Amber Hobdy
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with four years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in Inpatient and Outpatient Clinical organizations. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving Veteran, Geriatric, and Couples population.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
West Texas Counseling & Guidance
07.2022 - Current
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using coding guidelines.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such PTSD, MDD, GAD, and, Schizophrenia
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Licensed Master Social Worker
River Crest Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
Social Work Intern
Veterans Healthcare Administration
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Represented organization within local communities to provide advocacy services to clients and establish relationships with other organizations.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted social workers with medical records reviews to facilitate improved performance and quality assurance.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
Social Work Intern
River Crest Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Yeoman
United States Coast Gaurd
09.2009 - 08.2019
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military Univeristy
Charles Town11.2018
Skills
- Treatment Plans
- HIPAA Regulations
- Client Advocacy
- Psychotherapy Experience
- Clinical Services
- Facilitating Groups
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Psychosocial Evaluations
- Clinical Assessments
- Group Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and New Mexico
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
- Cognitive Process Therapy Training
- Recover-Oriented CognitiveTherapy (CT-R) Training
- Gottman Therapy Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Training
- Verbal De-Escalation and Hands on Training
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
West Texas Counseling & Guidance
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Master Social Worker
River Crest Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
Social Work Intern
Veterans Healthcare Administration
02.2021 - 08.2021
Social Work Intern
River Crest Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2020
Yeoman
United States Coast Gaurd
09.2009 - 08.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military Univeristy
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and New Mexico
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
- Cognitive Process Therapy Training
- Recover-Oriented CognitiveTherapy (CT-R) Training
- Gottman Therapy Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Training
- Verbal De-Escalation and Hands on Training
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