Social Worker Mental Health

Marsha Sharp Dunn Lockwood

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Houston, Texas 77075

Mobile: 713-***-****

Education: University of Houston Masters of Social Work, 1986

Houston, Texas 77004

Prairie View A&M University Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1979

Professional Licenses: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Trained

Certified Crisis Responder for the National Organization of Victims Assistance

Licensed Master Social Worker-Independent Practice Recognition

Certification with the Dispute Resolution Center

Work Experiences:

Harris County District Attorney Office Sex Crimes Unit May,2016-February,2021

Houston, Texas 77002

Assisted victims/survivors engaged with the Sex Crimes Unit by helping them apply for Crime Victims compensation funds.

Psychosocial Assessment taken on Victims/Survivors

Regular phone contact with Victim/Survivors to keep them informed of the status of their case

Provided crisis and Individual counseling as needed

Worked closely with the Assistant District Attorney

Supervised interns from University of Houston looking to learn more about the Sex Crimes Unit

Made presentations to colleges, universities, and homeless shelters about Sex Crimes Unit and safety.

Participated in Crimes against Women conferences.

Worked with Human Trafficking victims/survivors

Attended court with the victims/survivors

Houston Independent School District February,1993- February, 2016

Houston, Texas

School Social Worker at various schools:

Assist with strategies and identify specific interventions for children who:

●Exhibit behavior that interferes with learning and school success

●Are not achieving their academic potential

●Have home problems: i.e.divorce, illness, grief, homelessness, abuse and neglect, attendance as well as truancy, are pregnant or teenage parents, missing or exploited

Identify and explore causes of students dysfunction as it is related to the home, school, and community environments.

Refer students and parents to resources in the community of students who ar at risk

Develop and monitor case management systems to be used by school personnel

Support campus goals of prevention to maintain a healthy and safe school environment.

Assist in assessing at risk populations

Consult with administrative and instructional staff

Facilitate communication between school personnel and students, parents and the community.

Advocate of behalf of students

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department May,1979-February, 1993

Field Probation Officer-To achieve remediation and modification of delinquent behavior patterns which are contrary to social norms and to prepare residents for reentry into their homes and the community.

Provide counseling in the area of general problems and therapeutic counseling in specific problem areas.

Mental Health Assessments

Court reports if a child had to be returned to court and/or have successfully completed probation terms of contract.

Contractual Services

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department July, 1999- August, 2007

●Provide Individual and Family counseling services for the purpose of developing a healthy family system based on effective coping, behavioral management and problem solving skills.

●Responsible for completing progress reports and monthly summary documentation on clients.

●Coordinate and collaborate with juvenile probation officers and school officials as needed.

Referrals for psychiatric evaluations as needed

Continuum of Health Care, LLC Feb.,2006-September,2006

●Psychosocial assessments of mentally ill patients and making appropriate community referrals.

●Group counseling with patients on wellness management, self esteem, and communication skills

●Treatment planning for mentally ill clients

●Referral back to their psychiatrist as deemed necessary

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