Evelyn Thomas
Social Worker
Manhasset,NY
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic recent graduate with a master's degree in social work with over 3 years of experiences working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders and dual diagnosis. Eager to begin my career as a behavioral health social worker with your company.
Seeking to use active listening, empathy, and communication skills to help individuals with information, skills, resources, and supports to manage life's challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Counselor
Phoenix House
Hauppauge, NY
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed caseload of 15 clients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Developed person-centered treatment plan.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in inpatient setting.
- Completed discharge and transition plans.
- Coordinated referrals for outpatient and housing services.
- Communicated treatment progress with legal referents.
- Facilitated 3 psychoeducational seminars weekly.
- Collaborated with treatment team to develop interventions for clients in crisis.
- Developed case conferences monthly for each client.
Social Work Intern
Victory Recovery Partners
Massapequa, NY
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided biopsychosocial assessments for each patient.
- Completed assessment summaries for each patient.
- Collaborated with management to develop treatment recommendations for patients.
- Co-facilitated a dual diagnosis group.
- Co-facilitated a Women's trauma group.
- Completed Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral(LOCADTR) for each patient.
- Documented patient admission into treatment and updated the caseload tracker.
- Communicated with clinician about their new patient.
- Scheduled patient's first individual session with primary counselor.
Social Work Intern
Suffolk County Reentry Task Force
Yaphank, NY
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted newly released clients with identifying needs and obtaining appropriate services.
- Assisted with scheduling outpatient appointments.
- Assisted with obtaining transitional housing,employment, and cognitive behavior interventions.
- Completed detailed weekly progress reports.
- Collaborated with parole officers about parole conditions and other needed services.
- Assisted with the revision of the Suffolk County Annual Report.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY 01.2007 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY 08.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Biopsychosocial assessment
Empathetic
Team-oriented
Treatment planning
Discharge planning
Group facilitation
Active listening
Case management
Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Victory Recovery Partners
05.2021 - 12.2021
Social Work Intern
Suffolk County Reentry Task Force
05.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
08.2018 - 12.2021
Counselor
Phoenix House
03.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
SUNY College At Old Westbury
01.2007 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
08.2003 - 12.2006