Social Worker Clinical
Resume:
Angela Morris
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Contact
**** ** **** **. *** 1, FT. Lauderdale, FL. 33309
**********@*****.***
Summary
Clinician offering over 15 years’ experience in Recovery, Healthcare and Child Welfare. Successfully advocating for children & families impacted by abuse, domestic violence, trauma, addiction and a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues. Experienced conducting tasks such as assessment, treatment plan, care coordination and discharge plan, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy utilizing Client Centered, Systems and Strength-Based approach to treatment. Knowledge of the court system, state and federal guidelines.
Education
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton FL. Master of Science in Social Work; May 2018. Overall GPA 3.71. Affiliation Phi Alpha Honor Society. Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern.
Experience
July 31, 2022-Present
Therapist. FT. Lauderdale Behavior Health Hospital. Oakland Park, FL.
Complete specialized clinical social work service for families receiving care, crisis intervention, short term & long-term family therapy, group & individual therapy.
Provide a variety of psychotherapeutic services, group, family, individual to adults and adolescents in psychiatric hospital settings, presenting co-occurring disorders, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders and other behavior disorders.
Provide social services including Marchman reports but not limited to discharge planning and assess for SI, implement safety plan and provide referrals.
July 13, 2018, to August 2023.
Kinship Licensing Specialist. ChildNet, Ft Lauderdale. FL. 33309
Manage a caseload of 50-60 cases and conduct Level One Licensing & Relicensing home study on families to accommodate placement.
Conduct intake interviews (children, adolescents & adult), analyze data using DCF guidelines to inform the home study.
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization to caregivers and hosts training via electronic medium or in person to facilitate level One licensure or re-licensure.
Assist relatives/non-relatives in identifying and screening, as applicable, natural support to assist in caregiver duties and ensuring proper screening for Level One Licensing.
Participate, as needed, in statewide meetings and discussions around level One Licensure, including participating in workgroups and providing feedback.
Follow-up on abuse intakes, forward referrals and provide support to relatives/non-relatives regarding access to community resources and government services.
June 2016, to July 12, 2019
Child Advocate, ChildNet, Ft Lauderdale. FL. 33309
Manage and promote the safety, wellbeing and permanency of children in the child welfare system and provide community outreach and advocacy.
Attend court hearings and make recommendations to the judge on the child(ren)’s behalf.
Collaborate with authorized agents of the department (Child Protective Investigator), BSO, DCF parents, school board and ChildNet contracted providers to coordinate children’s entrance into the systems.
Research, organize and assemble files to submit to court, establish alerts and submit abuse and incident reports.
Facilitates psychoeducation and parent support groups for offending caregivers whose children have been (sexually)abused, abandoned, or neglected.
Attends forensic interviews and medical evaluations for recently abused children and adolescents.
Write petitions, case and safety plans, judicial reviews, home studies, and complete background checks, finger printing, drug screens etc.
April 2008 to February 2020
Social Worker A & M Healthcare, West Palm Beach, FL
Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to include physicians, nurses, practitioners, and other medical professionals to implement care plan for the elderly & disabled.
Supervised daily activity and motivate clients, in treatment, to achieve recovery and independence.
Consulted and collaborated with larger systems: such as; Hospitals, Recovery Centers, Insurance providers and Pharmacy.
Training
CPI Training, Domestic Violence Certificate; Child Welfare Certificate. Crisis, Trauma and Behavior Management Training, CPR &
First Aid Training.
Skills
Computer skills: Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
Experience utilizing assessment tools: MMSE, CSSRS, PHQ-9, PCL-5 etc.
Knowledge of SAMH requirements for treating families with mental health and substance addiction.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Have the ability to identify with and understand another person’s experience and point of view.
Culturally competent, motivating and adaptable.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Familiarize working in high intensity environments and possess the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Have the ability to problem solve, analyze and resolve client’s requests or issues quickly and effectively.
Leadership
I have the ability to motivate others and translate vision into reality. I firmly believe that leadership is an action, not a position and that it must be undertaken with integrity, insight and inclusiveness.
References
Available upon request.
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