LMSW

Natalie Swinnen, LMSW

Lafayette, LA *****

*************@*****.*** 318-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Independent Contractor- onsite inspections

Multiple Companies/Locations-Louisiana

January 2018 to Present

• Conduct revealed or unrevealed audits/inspections for many different companies, such as, but not limited to, Attorney offices, Private investigators, Auto Repossession yards/offices, Mortgage Brokers, Loan/finance offices, provide Photo requirements for property inspection or evaluation as requested by Realtors, Financiers, Banks for the purpose of the sale or refinance of such properties

• Complete and submit evaluation in a timely manner as well as follow-up questions that may come up after the initial evaluation is complete.

PRN Therapist- IP/IOP/Wellness Residential Program Compass Healthcare-Lafayette, LA

May 2024 to December 2024

• Complete required assessments/evaluations for new admission into the IOP program, including but not limited to Psychosocial Assessment (PSA), Burns Anxiety Inventory and Depression Checklist, Geriatric Depression Screening, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), Mental Status Exam, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CCSRS), No Self-harm Contracts/Safety Plan Agreement, Insurance Authorizations for IOP services with follow-up Reauthorizations as needed, Identify Problems to be addressed for completion of initial Master Treatment Plan goals, objectives, and interventions to be monitored and updated monthly for goal completion, extension or deferment.

• Establish line of communication with named Family/Proxy Contact, in order to corroborate pt and medical reports received upon admit, obtain additional information relevant to pt treatment, final notification of upcoming discharge from IOP and after care plans.

• Conduct/Facilitate psychotherapy and education groups daily with completion of subsequent individual group notes.

• Provide Individual therapy as needed or as ordered by Attending Practitioner.

• Assist with appropriate discharge planning, as needed or requested by Pt, family/proxy contacts, or Attending practitioner.

• Complete required discharge assessments, including Discharge summary, Family contacts to discuss nature of discharge plans and execution, closure of Master Treatment plan reflecting level of goal completion as Achieved or Deferred, complete family/proxy contact notify of upcoming successful discharge from IOP and after care plans.

PRN Therapist- IOP

Beacon Behavioral Healthcare-Opelousas, LA

January 2023 to May 2024

• Completed required assessments/evaluations upon intake, admission and re-admission into IOP program, including but not limited to Initial intake assessment, Initial psychosocial assessment (PSA), GAD-7, PHQ-9, BPRS, Master Treatment Plans, Crisis Safety Plans, monthly monitoring and updates throughout admission in IOP program.

• Conducted Ind and Group psychotherapy and subsequent individual group notes. Supervisor, Crisis Specialist

The NESS center @ Lafayette-Lafayette, LA

January 2022 to August 2022

Participated in the Implementation of the Louisiana Crisis Response System, Mobile Crisis Response Team, which serviced Region 4 of Louisiana. This program was funded by a grant from the State CCB to service patients with government assisted healthcare plans who may experience mental health needs in the community.

Participated in Louisiana State Survey for DHH Licensure, Initial and Intermittent visits. PRN Social Worker

St Landry Home Health-Opelousas, LA

May 2021 to March 2022

• Completed social work consults as needed. Such as, but not limited to, connecting patients to various community resources and assisting them in completing processes for services.

• Participation in treatment team meetings

• Continued Communication with treatment team to ensure concerns were being addressed and perceived need for follow-up visits.

IP/IOP Social Worker

Longleaf Hospital-Alexandria, LA

October 2018 to August 2021

• Complete psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for new patient admissions

• Conduct group therapy throughout all hospital units and subsequent individual group notes

• Discharge planning, if needed

Social Service Manager

St. Mary’s Residential Training School-Boyce, LA

November 2019 to January 2021

• Manage the social service department on campus, Consisting of 2 social service workers

• Represent the social service department at quarterly Human Right Meetings where financial audit and abuse/neglect investigations are reported to other department managers, directors, and members of the Board.

• Manage and secure coverage for the social service calendar which consist of all IDT meetings, staffings, and crisis meetings that may arise.

• Participate in Louisiana State DHH Surveys, both scheduled and complaint pop up surveys.

• Conduct abuse and neglect investigations, of which are reported at conclusion to Lad, Dept of Family Services

• Address Medicaid and Social Security Benefits and problems for all clients, along with Accounting department and one of the social service workers.

