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Anthony Nelson
Columbia
Summary
Ph.D. in Human Services with an academic concentration in Disaster, Crisis and Interventions. Specialty areas include: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dedicated and engaged professional, volunteer, and community member with broad experience helping diverse clients improve their quality of life. Understanding of notes structures, computer-based clinical documentation, administration, interpretation of counseling assessments, diagnosis and assessment using the DSM-5, basic and advanced counseling skills, counseling theories and multicultural competencies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker/Program Manager
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
- Current
- Supervised 3 clinical clinicians
- Interim program manager for the Youth in Transition Program (YIT)
- Oversee delivery of resources and direct team in providing immediate and ongoing services within the program
- Implement strategies and develop processes for new staff orientation
- Provided guidance to team members in performing a broad range of administrative and clinical functions
- Supervise and implement intensive case management, interagency coordination and treatment for incarcerated juveniles with cognitive impairments
- Provide supervision, comprehensive assessment, planning and implementation regarding client services
- Prepare written diagnostic assessments identifying needs, strategies and service objectives
- Lead interdisciplinary, treatment team and planning meetings
- Prepare monthly statistics in accordance with regulatory compliance guidelines
- Develop and implement on-going individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Prepare probation and parole board reports and present recommendations based upon the juvenile’s progress and performance
- Develop, coordinate, and monitor treatment plans and provide crisis intervention services.
Social Worker IV
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Supervise and implement intensive case management, interagency coordination, and treatment for incarcerated juveniles with cognitive impairments
- Provide supervision, comprehensive assessment, planning and implementation regarding client services
- Prepare written diagnostic assessments identifying needs, strategies, and service objectives
- Prepare monthly statistics in accordance with regulatory compliance guidelines
- Develop and implement on-going individual, group and family therapy sessions
- Prepare probation and parole board reports and present recommendations based upon the juvenile’s progress and performance
- Develop, coordinate, and monitor treatment plans
- Participate in ongoing training and continued education programs.
Independent Contractor Practitioner
Brighter Pathways LLC
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Completes psychosocial intakes, evaluations, and assessments; facilitates and develops treatment plans; and facilitates individual, group and couple psychotherapy
- Provides case management by referring out to other providers; consults and collaborates with other community stakeholders for resources to assist individuals on caseload by improving and obtaining relief from symptoms
- Formulates mental health diagnoses based on DSM-5 ICD-10 coding
- Designs treatment plans by utilizing analysis, reviews, data, and patient input to determine type and frequency of treatment
- Implements evidence-based therapies that will bring about positive outcomes, reviewing progress continuously
- Participates in the interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to determine the most effective treatment modality for the individuals on the caseload
- Performs crisis interventions and risk assessments
- Complete mental health counseling intake, including an assessment of risk for self-harm, education and family history and psychosocial stressors, and assess family stressors and document identified behaviors or symptoms
- Mental health counseling goal setting and treatment planning: Develop and periodically update an individualized mental health counseling treatment plan that reflects a course of therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, including identification of achievable goals and measurable outcomes
- Administer assessments to clients that are in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety planning as appropriate
- Connect clients and their family with other community services, resources, and opportunities to maximize the client’s independence, health, and well-being
- Actively participate in staff meetings designed to promote team building and staff development
- Staff meetings are also used to keep the team informed of the client’s well-being to determine other services are needed to assist the client
- Complete documentation of all clinical interactions with clients.
Classification Case Manager III
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Implemented and coordinated the agency’s juvenile classification system
- Managed a daily caseload of approximately 160 incarcerated juveniles through Family and General Sessions courts
- Provided collaboration with a full team of service providers
- Utilized an automated Juvenile Justice Management System to assess risk management and placement options
- Prepared and submitted monthly statistical reports.
Clinical Coordinator
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
03.1999 - 11.2004
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive clinical programs and initiatives.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Streamlined processes for increased efficiency in patient care delivery, reducing deficiencies within facility management system and improving overall satisfaction.
- Optimized resource allocation by regularly monitoring clinic operations and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
Transition Counselor
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Assist consumers that have disabilities to obtain, prepare for, and maintain competitive employment
- Determine eligibility for services
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss the most effective community services to link the consumer with to insure that they accomplish their educational and occupational goals
- Assisted with planning the annual Disability Mentoring Day
- Develop healthy work relationship with community partners
- Facilitated group therapy, individual and family therapy for the consumers assigned to the caseload.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services - Disaster, Crisis and Interventions
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2020
Master of Human Social Services -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2019
Master of Social Work -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.1998
Bachelor of Social Work -
Benedict College
Columbia, SC05.1996
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Client Needs Assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Family Therapy
- Safety Planning
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Educational Support
volunteer experience
Harvest Hope Food Bank, Columbia, SC, 2013, 2014, Sorted and packaged food donations; communicated with the volunteer coordinator, volunteers, and warehouse staff to distribute food items to visitors in a timely manner.
honors and awards
- Social Worker of the Month, SCDJJ Columbia, SC (2013)
- Member, Chi Sigma Iota National Honors Society (2016-present)
- The National Society of Leadership and Success (2020-present)
Certification
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (2019-present)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (2023-present)
Affiliations
- Member, ACA, American Correctional Association (2016-present)
- Member, National Association of Social Workers (2012-present)
- Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (1996-present)
Software
Timeline
Independent Contractor Practitioner
Brighter Pathways LLC
01.2012 - 01.2015
Social Worker IV
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2006 - 01.2016
Classification Case Manager III
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2004 - 01.2006
Transition Counselor
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
01.2003 - 01.2004
Clinical Coordinator
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
03.1999 - 11.2004
Social Worker/Program Manager
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
- Current
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services - Disaster, Crisis and Interventions
Walden University
Master of Human Social Services -
Walden University
Master of Social Work -
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Social Work -
Benedict College
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (2019-present)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (2023-present)
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