Anita Bookout
Wichita,KS
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 20 years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Wichita, KS
12.2016 - Current
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
- Performed assessments of clients' risk factors prior to discharge from residential facilities.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Assisted uninsured and under-insured patients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources.
Lead Clinical Therapist
Diamond Healthcare
Harper, KS
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other healthcare providers within the community.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address areas such as anger management, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Offered individual counseling to individuals and family members to help work through depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
Lisenced Master Social Worker
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Wichita, KS
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
- Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow up documentation for admitted and transferred clients.
LMSW Supervisor
Youthville
Wichita, KS
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Reviewed assessments of risk factors related to safety of children in out-of-home placement settings.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary teams whose purpose was focused on improving service delivery systems within the organization.
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
- Provided guidance and support to staff in the development of case plans for children in out-of-home care.
- Performed administrative duties such as writing reports or preparing presentations for upper management.
- Participated in court proceedings related to termination of parental rights or other legal matters concerning children's best interests.
- Monitored caseworker performance, including providing feedback on practice issues.
- Conducted home visits to assess the family dynamics and living environment of clients.
- Monitored client progress through regular communication with caregivers and providers.
Program Coordinator
Three Trees Inc
Wichita, KS
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Monitored participant behavior during activities to ensure safety was maintained at all times.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
- Kept program on-track with well-coordinated activity schedules and parent communications.
- Developed and implemented youth program activities, including sports, recreational activities, and special events.
- Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer or training programs.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and requested donations and help with funding the non-profit organization.
- Recruited, interviewed, and trained volunteers.
- Collaborated with community partners to create opportunities for mentoring or internships for participants.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Social Work
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership
Friends University
Wichita, KS08-2002
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS05-2000
Skills
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Patient-Centered Care
- Psycho-Social Assessments
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- I enjoy traveling abroad I recently returned from a wonderfu vacation in Austrailia and New Zealand. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
12.2016 - Current
Lead Clinical Therapist
Diamond Healthcare
05.2015 - 12.2016
Lisenced Master Social Worker
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
07.2013 - 05.2015
LMSW Supervisor
Youthville
08.2005 - 06.2013
Program Coordinator
Three Trees Inc
01.2004 - 08.2005
Master of Science - Master of Social Work
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership
Friends University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Butler County Community College