ALEXIS PUTNAM
Ilion,NY
Summary
Innovative Social Worker with experience working with clients to resolve mental health issues and promote positive living choices. Knowledge of Cognitive behavioral therapy and Play therapy. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations. Offers creativity and flexibility on delivery of services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bassett Healthcare Network
Herkimer, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals
- Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow up documentation for patients
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills
- Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family therapy
- Referred patients to community resources for additional mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions
- Obtained or maintained proper licensure or certification to meet state requirements
- Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- Evaluated patients to determine need for transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data
Daycare Substitute
Rich's Little Tykes
Ilion, NY
12.2012 - 09.2019
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
Mental Health Advisor
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Utica, NY
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals
- Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care
- Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services
- Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them
Intern
Saint Luke's Hospital
Utica, NY
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Crisis evaluation and de-escalation for patients in acute crisis
- Mental health evaluation to determine need for acute psychiatric admission or safety to return home
- Safety planning with patients deemed appropriate to return home
- Referrals to outpatient and inpatient treatment facilities
- Networking and outreach to community services for referral and collateral contact
- Supportive counseling to patients in ED and admitted to the hospital
- Documentation adhering to OMH, HIPPA, and Department Of health regulations
Intern
Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
Mohawk, NY
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Referred clients to social services agencies
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems
- Participated in IEP, RTI, and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy, and submitted referrals per requirements
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments
- Evaluated, assessed, and diagnosed learning and social issues
- Supported students, teachers, and families during crisis situations
- Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents
Manager
Justice
New Hartford, NY
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
- Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions
- Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised
Intern
Upstate Autism Clinic
Syracuse, NY
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Data collection in real time therapy sessions to observe feeding and behavioral therapy sessions
- Modeled social, peer facilitation and peer training to achieve academic, social, emotional and behavioral goals
- Utilized frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling and interval observations for appropriate behavior intervention
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers
Education
Masters of Social Work -
The College of Saint Rose
Albany05.2019
Bachelors - Psychology
Syracuse University
Syracuse12.2016
Associates - Psychology
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica05.2015
Skills
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Community Referrals
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Assessment
- Play Therapy
- Safety Planning
- DSM-V
- ICD-10 Diagnoses
- Client Advocacy
- Treatment Plans
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bassett Healthcare Network
09.2019 - Current
Intern
Saint Luke's Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019
Intern
Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
10.2017 - 05.2018
Mental Health Advisor
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
06.2017 - 08.2019
Intern
Upstate Autism Clinic
01.2016 - 05.2016
Manager
Justice
07.2014 - 06.2017
Daycare Substitute
Rich's Little Tykes
12.2012 - 09.2019
Masters of Social Work -
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelors - Psychology
Syracuse University
Associates - Psychology
Mohawk Valley Community College
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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