ZAMBIA CLARK

*** ******** **** ****, ******, FL *3570· 863-***-****

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Passionate Registered Clinical Social Work Intern MSW graduate student looking to work with clients needing hope and change.

EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2022

REGISTERED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, LICENSE # ISW 18179

MAY 2022

MASTER’S OF SOCIAL WORK, WIDENER UNIVERSITY

JUNE 2008

FLORIDA CHILDCARE DIRECTOR CREDENTIALS, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

MAY 2007

BACHELOR’S IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

MAY 2003

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

EXPERIENCE

12/2021-PRESENT

CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Provide direct therapeutic clinical services and discharge planning to adults in a secure crisis stabilization unit. Conduct CSU crisis assessments/interventions which include assessment of co-occurring issues. Facilitate a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients. Conduct individual, group and family therapy as needed or as required by the Inpatient Clinical Supervisor. Assist in training clinical personnel. Provide collateral contacts and coordinate with various service providers to provide for continuity of care. Conduct treatment planning/discharge planning reviews with CSU clients. Provide crisis interventions, including interventions for co-occurring disorders. Conduct follow-up assessments/contacts. Concisely and correctly complete clinical documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner. Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU. Facilitate CSU client discharge process. Assist with community presentations as needed. Conduct risk assessments on CSU clients. Assist with clinical reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation. Act as liaison with other PRC programs and other service providers within the community at large. Assist in development and implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for CSU clients. Provide individual and family counseling for clients and their families. Coordinates clients' care with Physicians/ARNPs and Nursing team for continuity of care. Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time. Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect. Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting. Ability to show respect to all others. Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required. Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors. Ability to work as a backup for BHS or BHT at other CSU as needed.

8/2021-12/2021

CRISIS OUTREACH COUNSELOR INTERN, PEACE RIVER CENTER

Provided mental health crisis services in various settings for immediate crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and time-limited, crisis counseling to promote crisis resolution and evaluation to individuals in Polk County who have come to the attention of Polk County Sheriff's Office and may be experiencing any type of emotional distress. Working in partnership with Sheriff's Deputies, the Crisis Outreach Counselor facilitates continuity of treatment for individuals through follow up contact to assist with connection to services, establish plans to alleviate further crises, and facilitate the Baker Act process as needed.

2/2021-5/2021

CASE INVESTIGATOR INTERN, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Virtually assist the Pennsylvania health department special team as a Case Investigation Questionnaire (CIQ). This special team reaches out to Pennsylvanians 19 through 64 years’ old who recently tested positive for COVID-19 to provide isolation guidance, the COVID Alert mobile app six-digit code, and facilitate the email delivery of the PADOH digital case investigation tool, the Connect & Protect Form or CIQ.

8/2020-1/2021

CONTRACT TRACER INTERN, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Virtually Identify and support people who have been exposed to Covid-19, to help prevent further spread. Exposed contacts were advised to quarantine for 14 days from the date of exposure. Information and support was provided so they knew how to care for themselves and reduce the risk to those in their household. Education and tools were provided for selfmonitoring of symptoms. All exposed contacts were contacted daily, to ensure they were selfmonitoring and did not develop any symptoms.

8/2020-10/2020

ENUMERATOR, US CENSUS BUREAU

Received daily updated lists of addresses that had not responded to the 2020 census. I visited these homes to obtain household count and general demographic information.

9/2008 – 12/15

OWNER/OPERATOR, ALPHA KIDS LEARNING CENTER

Responsible for the business and financial activities of the daycare. Monitored teachers in classrooms, prepared holiday activities, purchased curriculum, prepared breakfast, lunch, and snacks, greeted parents and students, and held parent conferences as necessary.

1/2001 – 5/2016

INCOME TAX PREPARER, CLARK’S TAX SERVICE

Prepared customer’s income taxes, ensuring that they receive all deductions and credits that apply to their tax return.

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SKILLS

•Dependable

•Self-reflective

•Active listener

•Advocate

•Compassionate

•Strong verbal and written communication

ACTIVITIES

I have a passion to help the vulnerable get the resources necessary for them to sustain independent living. I am also very passionate about the affordable housing crisis. I was a frequent volunteer (preCovid-19) at The Talbot House, the local homeless shelter, serving meals. I have also a mentored women and children needing some life encouraging. I am an active volunteer at New Life Ministries, in which I have helped with fundraising events, administrative paperwork, and grant writing.

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