Social Worker/Therapist Seeking Telephone Service Rep

Professional Summary

Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, killed in biopsychosocial assessments and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and facilitate psychoeducational groups, enhancing client recovery outcomes. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for vulnerable populations.

Experience

Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility Detroit, MI April 2019 - June 2025

Social Worker/Therapist

• Conducted client biopsychosocial assessments

• Provided psychotherapy for individuals, families and/or groups using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities

• Developed, implemented and evaluated treatment plans as appropriate

• Worked collaboratively with medical professionals, therapists and outside resources

Northeast Guidance Center Detroit, MI October 2018 – April 2019

Children’s Clinical Therapist

• Responsible for the provision of mental health and substance abuse services to children with severe emotional disturbances.

• Responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the consumer’s services and referrals to outside agencies to assist the consumer and family in recovery from mental or physical illness, safe housing, employment and/or meaningful activities and follow-up to ensure services efficacy.

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive diagnostic clinical and case management assessments incorporating needs wants, barriers, supports to address barriers, and health and welfare issues.

• Performed home and community-based interventions, including transportation of consumers when needed.

• Facilitated and/or co-facilitated psychoeducational groups to assist consumers in the recovery process.

• Complete appropriate Level of Care Tools and Checklist.

• Assisted consumers with seeking and maintaining entitlements, coordinating resources and group treatment.

City of Detroit Police Department Detroit, MI July 2017 – October 2018

Social Worker

• Crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and secondary trauma from homicide.

• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions

• Developed and implemented individual treatment plans

• Determined eligibility and sustainability for group therapy

• Maintain appropriate client, case and public records

• Assisted in training and provided consultation to other employees

• Attended speaking engagements to create awareness around programs offered by agency

Hegira Pograms, Inc. Westland, MI March 2018 – October 2018

Contractual Out-Patient Therapist

• Individual out-patient counseling for mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, Family Discord and ADHD

• Treatment planning

• Completed biopsychosocial assessments

• Clinical interventions based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing strategies

• Maintain therapeutic relationships within boundaries established by licensing

• Maintain current client records

Assured Family Services (aka Juvenile Assessment Center) Detroit, MI July 2004 – July 2017

Clinical Services Liaison

• Served as gateway between juvenile courts, detention facilities, care management organizations, clinical services and agency staff

• Conducted family interviews to meet mandated court requirements

• Follow up with families and referral providers to facilitate completion of court ordered requirements and processes

• Managed scheduled activities and interactions between clients, family members, psychologists and staff, service facilities and other social agencies

• Maintained and bult relationships with referral sources and agencies

• Plan and facilitate staff and agency meetings to improve communication

• Prepared departmental reports analyzing and tracking progress of mandated court requirements for executive-level review

Positive Images, Inc. Detroit, MI January 2016 – December 2016

MSW Intern

• Conducted client biopsychosocial assessments

• Provided psychotherapy for individuals, families and/or groups using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities

• Developed, implemented and evaluated treatment plans as appropriate

• Worked collaboratively with medical professionals, other therapists and outside resources

• Utilized case management linking and coordinated services for client’s immediate needs

Education

12/2016 - Master of Social Work – Interpersonal Practice Children Youth and Families, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - Detroit Clinical Scholar

8/2012 – Dual Bachelor of Science – Psychology, Business Organization Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Certifications:

Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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