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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , LCSW-CSUMMARYCandidate's Name has over 25 years experience as a Bi-Lingual English/Spanish Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia (License #:CSW003742; currently active status)She currently holds Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified, Maryland (License #13195, currently inactive status 10/31/2018)Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, D.C. (LC50078098, expired 7-31-2011; currently inactive status)She has provided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community SupportShe has extensive experience with assessing children and adults, providing care plans and implementing them as well as adjusting treatments plans as neededCertified Social Work SupervisorEDUCATIONHoward University, Washington, D.C 5/2005Ph.D. Social WorkFlorida International Univ., North Miami, Florida 5/1995MSW Social WorkWesleyan College, Macon, Georgia 5/1990B.A. Psychology/SociologyPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETraime Behavioral Healthcare, LLC 01/31/2023 thru November 30, 2023Clinical Manager/Team LeadConducts in home and hospital visits to assess consumersProvide required supporting documentation to the state for approval for client servicesConduct direct observation and provide clinical supervision to staff weeklyRespond to 1013 Crisis calls, and responsible for afterhours crisis situations with completion of documentationManage crisis trackingParticipate in team meetings with Chief Operating Officer four times a weekComplete 90 Day and annual performance evaluation on team membersFacilitate training for new hires in the fieldHelping Hearts Behavioral Health Services, LLCPsychotherapist 7/29/2021 thru 01/31/2023Provided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community SupportProvided appropriate specialty services such as Crisis/Emergency intervention, Intensive Day Treatment, Community-Based Intervention, RehabilitationAddiction Counseling to dually diagnosed children, youth, and involved families with mental illnessProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.Optimal HealthcarePsychotherapist 7/29/2021 thru 1/28/2022Provided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community SupportProvided appropriate specialty services such as Crisis/Emergency intervention, Intensive Day Treatment, Community-Based Intervention, RehabilitationAddiction Counseling to dually diagnosed children, youth, and involved families with mental illnessProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.Eleos Health/ReachLinkTelahealth Therapist 06/01/2021 thru 7/14/2021Provided individual, family, and marital sessions to male and female clients between the ages of 18 thru 85 years of age, African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people.Provided individual and family sessions to male and female clients between the ages of 18 thru 85 years of age, African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.Provided substance abuse counseling to clients who presented with substance abuse issues.Renaissance Counseling Services, LLCClinical Manager 02/10/2020 thru 12/2020Conducts in home and hospital visits to assess clientsProvide required supporting documentation to the state for approval for client servicesConduct direct observation and provide clinical supervision to staff weeklyRespond to 1013 Crisis calls, and responsible for afterhours crisis situations with completion of documentationManage crisis trackingParticipate in team meetings with Program Manager four times a weekComplete 90 Day and annual performance evaluation on team membersFacilitate training for new hires in the fieldAtlanta Public School SystemSchool Social Worker PRN 09/18/2019Provide Individual therapy sessions for students with behavioral health issues.Facilitate home visits for students with attendance problems and behavioral health issues in the classroom setting.Attend weekly treatment team meeting to discuss treatment plan for at-risk students.Complete monthly reports for department personnel.Delta-T 10-31-2016-7-31-2017School Social WorkerParticipated in Individualize Education Plans (IEP) formations for students with developmental and academic challenges.Provided Individual therapy sessions for students with behavioral health issues.Facilitated home visits for students with attendance problems and behavioral health issues in the classroom setting.Attended weekly treatment team meeting to discuss treatment plan for at-risk students.Completed monthly reports for department personnel.FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, LLCClinical Director 12/2016 thru 9-2017Provided clinical supervision to staffProvided guidance on the daily operation of outpatient mental health clinicCompleted intake assessmentsConducted interviewing processConducted training process to new staffConducted orientation to new staffMENTAL HEALTH FAMILY SERVICES, LLC; PRIVATE PRACTICE 3/17/2008-10-31-2016; 9-2017 thru presentPsychotherapistProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender peopleWorked collaboratively with psychiatrist (Dr. J. Patrick Ware and Dr. Ajayi as appropriate) to ensure that clients received an evaluation for psycho pharmaceutical medication when needed.Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.QUILT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES 7/2012-3/2013LCSW-SupervisorWas responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of the mental health teamReviewed progress note documentation to ensure medical necessity of the service intervention is supportedReviewed treatment plans to make the necessary changes and amendments to facilitate client progress.Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY 6/2010-12/2012Adjunct ProfessorFacilitated teaching and scholarly learning to graduate students who are pursuing a Masters in Social Work degreeMEGELLAN CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 9/2009-10/30/2009(EAP) CONSULTANT (Federal Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Program)Obtained temporary assignment to provide short-term, solution focused behavioral health care to federal employees and or the family members who are experiencing work life crisis.Used best practices behavioral health techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Intervention to assist clients in developing more effective coping skills to deal with their work life problem.Made referral for long term behavioral health care when appropriateProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY 8/2008-2010Adjunct ProfessorFacilitated teaching and scholarly learning to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing Human Services or Social Work degreesAFSC OUTREACH COUNSELING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES 9/2008-9/2009Consultant/Clinical DirectorProvided clinical leadership in the implementation of therapeutic services to children and their families with Axis I diagnosisPerformed administrative tasks such as facilitating risk management of charts to ensure that they meet the standards of DHR, APS, and other auditing bodiesWas responsible for daily operation and management of clinicAssisted with marketing the services of ASFCProvided supervision to masters and bachelors level clinicians, and facilitated weekly treatment team meetingsProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.GEORGIA REHABILITATIVE OUTREACH, INC 5/6/2008-9/3/2008Independent Clinical Consultant (Team Coordinator)Provided clinical and administrative supervision, coordination, consultation and facilitation of a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) TeamProvided direct supervision of 8-10 professional and paraprofessional staff that would provide intensive treatment