• Receive and vet potential admission applications/information prior to presentation to the admissions committee for future interviews and determinations.

• Provide information, such as H&P, Psychiatric Evaluations and other relevant documentation provided to facility Psychiatrist for continuation of care to new and existing clients.

• Participate in the continuation of care regarding behavioral, psychological and psychiatric needs, challenges, changes and possible reevaluation needed outside the facility psychiatrist

• Serve on the admissions committee, group home placement committee, hiring committee, and/or any others requested by administration.

• Share on-call responsibilities bi-weekly with one of the social service workers. Sales Manager/ Sales

Ivan Smith Furniture-Alexandria, LA

January 2013 to November 2019

• Provide service to customers from initial introduction to delivery of merchandise, if purchase is made, ensuring guest satisfaction from beginning to end.

• Meet and exceed minimum monthly sales goals.

• Acting Manager in Absence of Store Director, including but not limited to handling customer service issues, opening/closing duties.

• Responsible for keeping sales staff abreast of changes in inventory, managing changes needed on showroom floor and overall appearance. Assisting with inventory throughout the year. Preparing for and assisting corporate office with annual inventory.

• Placed in Top 10 Salespeople in the company in 2014, Top 20 in 2015 and 2017, consistently achieved

#1 sales amongst fellow salespersons.

Compliance Officer/Sales & Marketing

Cenla Environmental Science-Alexandria, LA

February 2012 to December 2012

• Complete daily Marketing/Sales calls to potential clientele.

• Maintain relationships with current clientele via customer service calls and/or site visits.

• Complete various tasks in the Regulatory/Compliance Division, such as Permit Applications, monthly/ yearly reports, etc. to be submitted to Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for numerous Municipalities and individual companies.

• Maintain yearly revolving calendar for clientele in order to meet monthly deadlines to Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality based on their individual Permit needs. PRN Social Worker

Medistar Home Health-Alexandria, LA

December 2009 to August 2010

Marksville, LA

• Completed all social work consults as needed. Such as, but not limited to, connecting patients to various community resources and assisting them in completing processes to receive services needed. PRN Social Worker

Stat Home Health-Alexandria, LA

November 2009 to August 2010

Completed all social work consults as needed, such as, but not limited to connecting patients to various community resources and assisting them in completing processes to receive such services needed. Social Worker-Inpatient Primary Care

Veteran's Affairs Medical Center-Pineville, LA

February 2009 to January 2010

• Provided both individual and family counseling to veterans in the hospital.

• Obtained placement for veterans upon discharge from the hospital.

• Served on an interdisciplinary treatment team in order to best serve the needs of the veterans and their families.

Counselor

Youth Challenge Program-Pineville, LA

June 2006 to January 2009

• Conduct individual and group counseling to a platoon of 40-60 cadets per six month cycle.

• Served on an interdisciplinary treatment team in order to best serve the needs of the cadets and their families.

• Proctored exams such as ACT, ASVAB, and GED testing.

• Provided counseling and discharge planning to each cadet including enrollment in technical college, community college, continuing GED education or job placement. PRN Social Worker

Crossroads Regional Hospital-Alexandria, LA

May 2007 to December 2008

• Provided both individual and family counseling to clients of all ages.

• Facilitated group counseling to clients of all ages. Education

Master of Social Work

Grambling State University - Grambling, LA

2004 to 2006

Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Studies, concentrations in Child Life, Family theory and Child Development

Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA

1998 to 2004

Skills

• Group Therapy

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Case Management

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Child & Family Counseling

• Mental Health Counseling

• Meeting Facilitation

• Autism Experience

• Child Protective Services

• Crisis Intervention

• Intake Experience

• Addiction Counseling

• Behavioral Health

• Hospice Care

• Crisis management

• Psychotherapy

• Experience with children

• Care plans

• Hospital experience

• Presentation skills

• Medicare

• Leadership

• Communication skills

• Computer skills

• Discharge planning

• Program development

• Behavioral therapy

• Social Work

• Primary Care Experience

Certifications and Licenses

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)

August 2006 to August 2025

Currently scheduled for LCSW Exam

CPR Certification

January 2023 to January 2025

CPI Certification

August 2022 to August 2024

Experience in teaching CPI during new hire orientation Driver's License

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