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Street Address Ridge PointeStockbridge, Georgia, Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEWORK EXPERIENCEFAMILY TIESSchool Based Therapist, Jan 2024-PresentProvide direct individual, family or group based behavioral or mental health therapy and psychoeducation.Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment and management when needed.Provide appropriate referrals for services to students, families and staff members.Provide data collection and assessment relating to the development of mental health treatment plans. Meet and regularly communicate with school staff and parents progress of students.Maintains confidentiality of records in accordance with HIPAA and other federal, state, and county guidelinesWorking one-on-one with school-age children, diagnosing mental health conditions and providing appropriate treatments.Working with families to meet childrens individual mental and emotional health needs.Providing consultation services to the school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the school.DEKALB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES, ATLANTA, GASocial Services Case Manager, PRN Contract, Mar 2023-August 2023Provide comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child/adult abuse or neglect.Makes immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients in need of protective services and/or placement.Initiates timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conducts assessments that identify and address safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans.Completes genograms to identify available family support network.Collaborates with community partners to create systems of support for children and families.Ensures that frequency and quality of visits with children and families are adequate to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being.Identifies the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children, parents, and foster parents and ensures identified needs were effectively addressed.Maintains child's connections to his or her neighborhood, community, faith, extended family, tribe, school, and friends.Documents case management activities within time frames established by policy. Celebrates positive outcomes with child(ren) and family.THE CHILDREN & TEENAGERS FOUNDATION, INC., DECATUR, GATherapist, ST/Assessor, Feb 2020- Jan 2023Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments and Individualized Treatment Plans (Treatment Plan updates) Monitor treatment plan and ensure that it is implementedAssess, evaluate, and make recommendations for quality service deliveryUtilizing Evidenced-Base TreatmentConduct individual and family therapy sessions to assist consumers and families with increasing stability, decreasing risk factors, and crisis preventionCompleting intake, reviewing referrals, discharge summaries, identifying additional services for families in the community, and other QA related tasks/documents in a timely manner for all consumers on caseload.Making recommendations and referrals for clients for necessary resources to assist in meeting needs.Maintaining detailed confidential records and thorough documentationCompleting administrative duties and supervising others in accordance with policy to meet requirements in the agency.PATHWAY TO HOPE CONSELING SERVICES, INC., VALDOSTA, GATherapist, ST/Assessor, Contractor, Sept 2019- May 2020Maintain an active caseloadEstablish rapport with all clients and their families to become engaged with client to achieve their goalsProvide individual and family therapy to clients in the community and their homeAssess and Implement person-centered individualized treatment plansComplete all required documentation in a timely mannerAttend all mandatory meetings and comply with all policies and procedureOnce approved by DHS, provide therapy services and assessments in the community to clients including: foster children, families, and emergency hotel staysCDI HEAD START, Lithonia, GAFamily Advocate, Dec 2018- Aug 2019Identify and recruit Head Start-eligible families and children, including children with disabilities and underserved populations.Maintain funded enrollment level in accordance with enrollment requirements.Respect the diverse values and cultures of the families served.Recognize and identify each familys risk and protective factors.Make home visits and contact the family as needed or required by agency plans and procedures.Recognize and promote familys readiness and willingness to participate in the program.Exhibit flexibility in daily operations and in providing needed services to families.Actively participate in two-way communication among co-workers to ensure all staff is informed of pertinent information as it pertains to the center and classroom activities.TURNING POINT HOSPITAL, Moultrie, GAMSW Intern, Aug 2017 May 2018Planned, organized, and lead structured CBT groups for patientsLead and created specialized treatment groups that focus on patients developing coping skills to improve personal management of mental illnesses, improve effectiveness of medical treatment, and increase chances of success in long-term treatment.Guided patients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problemsAttend treatment team meetings with all professionals providing care for patients to discuss case conceptualization, goals, counseling outcomes, and apparent trendsAware of social factors affecting the psychological well-being of individuals services/programs for psychological/sociological improvement of individuals, and in conducting evaluative interviews.WYNFIELD PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, Albany, GASocial Worker, Dec 2015 May 2018Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.Complete Social Services portion of MDS in a timely mannerMonitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.Supervise and direct other workers providing services to patients.Collaborate with Hospice agencies to meet needs of patients in the facility.DOUGHERTY COUNTY CASA, Albany, GAMSW Intern, Aug 2016 May 2017Interview child, parents, foster parents and any other concerned parties or relatives.Review appropriate records and reports.Work with Attorney Guardian Ad Litem as counsel, representing the best interests of the child.Confer with counselors, teachers, social workers, etc. involved in the case.Submit thorough, independent written reports to the Court and Guardian Ad Litem prior to court hearings.Appear in Court as needed to answer questions or testify on findings or recommendations.Maintain records of all findings and document all contacts.Visit institutions, foster homes or group homes where child is placed or may be placed.Monitor court orders to ensure services to the child are being furnished in a timely manner and placement is appropriate.Maintain contact with the program director/coordinator and submit all documentation.Remain involved in the case until the Courts jurisdiction is terminatedAFFINIS HOSPICE, Albany, GABSW Intern, Aug 2015 Dec 2015Assist patient/family and staff in utilizing community resources.Assess patient/family financial and insurance status and assist with appropriate resources as indicated.Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meeting to establish, review and revise the plan of care for each patient, including exchange of information, review of problems, and sharing of professional support.Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.Identify and address comfort care needs in collaboration with other members of the Homecare team.Support, instruct and educate the patient, family, and caregiver.Coordinate all patient and family services, and maintain the dignity of the dying patient.Support the patients and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life.Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patients care.Provide care consistent with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization standards of practice for hospice programs.VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE, Albany, GABSW Intern, Jan 2015 Mar 2015Networked with local community resources for victims facing violence.Advocated for victims rights.Prepared warrants to be issued on defendants.Provide victims with a protection order and resources to relive them from the situation.CYRIL ROSS NURSERY, Tuna PunaVolunteer, Jun 2014 Jul 2014Experienced practical issues regarding social welfare in a global context.Strong involvement and communication with children that lived with life threatening diseases.Communicated with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.EDUCATIONStockbridge High School, Stockbridge, GAHigh School Diploma, May 2011Albany State University, Albany, GABachelors of Social Work, Dec 2015Albany State University, Albany, GAMasters of Social Work, May 2018AWARDS AND HONORSCertified Georgia EducatorNational Association of Social WorkersPhi Alpha Honor Society- Vice PresidentGlobal Ambassador- Trinidad and Tobago and JamaicaStudent Social Work AssociationGeorgia Mandated ReporterRecognizing Elderly Abuse CertifiedUnderstanding Legal Issues and Senior Citizens CertifiedUnderstanding Law Enforcements Response to Senior Citizens CertifiedPreventing Scams Against Senior Citizens CertifiedADDITIONAL SKILLSCommand English language.Excellent interpersonal skills.Empathetic.Strong communication skills.Proficient collaboration.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Comfortable working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and culturesAdministrative support and assistanceREFERENCESSharell Dodson MSW PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLECierra Davis NCC, LPC Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLECandiace Parks Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE/pre> |