and outreach services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and who may have other co-occurring medical and social challengesProvided psychotherapeutic services in the communities where persons liveProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.FULTON COUNTY DEPARTENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, & ADDICTION DISEASES (in conjunction with Liberty Health Care) 3/20/2007-3/7/2008Behavioral Health ClinicianProvided individual, family, and/or group behavioral health therapy and used crisis intervention principles and practicesEvaluated and documented clients level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goalsTested clients; evaluated needs for services; provided therapy; and participated in the development of program goals, objectives, policies and proceduresAssisted in administrative review (i.e., Medicaid Error Reports and Encounter Data Reports), and supervised masters level psychology and social work intern studentsProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT 8/14/2006-12/8/2006Licensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerProvided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community SupportProvided appropriate specialty services such as Crisis/Emergency intervention, Intensive Day Treatment, Community-Based Intervention, RehabilitationAddiction Counseling to dually diagnosed children, youth, and involved families with mental illnessProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 2/2000-8/10/2006Bilingual Social Worker II, Supportive Housing Clinical TeamProvided clinical, mental health counseling and supportive services to homeless families in transitional housing programsAssisted families in obtaining housing through the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), and was a liaison between families and mental health agenciesCompleted monthly reviews and quarterly reports on the customers status in the programMaintained customer case records, and assisted families in achieving economic self-sufficiency via job referrals, budgeting, advocacy, crisis intervention, and supportive contactsProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.LA CASA MULTICULTURAL TREATMENT/REHABILITATIVE CENTER (COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS)Bilingual Social Worker II 7/1998-2/2000Provided clinical services, which included individual, family, and group therapyServed as treatment coordinator in the performance of administrative reviewAssisted residents in obtaining food stamps, medical assistance, SSI, and other social services when appropriateFacilitated large group therapeutic sessions in which multicultural and family issues were the topics of discussionCo-facilitated substance abuse treatment groups and encounter groups with Certified Addiction CounselorsPerformed outreach servicesProvided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male clients between the ages of 18 thru 75 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK-PH.D. PROGRAM 8/1997-5/1999Graduate AssistantAssisted faculty in writing and developing grants for research projectsCompleted literature reviews to prepare research proposal for publications and presentationsAssisted faculty in preparing for class lectures, and developed annotated bibliographies for research presentationsTRUANCY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (METRO-DADE COURT ADMINISTRATION 1/1996-8/1997School Social Worker/Court Case ManagerActed as liaison between the Juvenile Justice Court System, school system and the students' familyAssisted juvenile justice case managers with assessing students' educational needsMade contact with Guidance Counselors in order to place student on weekly progress reportScreened students for Truancy Alternative Program servicesMade daily contacts with juvenile justice court system on students' academic and attendance progressDEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 10/1992-1/1996Delinquency Case Management CounselorProvided rehabilitative services via diversionary programs, supervision, or commitment to children and youth who were alleged to have committed delinquent acts or status offensesAttended court hearings to recommend sanctions that supported responsible behavior and public safetyParticipated in multidisciplinary staffing to assess the risks and needs of clients, and made home and school visits to provide individual and/or family counselingDEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES) 10/1991-10/1992Re-Entry CounselorResponsible for supervising delinquent youths who were released from residential commitment programsEnsured that these youths attended school or pursued suitable employmentResponsible for monitoring youths curfew, and accountable for making home visits in order to provide support and counseling services to youths and their familiesDEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE-DADE HALFWAY HOUSE 8/1990-10/1991Children, Youth and Families Group Treatment LeaderResponsible for coordinating and facilitating daily individual and group therapeutic counseling sessions for twenty-eight committed juvenile delinquents who were classified as emotionally handicapped, learning disabled and/or substance abusersResponsible for conducting intake screening and facilitating family counseling sessions on a weekly basis, and developed and implemented treatment plans and wrote behavioral summaries on a monthly basisResponsible for maintaining chronological needs assessments and maintained confidentiality in client record.Implemented community services, educational and vocational activitiesRESEARCH SKILLSUtilized SPSS statistical program softwareExperienced in working with large national database (Panel Study of Income Dynamics)Evaluated social policy and programPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSMember, National Association of Social WorkersMember, Mental Health Association (Maryland Chapter)PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCESDefining Normal Development of Inner City African American Teenagers on Issues of Race, Impending Womanhood and Life Experiences, Sharing Our Strengths: Building Our Successes, National Association of Black Social Workers, Candidate's Name , Atlanta, GA, April 6-10, 1999."Aids and the Drug User, Carolina's Conference (Spring, 1989). PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONSBejacmar-Didier, Maria. (Feb. 2006). "The Impact of Social Support Structures and Economic Supports on the Economic Well-Being of Low-Income African American Adult Mothers Who Began Childbearing as Adolescents," 66(8), p. 3091, ProQuest Company, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.PROFESSIONAL LICENSURELicensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia (License # CSW003742; currently active status)Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, D.C. (LC50078098, expired 7-31-2011; currently inactive status)Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified, Maryland (License #13195; currently inactive status)Certified School Social Worker, Georgia, Certificate Level 7, Certificate #: 765047, expire 6/30/2022CAFAS Certified on August 2008Certified Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consultant through Ceridian Behavioral Health Care ServicesCertified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional-Diplomat (CCDP-D/CAADC), expire 10/2023Certified Tele-mental Health Specialist, April 2015Certified Clinical SupervisorHONORSPhi Alpha Honor Society 1993-1995Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society for the Social Sciences 1989-1990Outstanding College Student in America Award 1989Awarded Most Active Member in Student Recreational Council 1989-1990Student Recreational Council Honor Roll Award, 1990Presidents List 1990Deans List 1988-1990 |