Annie Barnes
Winchester,Virginia
Summary
Licensed Social Worker and Master's of Social Work candidate with extensive experience in school counseling, child welfare, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community-based mental health services. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, family engagement, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about empowering children, families, and individuals through strengths-based, trauma-informed care while fostering meaningful relationships and positive outcomes within diverse communities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Specialist
Connected Communities Inc
Winchester, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Provided community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and families using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans while monitoring client progress toward therapeutic goals through ongoing assessment and intervention.
- Facilitated individual skill-building sessions focused on emotional regulation, communication, coping skills, problem-solving, independent living, and healthy relationships.
- Conducted court-ordered supervised visitation while promoting safe parent-child interactions, documenting observations, and maintaining compliance with agency and court requirements.
- Collaborated with caregivers, schools, therapists, social workers, probation officers, and community agencies to coordinate services and support positive client outcomes.
- Assisted clients and families in accessing community resources, navigating service systems, and reducing barriers to treatment and stability.
- Responded to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques, safety planning, and appropriate clinical judgment while maintaining client-centered care.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, monthly summaries, and case communication in accordance with agency standards.
- Completed a 250-hour graduate field internship and was subsequently offered employment based on professional performance and commitment to client care.
Student Support Coach
Frederick County Public Schools
Winchester Va
07.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive school counseling services to approximately 600 elementary students through individual counseling, small-group interventions, classroom guidance lessons, and school-wide social-emotional learning initiatives.
- Deliver crisis intervention and risk assessments while collaborating with administrators, families, and community agencies to ensure student safety and well-being.
- Partner with teachers, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, and outside providers to identify barriers to student success and develop individualized intervention strategies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams, including MTSS and Student Support Teams, to address students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
- Consult with parents and caregivers to provide resources, behavioral strategies, and community referrals that support student success both at school and at home.
- Develop and facilitate evidence-based small groups focused on emotional regulation, self-esteem, coping skills, grief, friendship, conflict resolution, and social skills.
- Plan and implement school-wide prevention and awareness initiatives that promote positive school climate, student engagement, and mental wellness.
- Maintain confidential student records and documentation while adhering to ethical, legal, and school division standards.
- Advocate for equitable access to academic, behavioral, and mental health supports while fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Recovery Systems
Winchester, VA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed a caseload of 100+ patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders.
- Provided individual counseling utilizing evidence-based, client-centered, and strengths-based approaches to support recovery and long-term treatment goals.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, progress evaluations, and ongoing documentation while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinated care with medical providers, case managers, insurance companies, probation officers, and community agencies to promote continuity of care.
- Educated clients on relapse prevention, coping skills, recovery resources, and healthy lifestyle strategies.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation within electronic health records while adhering to confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Monitored treatment compliance and assisted clients in identifying barriers to recovery while connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- Fostered therapeutic relationships that encouraged client engagement, accountability, and progress throughout the recovery process.
Child Welfare Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
Mercer County WV; Berkely County WV
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Conducted child abuse and neglect investigations, assessing child safety and family functioning through home visits, interviews, and collateral contacts.
- Managed ongoing child welfare cases by developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized case plans focused on child safety, permanency, and family stability.
- Completed comprehensive risk and safety assessments while making recommendations regarding protective interventions and service needs.
- Coordinated services with schools, law enforcement, medical providers, mental health professionals, courts, and community agencies to support children and families.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and legally compliant case documentation, court reports, and electronic case records.
- Facilitated family meetings, supervised visitation, and multidisciplinary team collaboration to promote successful case outcomes.
- Connected families with community resources, treatment providers, housing assistance, parenting education, and other supportive services.
- Monitored compliance with court orders, safety plans, and service recommendations while advocating for the best interests of children.
- Responded to crisis situations requiring immediate assessment, intervention, and safety planning.
- Balanced a high-volume caseload while meeting strict state and federal documentation and case management requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Concord University
Athens WV06-2021
Master of Social Work -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2027
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Treatment Planning
- Individual Counseling
- Child & Family Services
- Behavioral Health Support
- Client Advocacy
- Risk & Safety Assessment
- Community Resource Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis De-escalation
- Group Facilitation
- Family Engagement
- Professional Communication
Certification
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker- State Of Virginia (0910000168)
CSAC Supervisee- State of Virginia (0709025411)
Timeline
Mental Health Support Specialist
Connected Communities Inc
10.2025 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Recovery Systems
10.2023 - 07.2024
Student Support Coach
Frederick County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Child Welfare Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
05.2021 - 09.2023
Master of Social Work -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Concord University