Michael Norvell Cox, MSW

Professional Summary:

·Clinical MSW Social Worker with 20+ years of experience in the Mental Health field

·Experience providing therapy to the children, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations

·Skilled in individual and group therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress management, crisis intervention, and grief and loss counseling

·Adept in case management, in-home therapy, assessments, developing treatment plans, progress note collaboration.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

Professional Experience:

Henderson Behavioral Health Center – Ft. Lauderdale, FL 11/2003 – 12/2022

Outpatient Therapist (12/2016 – 12/2022)

·Provided Individual therapy to individuals identified as not having insurance and in-need of therapy to address their diagnosis and resulting symptoms

·Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other modalities

·Provided individual therapy and referrals to Broward County residents who were referred by Henderson CRS, outside psychiatrist, and the criminal justice system

·Utilized an EMR system to document client data

Mental Health Therapist (11/2003 – 12/2016)

·Acted as Mental Health Therapist on F.A.C.T Team (Florida Assertive Community Treatment) working with mainly the adult and geriatric populations

·Provided intensive individual therapy, case management, forensics, and complete wrap-around services to individuals who have been diagnosed with chronic mental illness (sometimes in conjunction with a terminal illness)

·Implemented grief counseling to clients who endured the loss of a loved one

·Developed detailed recovery plans, treatment plans, psycho-social evaluations, and discharge plans

·Created forms to monitor medication and program compliance

·Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide services to individuals using the F.A.C.T. model for treatment

·Interacted with the court system to provide advocacy for clients who have been charged with misdemeanors/felonies and developed Conditional Release Plans for Mental Health Court and for probation and community control

·Provided monthly reports to the court and managed the placement of court ordered clients in the community

Visiting Mental Health – Davie, FL 06/2010 – 08/2012

Part-Time Therapist

Provided in-home therapy to individuals living in private homes, group homes, and retirement centers

Utilized information from these assessments to develop a clinical impression and confirmed the diagnosis provided by their psychiatrist

Produced detailed assessments and treatment plans to assist these individuals with working on their issues and resultant symptoms

Monitored the patient’s progress and produced daily progress notes to bill Medicare for the services provided

The Starting Place, Inc. – Hollywood, FL 01/2003 - 10/2003

Outpatient Department Supervisor

·Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Services Department and staff

·Oversaw the scheduling of all outpatient services and cases

·Delegated responsibilities

·Supervised therapists and counselors

·Duties included: Data collection, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, treatment plan development and review

Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Barry University, Miami, FL 1997

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Speech Correction, University of the District of Columbia. 1976

Licenses & Certifications:

LCSW Supervision – complete, taking LCSW test in 8/2023