Alicia Hulsey, LSW
Lakeville,IN
Summary
Hardworking and perceptive Licensed Social Worker, with a track record of success in building rapport and deepening relationships. Motivated and enthusiastic to both lead and grow collaboratively in a team effort.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Eric Foster Inc., Counseling Services
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support personally developed goals.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and tailored interventions.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic communication for improved mental health outcomes.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
Director of Social Services - Travel Contract
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Interviewed clients and families and prepared psychosocial assessment to assist with current situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with families and outside community agencies to link residents with diverse programs and resources.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, to create and implement individualized care of the patient.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Licensed Mastered Social Worker
Goldstein & Associates
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with clients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Recommended short-term residential treatment and group therapy for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Collaboration with psychiatrist and other medical providers to ensure continuity of care between mutual patients.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support personally developed goals.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to children, adolescents, and adults.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Interviewed clients and families to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Contract Therapist
Riverview Adult Day Center
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Delivered mental health services to geriatric population suffering from dementia and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
- Developed policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified director and nursing of unusual or digressing behaviors.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Escorted patients from therapy office to activities and dinning area to maintain standard of safety and security.
Family Therapist
SCAN
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Obtained great feedback with diverse populations served and maintained long-term therapeutic relationships with numerous individuals and families.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources, and other professionals, to meet client's needs.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between social service programs and families in order to resolve long standing issues.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans
School Therapist-Intern
Bowen Center
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Facilitated group therapy involving students with behavioral, substance abuse, and emotional needs.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Medical Social Work -Intern
Elkhart General Hospital
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Psychological assessments preformed in ER setting.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Utilization review of patients receiving medical services while in hospital care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary of doctors, nurses and psychologist to ensure best care of patient.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members
Substance Abuse Counselor-Intern
Life Treatment Centers
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with individuals seeking treatment.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05.2017
Bachelors of Arts degree - Sociology, Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI2001
Skills
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Clinical Interviewing
- Crisis Situations
- Confidential Records Management
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Leadership Development
- Residential Support
Accomplishments
-Licensed Social Worker
-Extensive training in trauma informed care
Certification
Timeline
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Eric Foster Inc., Counseling Services
11.2023 - Current
Director of Social Services - Travel Contract
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2024
Licensed Mastered Social Worker
Goldstein & Associates
09.2020 - 02.2023
Family Therapist
SCAN
08.2018 - 09.2020
Contract Therapist
Riverview Adult Day Center
10.2017 - 11.2022
School Therapist-Intern
Bowen Center
01.2017 - 09.2017
Medical Social Work -Intern
Elkhart General Hospital
08.2015 - 04.2016
Substance Abuse Counselor-Intern
Life Treatment Centers
01.2015 - 05.2015
Masters - Social Work
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelors of Arts degree - Sociology, Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
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