Aretha Brown
Oak Creek,WI
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Social Worker with a proven track record at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, skilled in psychosocial evaluation and motivational interviewing. Successfully enhanced veterans' mental health through tailored interventions and crisis management, while fostering strong community partnerships to ensure comprehensive support. Committed to continual improvement and compassionate care.
Mental health professional with strong background in social work, prepared to impact client well-being through targeted support strategies. Known for collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing client needs. Proficient in client assessment, crisis intervention, and developing personalized care plans.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention services, successfully deescalating situations and connecting veterans with necessary supports.
- Manage caseloads efficiently, prioritizing urgent matters while maintaining a high standard of care across all cases.
- Improve veterans mental health by implementing tailored therapeutic interventions and case management strategies.
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and collaborate with the interdisciplinary residential treatment team, demonstrating a range of treatment and skills needed for the veterans including geriatric care related to physical limitations, psychological needs and age associated illnesses and/or chronic conditions.
- Contribute to the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veterans and as necessary with family members/caregivers, advocating for veterans.
Medical Social Worker
Froedtert Health
06.2019 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
Public Health Social Worker
City Of Milwaukee
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Outreach - Enhanced Care Coordinator
Children’s Community Health Plan - Care4Kids
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Child Welfare Case Manager
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
09.2005 - 08.2013
- Improved family outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized service plans.
- Increased family reunification rates through diligent monitoring of progress and adjusting interventions as needed.
- Advocated for children''s best interest in court proceedings, resulting in favorable outcomes for their wellbeing.
- Prevented child maltreatment recurrences by effectively identifying risk factors and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies in collaboration with clients and service providers.
- Enhanced child safety by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address concerns and implement interventions.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while ensuring comprehensive documentation practices were consistently followed throughout case management activities.
- Built trust with diverse populations through compassionate engagement techniques, utilizing cultural competence principles to ensure culturally responsive services were provided to all families.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
George Williams College of Aurora
Williams Bay, WI06-2017
Skills
- Self-care techniques
- Relapse prevention
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Motivational interviewing
Timeline
Mental Health Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Froedtert Health
06.2019 - Current
Public Health Social Worker
City Of Milwaukee
01.2018 - 06.2019
Outreach - Enhanced Care Coordinator
Children’s Community Health Plan - Care4Kids
08.2013 - 12.2017
Child Welfare Case Manager
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
09.2005 - 08.2013
Master of Social Work - Social Work
George Williams College of Aurora
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