Linda S. Dunn, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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203-***-**** yilu6d@r.postjobfree.com

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AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Military Members & Families

Group and Individual Clinical Mental Health Treatment

Educator in Anger & Stress Management, Parenting, & Couples Relationships

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Master of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Daytona Beach, FL

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Connecticut

EXPERIENCE in providing clinical services and educational classes to Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marines military members and families on Camp Foster, Okinawa and Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Interacted with all levels of military members, from Commander to Airman Basic. Established and maintained effective working relationships with multiple military agencies and served as a designee to many base committees.

Okinawa Highlights:

Assessed and resolved complex social, economic and psychosocial problems that may impact on service members’ and their families’ medical treatment as outpatients by providing direct casework services, to include screening, assessment, treatment, referral, consultation and education and in conjunction.

Conducted psychosocial evaluations and provided therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed to facilitate behavioral health clinical care management and optimize care. Referred to community resources as applicable.

Provided clinical consultation with Case Review Committee interdisciplinary team, consisting of representatives of the Inspector General, Provost Marshall’s Office, Military Commands, Substance Abuse Treatment, Physicians, and Counseling and Advocacy staff.

Representative at the Family Advocacy Program Committee (FAC), making determinations on cases, as well as numerous other base committees.

Developed and taught classes in Anger and Stress Management; Parenting of Teens, and Children; and Couples Relationship Skills. Initiated collaboration with other bases and agencies to present

Ramstein Highlights

Worked with all commanders and First Sergeants to provide required annual Family Advocacy Program training to every unit, as well as training on specific unit challenges.

Provided clinical consultation to military members and families.

Initiated collaboration with other bases and agencies to present special issue programs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Clinical counseling for child, teen, adult, and family at two military bases, as in homes, schools, and community mental health settings (outpatient and inpatient).

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker education included two Practicums.

CLINICAL

Adult, children, and family counseling in community treatment center and community schools from elementary to high school.

Adult mental health outpatient population in a day treatment group setting.

Recognized as building and sustaining positive therapeutic relationships with clients.

LEADERSHIP

Served as interim manager of New Parent Support Program on Camp Foster

o Served on Family Advocacy Case Review Committee.

o Instructed NPSP staff in creating and presenting effective mental health education to clients and professionals.

o Supervised activities of a graduate student intern.

Inaugurated the national “Bully Proofing Your School Program” in Volusia County, FL

ACHIEVEMENTS

On Ramstein Air Base, achieved 100% of required annual leader training metrics without required support staff. This standard was designed for two positions, one full-time and one part-time staff. However, worked alone on this and other job obligations for eight months before assistant hired.

AWARDS

“Medical Group Employee of the Month” at Ramstein Air Base-Family Advocacy Program for accomplishing the training of unit leaders, and educating troops.

• “Friend of Turie T. Small Elementary School” for clinical services provided for the students and families.

• “Quality Caregiver” designation by Halifax Behavioral Services.

SOCIAL WORK HISTORY

2010-2011 Family Advocacy Outreach Manager Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany

2008-2009 Program Therapist American Therapeutic Corporation Orlando, FL

2007-2008 Social Worker Camp Foster Marine Base

Okinawa, Japan

2003-2007 Mental Health Therapist

Out/Inpatient, Community Halifax Behavioral Services

Daytona Beach, FL

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Master of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Daytona Beach, FL

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Connecticut

AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut Chapter

National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter

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