotherapy with couples, individuals, and families. Testified in court regarding parental fitness. 40 Hours Per Week. April 1990-October 1990.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE ( U. S. Air Force and U. S. Army Reserves-Retired)

Social Work Officer. 433rd Medical Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX. Major. Officer in Charge of Behavioral Health section. Supervised psychologists, social workers, and mental health technicians. Advised the Commander on strategic plan to assist Airmen in achieving psychological health after deployment. Conducted sexual assault assessments, performed psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. Conducted ongoing training for continuing education. Provided Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Fitness for Duty Assessments, Stress Management, Unit Cohesiveness, and Conflict Management for airmen just released from active duty. 2 week annual training and 12 weekends/year. September 2006-March 2010.

Base Operations Support Social Work Officer. 926th Medical Squadron, NAS JRB, New Orleans, LA. Major. Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) trained Jun 05. Advised Commander on psychological adjustment of Airmen after deployment. Provided briefings to prepare Airmen for deployment, how to attend to their mental health, identify warning signs to decompensation, how to problem solve, adapt, and develop coping skills to stress and learn tools to work through PTSD, Depression, or Anxiety.Provided Suicide Prevention/Violence Awareness, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault briefings for all units. Supervised mental health technicians. Served as active duty Social Worker for field hospital during Operation Katrina. Two week annual training and 12 weekends/year. March 2005-September 2006.

Social Work Officer. 433rd Medical Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX. Major. Officer in Charge of Behavioral Health section. Supervised 2 psychologists, 1 social worker, and 2 mental health Technicians. Conducted assessments, performed psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. Conducted substance abuse outpatient groups. Two week annual training and 12 weekends/year. October 2003-February 2005.

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Social Work Officer. 114th Combat Support Hospital, Ft. Snelling, MN . Major. Officer in Charge of Family Advocacy-program designed to treat families with domestic violence, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse issues. Provided Family Support.Two week annual training and 12 weekends/year. May 1989-May 2003

Social Work Officer. Active Duty. Brooke Army Medical Center. 1st Lieutenant. Provided individual, couple, group and family psychotherapy to soldiers and their families with domestic violence, physical, sexual, abuse issues. Performed discharge planning for the MICU, HIV, and Telemetry units. 40 Hours Per Week February 1991-August 1991.

PUBLICATIONS

Entrepreneur Success Stories: How Common People Achieve Uncommon Results. Coauthor with Loral Langemeier and John Robinson. Live Out Loud Publishing, September 2012.

Psychotherapy for the 21st Century :Quantum Physics and The Law of Attraction. A Workbook for Mental Health Professionals. Outskirts Press. 2010.

“The Persian Gulf Conflict: The Impact of Stressors as Perceived by Army Reservists,” Health and Social Work, 20(2), 140-145, May 1995.

“Gay and Lesbian Youth: Contributing Factors to Serious Attempts or Considerations of Suicide”, Journal of Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy, Vol 2, Issue 1, January 1993.

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