Social Worker / Counselor / Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Compassionate, trustworthy, and energetic professional equipped with progressive experience in counseling, therapy, and management of specialized programs targeting the needs of multiple patient populations. Show exemplary keen expertise in crisis intervention, advocacy, and discharge planning, coupled with comprehensive case management abilities and coordination for additional mental health and social services clients. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams comprised of health professionals such as social workers, psychologist, therapists, and consulting physicians; offer highly transferable skills in providing therapy services to both non-profit and private sectors. Possess significant knowledge in professional protocol, social work values, and federal / state regulations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Individual / Group Counseling and Therapy - Case Management and Support Services

- Records and Reports Documentation - Outstanding Patient Care / Relations

- Behavior Modification Programs - Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach

- Health Care Assessment and Planning - Superior Interpersonal Skills

- Leadership, Training, and Team Building - Time Management and Prioritization

- Conflict Resolution and Decision Making - Articulate Oral and Written Communication

EDUCATION

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MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK, GPA: 3.6

Concentration: Clinical Social Work, Specialization: Health

- University of Maryland–School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD: Aug 2006–May 2008

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, GPA: 3.3

- Villa Julie College, Stevenson, MD: Aug 2002–May 2006

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

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Disruptive Behavior Training: Nov 2008

Treating Anxiety Disorders: Apr 2008

Introduction to the Principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training: Oct 2007–Apr 2008

Working with the Homeless Population: Mar 2008

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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FAMILY THERAPIST – CONTRACTUAL 2008–PRESENT

PROGRESSIVE LIFE - LANDOVER, MD

- Deliver intensive individual and family therapy to all participating youth and families

- Educate and empower families, organizations, and communities to realize and utilize inner power to achieve healing using culturally competent and spiritually-based practices

- Compile and maintain up-to-date confidential documentation of client contact and case progress

- Worked collaboratively with case workers, social workers, counselors, and other staff of the multi-disciplinary team in order to insure the delivery of the best possible care

SOCIAL WORK INTERN 2007–2008

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - PERRY POINT, MD

- Carried out caseload of 8-12 patients of post-acute inpatient rehabilitation unit and hospice/nursing home unit

- Oversaw psychosocial assessments, case management, patient education, counseling, advance directives, and discharge planning

- Actively participated in group counseling for WWII POWs

- Assumed supervisor responsibilities such as handling two units alone consisting of 80 patients

- Developed and organized therapeutic trips for POWs that helped them overcome the trauma

SOCIAL WORK INTERN 2006–2007

DEPARTMENT OF AGING - TOWSON, MD

- Empowered senior citizens dealing with aging issues and developed meaningful answers to life’s stresses and traumas in ways that were developmentally appropriate to their needs

- Supported the aging population by providing individual counseling and case management

- Effectively developed, organized, and planned of support groups that aided individuals cope with the loss of loved ones, independence, memory, cognitive adaptations, and others

TEACHER ASSISTANT / READING TEACHER 2006

ST. ELIZABETH’S SCHOOL - BALTIMORE, MD

- Instructed students individually and in groups utilizing various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations

- Orchestrated activities designed to promote students’ physical, mental, and social development

- Communicated with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems through coordinating individualized care and educational plans

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSURE

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Board Certified Human Service Professional (BC-HSP)

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

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Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Member, Alpha Delta Omega-National Honor Society for Human Services

TECHNICAL SKILLS

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Proficient at using Microsoft programs and Computerized Patient Record System

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