Services Mental Health
Resume:
Kellie Ann Harmon, LMSW
P.O. Box ****
Tullahoma, TN 37388
*********@*****.***
Education:
Motlow State Community College, Tullahoma, TN
Associate of Science: University Parallel – Concentration on Social Work and Psychology
May 2001-2003 Summa Cum Laude
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Bachelor of Social Work, Minor: Criminal Justice Administration
May 2003-2005: Summa Cum Laude
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Master of Social Work
May 2008- 2010
Board of Social Worker Licensure - Tennessee
Licensed Master of Social Work
Licensure May 2010
Work Experience:
June 2010 – Present Team Leader – Child Protective Services
151 Freeman St. Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-***-**** Ext. 116
Department of Children’s Services
Works with and supervises case managers working with children and families who represent diverse socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds and provides these clients, within the context of the clients’ background, on topics which include, but are not limited to, physical, mental health issues, A/D abuse/addiction, abuse, and trauma, and to plan and implement treatment/service planning, by an assessment of the clients’ strengths, weaknesses, and ability to access and develop coping skills.
Works with and supervises case managers in working with clients who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group, and family counseling techniques.
Oversees the delivery of treatment/service by assessment of the clients’ psychosocial functioning. Oversees the evaluation of treatment/services to determine effectiveness of therapy and planning of outcomes determinant upon success of applied treatment/service delivery.
Responsible for the assignment, training, supervision, and evaluation of case managers and interns in a field office.
Assigns case loads to case managers and creates staff assignments; coordinates the training of new staff; monitors work activities and reviews work products to ensure quality and conformance to policies, procedures, and standards.
Develops job plans; holds conferences with staff to provide guidance and advice relevant to job performance; conducts interim and annual performance evaluations.
Supervises case management services for children and families: reviews case information provided by court personnel or other referral sources; assigns cases to case managers based on type of case (i.e., juvenile justice, child welfare, or crisis intervention) and current work load of case managers; monitors case management activities to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines; recommends techniques/methods to case managers for handling problems and issues relevant to assigned cases; reviews narrative reports of case activities to ensure they contain complete and accurate descriptions of events, clear linkage of documented evidence to legal regulation or agency policy, accurate responses to court and agency inquiries, and conform to agency policy.
Supervises case managers investigating suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, reviews all cases indicating child abuse/neglect; monitors investigative activities to be sure they are carried out according to established policies and laws; determines if abuse or neglect has occurred, who the abuser is, the level of risk or harm to the child, and the need for a safety plan; makes recommendations as to whether the child should remain in the home.
Performs community liaison work for the Department of Children's Services, representing the department in a variety of formal and informal contacts: works with courts and governmental organizations concerning social, treatment, educational programs; addresses civic, professional, school groups and others regarding the Child Protective Service programs, community resources, and related issues.
Conducts training programs to support and promote public awareness.
Frequently provides testimony based upon knowledge and experience with mental health issues to include diagnostic criteria of mental health disorders (i.e. PTSD, mood disorders, and other DSM IV criterion), frequently provides testimony related to the abuse and trauma of children and adults, and the use of various successful types of treatment based upon best evidential research.
June 2005 – June 2010 Child Protective Services Investigator II
151 Freeman St. Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-***-**** Ext. 116
Department of Children’s Services
Investigation and assessment of alleged child abuse and maltreatment in accordance with State statutes.
Development of initial family assessments, action plans, safety plans, and coordinates provision of services to ensure the safety and permanence of children.
Manages crisis situation and risk issues relating to children. Provides dispositional services, prepares court reports, provides court testimony, and provides therapeutic intervention services.
Responsible for all case management duties for children and families brought to the attention of Child Protective Services
Works corporately with community providers and committees. Participates in child maltreatment awareness education within the community.
Certified in advanced forensic interviewing of abuse/neglected children through the National Child Advocacy Center.
January 2004 – June 2005 A/D Treatment Counselor
1601 Mcarthur St. Manchester, TN 37355
Bradford Health Services
Provided counseling, evaluation, and crisis intervention services for adults, families, and youth.
Provided individual, group and family therapy and education to substance abusing adolescent and adults in an intensive outpatient setting.
Collaborated with clients, staff, and other professionals in developing treatment plans, discharge planning, community resource linkage, that addressed clients’ personal, career, social, educational, and health needs.
January 1999 – January 200 Office Operational Supervisor of Selection & Recruiting
410 Wilson Ave. Tullahoma, TN 37388 (Decennial Employment)
U. S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census
Successfully managed the selection/employment process of 1200 federal employees.
Organized and staffed all training facilities within a fifteen county area.
Supervised the delegation of duties in selection, recruiting, and follow-up field operations for more than 40 employees.
Responsible for the training of all office personnel in computer usage, personnel, filing, coding, sorting/ batching, and transcription for more than 40 employees.
Managed, processed, and maintained all confidential federal employee and applicant records for a fifteen county area.
Directed the advancement of the Selection Department to the top department in the state of Tennessee.
Honors/Awards/Organizations:
NASW
Coffee County Child Fatality Review Board
Who’s Who Among Student’s in American Universities and Colleges 2001 – 2005
Summa Cum Laude - Motlow State Community College
Summa Cum Laude - Middle Tennessee State University
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Dean’s List 2001 – 2005
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