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Anika Charles

Stoughton,MA

Summary

Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW)

Transformations Care Network
06.2021 - Current
  • Conducting culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for incoming patients.
  • Providing individual and family therapy to patients based on identified needs.
  • Completing documentation and individualized treatment plans within specified time frames.
  • Developing crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, discharge plans, and wellness plans to support the maintenance of stable functioning.
  • Maintaining high ethical standards including all company, state/federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Maintaining professional competence and skills through trainings and continuing education.
  • Participating in case consultation and agency meetings.
  • Providing clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Working collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Mental Health Therapist Intern

Transformations Care Network
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care to patients.
  • Observed and monitored patient behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by supervisor and clinic director.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.

Student Intern

Department Of Children And Family Services
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Completed day-to-day tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner.
  • Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks.
  • Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
  • Interacted with clients by phone or in-person to provide case information.

Behavioral Youth Counselor

Youth Villages
10.2015 - 08.2019
  • Provided services for adolescent girls with complex behavioral, psychological and learning challenges.
  • Complied with all applicable ethical obligations, all company policies, federal, state, local laws and regulations.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Conducted daily documentation such as contact notes, milieu notes and precautionary notes.

Education

Masters in Social Work -

Bridgewater State University

Bachelor of Arts and Science, Sociology BA -

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Efficient
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Building Rapport
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 12/23/21

Languages

Fluent in Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW)

Transformations Care Network
06.2021 - Current

Mental Health Therapist Intern

Transformations Care Network
09.2020 - 05.2021

Student Intern

Department Of Children And Family Services
09.2019 - 05.2020

Behavioral Youth Counselor

Youth Villages
10.2015 - 08.2019

Masters in Social Work -

Bridgewater State University

Bachelor of Arts and Science, Sociology BA -

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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