Gabrielle James

Hiram, GA *****

ady454@r.postjobfree.com

+1-386-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

School Clinical Counselor

Bethany Christian Services - Atlanta, GA

October 2022 to Present

• Provide on-site, in the community, and school-based clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling, data collection and reporting, assessment and treatment planning in a thorough and timely manner;

• Develop treatment plans, implement interventions, review outcomes, and revise strategies as appropriate while employing other methods compatible with agency practices and treatment modalities for clients;

• Complete thorough biopsychosocial assessment of clients at intake and schedule re-assessment, as needed

• Comply with service definition and guidelines outlined in the DBHDD Provider manual for therapeutic services;

• Identify and overcome engagement barriers with client supports, caregivers and other key individuals through active, change-oriented treatment;

• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts;

• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure effective treatment;

• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress;

• Submit weekly productive reports in accordance with agency practices and licensing requirements;

• Work collaboratively with Behavioral Aides and Casework Support Specialists to align therapeutic objectives;

• Coordinate and request re-authorizations for services in a timely manner without any service disruptions;

• Keep up-to-date and accurate client progress notes for all clinical and counseling-related activities and submit monthly updates regarding case progress and issues to the supervisor;

• Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy;

• Attend court hearings and proceedings, panel reviews, Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings, Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and family team meetings in accordance with requests from third parties regarding clients;

• Deliver client-centered services and/or interventions with ongoing evaluations to meet changing needs and abilities, such as referrals to alternative services as needed;

• Assist the youth and family caregivers with facilitating and coordinating the Individual Resiliency Plan

(IRP);

• Establish and maintain referral and community resources while connecting clients to applicable resources, as needed;

• Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete training as required by funding sources by attending conferences, seminars, and journal reading Case Manager

Veterans Empowerment Organization - Atlanta, GA

February 2022 to September 2022

• Aid homeless or at-risk of homelessness Veterans in job search, resume creation, job placement, and intensive case management

• Referrals of Veterans to training, vocational college, or college courses as well as facilitating monetary support for these opportunities.

• Use of Client Track for case notes and case files.

• Conduct community outreach with surrounding companies/agencies in Cobb, Fulton, and Dekalb county.

• Forming community partnerships to ensure a wraparound approach to care for Veteran clients.

• Facilitation and set up of workshops

• Provide clients aid with signing up for government benefits such as Food Stamps. ABA Therapist

Creative Pieces Behavioral Associates - Woodstock, GA September 2021 to February 2022

• Provide positive reinforced ABA therapy to autistic children ages 5 to 18.

• Behavior Support plan creation, including general hygiene, communication and social cues

• Actively participated in treatment teams between the client's school, doctors, parents, and other therapists.

• Record keeping and data collection of client sessions

• Use of Pivotal Response Treatment and token economy Direct Care Worker

North Georgia Angel House Inc. - Canton, GA

February 2021 to September 2021

• Provide direct care to high-risk female foster children, ages 12 to 18, in a 21-bed foster home

• Creation/coordination of educational events and outings

• Distribution of medications

• conduct 15-minute checks on each child

• crisis intervention and prevention training

• training and aid with household care, cooking, hygiene, laundry, room up-keep, shopping, school work, and college/vocational opportunities.

• Assess and address suicide/homicide risk

• Record-keeping

• Provide Transportation

• Aid in part-time job obtainment

• Assist homeless girls aged 18-21 who have transitioned out of foster care via HUD such as job, food, housing assistance, and therapy referrals.

Child and Shelter Advocate Intern

Partnership Against Domestic Violence - Atlanta, GA August 2020 to May 2021

• Intake assessment

• Connecting clients to resources provided by community partners and other departments within the agency.

• Conduct risk assessments

• Use of Client Track for case notes and case files

• Aiding clients in financial housing assistance such as rent and utilities through United Way's housing assistance grant during the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Treatment team collaboration

• Community Outreach

• Creating and facilitating group therapy/events with children at the PADV shelters Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Georgia State University

June 2021 to May 2022

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

August 2019 to May 2021

Skills

• Microsoft Office

• Crisis Intervention & Prevention (2 years)

• Conflict management

• Case management

• community outreach

• Leadership

• Communication skills

• Organizational skills

• Social Work

• Motivational Interviewing

• Behavioral Health

• Case management (2 years)

• Community Outreach (1 year)

• Behavioral Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Special Education

• Crisis Management (2 years)

• Multi-tasking

• Meeting Facilitation

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Quick Learner

• ClientTrack (2 years)

• Group Therapy

Languages

• American Sign Language - Fluent

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-james-lmsw-a2a7aa205 Certifications and Licenses

First Aid/CPR Certification

LMSW

August 2022 to September 2024

MSW010822

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