Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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Suprena Evans, LMSW
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Licensed Mastered Social Worker-Connecticut
Licensed Mastered Social Worker-Georgia
SKILL SUMMARY
Trainer
Team and Interpersonal skills builder
Self-directed
Strategic Planner
Coaching and Developer
Highly Motivator
Problem Resolution
Strong Communicator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Courage Counseling, Stratford, CT. July 2024-2026
Psychotherapist (Part-Time)
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities
(CBT, DBT-informed, trauma-focused approaches, etc.).
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic interviews, and risk evaluations to
develop an accurate clinical understanding of client needs.
Formulate and implement treatment plans with measurable goals aligned with client strengths,
challenges, and presenting concerns.
Deliver culturally responsive and trauma-informed mental health interventions to support
emotional regulation, behavioral change, and improved functioning.
Facilitate crisis intervention, safety planning, and de-escalation for clients experiencing
acute distress or suicidal ideation.
Monitor clinical progress and adjust treatment plans as needed based on therapeutic
outcomes and client feedback.
Provide psychoeducation on mental health symptoms, coping skills, emotional regulation,
and available community resources.
Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, CT August 2022-2026 School Social Worker
Develop, plan, and implement therapeutic and educational interventions in collaboration with school staff to support students with exceptional needs, including those experiencing self-harming behaviors, social anxiety, and other behavioral or mental health challenges
Developing alternative and outreach programs for children with special needs through Planning and Placement Team Meetings. Developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with teachers and other staff working with the students.
Providing the school with essential information about family functioning.
Developing preventive educational programs for all children.
Interviewing the family to assess problems affecting the child's educational adjustment.
Working with parent groups to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.
Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school and community.
Including but not limited to assisting the student in understanding and accepting self.
Helping the student develop appropriate social interaction skills.
Helping the system respond effectively to each student's needs.
Student-based activities and committees to enhance school environment.
Coaching and supporting middle school girls’ basketball team
Provides support as classroom manager for incoming teachers
Support parents through organization of parent’s group for students in special Education
Performed as a substitute teacher until positions are filled.
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Family & Children’s Agency, Norwalk, CT July 2016 – August 2022 Specialized Foster Care Program Manager
Assess and provide short term foster care placement for therapeutic foster children
Assess and address mental health, environmental and socio-economic issues
Coordinate appropriate level of service with outside resources to meet adaptive needs of foster children
Provide counseling services to youth & families with diverse traumatic issues.
Assist foster parents/guardians in gaining a better understanding of the strengths and challenges of foster children to support their well-being
Serve as a liaison to collaborate and coordinate meetings with outside agencies including but not limited to DCF, bio/foster parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals, to meet the needs of individual children
Co-facilitate support groups and training to licensed foster parents to obtain and maintain licensing requirements
Managed the performance of a team of thirty Therapeutic Foster Care Social workers, who handle the functions of foster parent recruitment, training coordination, family support, licensed specialist, adolescent service, and crisis management
Provide coaching and development of direct reports to ensure compliance with state requirements and regulation
Complete quarterly and monthly reviews to ensure compliance of state and local regulations
The Lucy Baney House Halfway House, Bridgeport, CT February 2022-2025
House Monitor (Per diem)
Assure resident movement follows the agency procedure
Administer and monitor med management
Conduct urinalysis, as required
Enforce program rules and regulations and follow appropriate reporting procedures.
Monitor residents and facility for contraband, conducting pat-down searches, as necessary, as per agency policy
Record complete and comprehensive notes, on all shift activities, via the facility log
Support clients with daily life skills
Full Circle Youth Empowerment Center, Bridgeport, CT January 2019-2025
Social Worker (Per-diem)
Provide client-centered counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and safety planning for youth with high-risk behaviors
Develop customized transition service plans with youth for achieving goals
Maintain progress notes and documentation of youth experiences, obstacles, and progress according to their service plans and/or duration in the program
Collaborate with community partners to connect clients to community resources
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work: Social Work
July 2016 New York University
Bachelor of Science: Social Work/Minor Psychology
May 2015 Southern Connecticut State University
Sigma Alpha Pi: National Leadership Society
April 2014 Southern Connecticut State University
Associate of Science: Human Services
December 2008 Housatonic Community College
TRAINING HISTORY
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Boys Town Model Trainer
Parental Instructor (Common Sense Parenting) Seeking Safety (PTSD) Educator
Domestic Violence 101 Trauma Informed
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Life Skills Coach
CBT Informed
DBT Informed
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