Abigail Harper
Hattiesburg
Summary
Personable and empathetic, with deep understanding of mental health principles and therapeutic techniques. Knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy and crisis intervention skills, combined with strong communication abilities. Committed to fostering positive change and supporting individuals in achieving mental wellness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Intern
Covington Place - Brightside
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs, identified resources, and referred them to appropriate services.
- Attended weekly team meetings with supervisors to discuss cases and review best practices.
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as coping mechanisms, anger management, life skills, and stress reduction.
- Educated clients about mental health issues such as depression or anxiety disorders so they could better manage these conditions.
- Collected data and entered it into the internal system database.
School Social Worker Intern
Pearl River Central Elementary School
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to discuss students' progress, IEPs, and BIPs
- Guide students to utilize healthier strategies to avoid participating in negative or nonproductive behavior.
- Co-facilitated multiple weekly/biweekly behavior groups
- Observed and assessed student performance in the classroom for IEP reports
Education
Master of Social Work -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi12.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, Mississippi05.2019
Skills
- Client intake documentation
- Develops professional documents
- Client advocacy in social services
- Community resources
- Detailed case documentation
- Teamwork and collaboratio
- Efficient under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Fostering empathetic connections
Timeline
Social Worker Intern
Covington Place - Brightside
09.2024 - Current
School Social Worker Intern
Pearl River Central Elementary School
12.2023 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Master of Social Work -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
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