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Washington D.C. Metropolitan EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEA masters level licensed social worker with specialization in working with diverse communities and education administration. Experience includes direct mental health counseling, school social work with at-risk students, administrative practices, coordinating services, community outreach and mentoring at risk youth.EducationUniversity of Houston Graduate College of Social Work Master of Social Work, May 2013LMSW, MD 20587LGSW, Washington D.C. LG50082843Prince Georges County Child and Family Services Division Current Mental Health Therapist Met with clients both individually and in group therapy sessions. Provided counseling using cognitive behavioral therapy. Completed individualized assessments and diagnoses. Assisted clients with recognizing behavior patterns and working on cognitive shifts. Collaborated with psychiatrists. Utilized cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach. Maintained patient confidentiality. Assessed and evaluated clients informed by DSM-V diagnostic criteria. Conducted individualized therapy sessions with clients, Recovery Centers of America January 2018- June 2019 Primary Therapist Screening Conduct interviews and assessments for applicants. Intake Conduct initial assessment and complete required documentation at admission. Orientation Describe the OP program and treatment to new clients. Assessment Gather data from the client and other sources; analyze and interpret the data to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and needs. Treatment Planning Collaborate with the client to develop treatment plans, identifying and prioritizing problems, goals, and treatment methods. Counseling Provide individual, family, and group counseling. Education Provide clients and their families with information about substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, treatment, recovery, and resources. Referral Identify client needs that cant be met at Wellspring and assist client to use community resources and support systems. Consultation Relate with professionals on client treatment and services to assure comprehensive care.High Roads Alternative School September 2017- Jan. 2018 School Social Worker Provides resources and services for elementary to high school youth and demonstrates advanced understanding of behavioral principles and intervention strategies for students with emotional disorders and learning deficiencies Conducts weekly individual and group counseling sessions per advised by the state mandated laws for Maryland and Washington D.C. Completes and facilitates goals and objective for, Individual Educational Plans and Analyzed Educational Plans. Facilitate re-entry meetings, re-evaluation and manifestation meetings. Manage and administer an average continuing caseload with 30 students per semester year school year.Vance Mental Health Jan 2016-Sept. 2017M Provides treatment to individuals, families requiring complex professional intervention using a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques. Evaluates the suitability of clients for therapeutic intervention in accordance with established standards of clinical practice. Establish realistic goals and timeframes for therapy clients. Apply a variety of appropriate psychotherapeutic and counseling techniques to improve behavioral functioning of clients. Designs behavioral or therapeutic interventions for the more difficult to manage clients. Establish linkage and coordination of services with community agencies, both public and private. Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with community service providers. Thoroughly informs clients and families of advocacy services and support groups. Consistently educate client on community based services in order to facilitate and promote services in a natural setting. Assist client/family in the completion of applications for health and welfare programs for which they may qualify. Monitor the application process to ensure client receives benefits as warranted. Meet with client and family to develop a community support plan in order to maintain level of functioning when services are terminated.Professional Experience Jan. 2015-Jan. 2016St. Marys County Social ServicesSocial Worker ll Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and complex risk assessments. Obtain relevant data from legal, investigatory, medical, command, social service agencies, schools, resource programs, determination of abuse or neglect. Provide crisis intervention services and appropriate triage to assist in the protection and safety of victims and families. Maintain active community engagement, relationship building, coalition building, and systems work skills. Act part of an inter-agency collaboration and resource development team. D.C. Choices Solutions 8/2014-1/2015Wraparound Care Coordinator Responsible for completing a comprehensive strengths-based assessment. Work in full partnership with team members to develop a plan of care. Identify providers of services or family-based resources. Facilitate monthly child and family team meetings. Conduct regular home visits. Monitor all services authorized for client care. Authorize all care to maintain fiscal accountability. Mayors Anti-Gang Office, Houston TX 8-2011/2013Social Work Intern Implemented a traditional one on one mentoring program for the Greater East End of Houston, TX. Provided youth with opportunities for pro-social role modeling, thereby reaching youth before being recruited by gangs. Recruited qualified individuals to be matched with mentees. Utilized qualitative evaluation tools to track progress of the mentoring programming. Implemented field trips and social events for mentees, mentors and parents/guardians. Utilized a data base tracking system to provide statistical reports. Collaborated with multiple schools and recreational centers maintaining supportive connections with staff.Baylor College of Medicine Community Programs 8/2011-2013 Social Work Intern Facilitated experiential leadership education groups with youth ranging from middle school to high school. Conducted one on one mentoring sessions with middle school aged youth experiencing academic and disciplinary concerns. Participated in various trainings such as grant writing, trauma, immigration, and empirically based research. Diligently fundraised for Girls on the Run program for at risk middle aged youth. United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Washington DC Program Assistant Recorded and reconciled budgetary transactions using established spreadsheets. Gathered, reviewed, and consolidated narrative information and statistical data to formulate present quota requests. Coordinated calendars for the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Director of Enforcement, Director of OCR Community Outreach, Confidential Assistants and Political Appointees. Served as the direct contact person for Senior staff administrative duties. Provided front desk assistance for Assistant Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Washington D.C. Outreach and Admissions Office for Job Corps 2006-2008 Outreach and Admissions Counselor Conducted interviews for potential job corps students. Used a database system to track 15 caseloads per week pertaining to admittance, retention, disciplinary actions, successes, and graduations. Administered PowerPoint presentations that included in depth knowledge about the Job Corps program. Conducted information sessions at various schools, recreation centers, churches and social events geared toward youth. Incorporated marketing strategies to increase recruitment for the Job Corps program. Worked at various career and school fairs soliciting information about Job Corps. Completed ACATs (Admission Counselors Assessment Tool) that detailed information about individual applicant.Montgomery College, Germantown MD 2002-2004Reading Instructor Facilitated an enhanced reading course for a diverse class of college freshman. Developed lesson plans geared toward the requirements for students to excel in English 101. Created quizzes and tests based on vocabulary, using context clues, and reading comprehension.Rutgers University Upward Bound Summer Program(College Preparatory Program for Disadvantaged Youth) Residential Counselor-Summer Program Tutored students in English, Freshman Composition, and Basic Computer Skills. Planned field trips to museums, plays, and cultural events in New York. Monitored students over a 24 hour time frame while residing on the Livingston Campus of Rutgers University. Coordinated a career day where students were able to meet professionals representing a broad range of fields inclusive of television producers to public relation specialists. |
