Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Atira Frazier

Franklin County, Ohio
Columbus,OH
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Social services professional with extensive background in client support and advocacy. Known for effectively managing client cases and ensuring access to essential resources. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving impactful outcomes.

Work History

Caseworker

5 Months
Franklin County, Ohio | 03.2026 - Current

Managed eligibility determinations for Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF assistance programs, ensuring accurate and timely processing of benefits for community members while handling high-volume calls through CASEbank, providing exceptional customer service, resolving complex inquiries, executing detailed data entry, and maintaining meticulous case and journal notes using various office computer applications.

Assessed client needs and developed tailored service plans to enhance individual outcomes.

Coordinated with community resources to provide comprehensive support for clients in crisis situations.

Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor client progress and adjust service plans as necessary.

Clinician

10 Months
Hope 4 2Morrow Counseling & Treatment Center | 03.2025 - 01.2026
  • Administered various therapeutic interventions, including individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy sessions
  • Monitored patient progress throughout treatment, adjusting interventions to enhance therapeutic outcomes
  • Utilized evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines to inform decision-making in the provision of care
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of all patient interactions, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
  • Assisted clients in developing coping skills and strategies to manage symptoms related to mental health disorders
  • Participated in case conferences and team meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights, and collaborate on treatment approaches
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups on stress management, communication skills, and relapse prevention, promoting client growth and resilience
  • Demonstrated empathy and active listening to establish rapport with clients, fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

7 Months
Complete Healthcare | 08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered individual and group counseling sessions to students, focusing on personal and academic challenges to promote overall well-being
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' substance use history, mental health status, and social support systems to inform treatment planning
  • Assisted clients in developing relapse prevention strategies by identifying triggers, building healthy coping mechanisms, and fostering a strong support network
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for clients to share experiences and enhance peer learning
  • Monitored clients' progress throughout treatment, evaluating their response to interventions.
  • Guided clients in developing relapse prevention strategies by identifying triggers, enhancing coping mechanisms, and reinforcing their support networks
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students, addressing a wide range of personal and academic issues

Chemical Dependency Counselor

1 Year 5 Months
MARYHAVEN INC | 03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Provided individual counseling sessions to clients struggling with substance abuse, enabling development of coping strategies and achievable recovery goals
  • Provided individual counseling sessions to clients struggling with substance abuse, helping them develop coping strategies and set achievable goals for recovery
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques in individual and group settings
  • Monitored clients' progress throughout the course of treatment, regularly evaluating their response to interventions and adjusting therapeutic approaches as needed
  • Monitored clients' progress throughout treatment, regularly evaluating their response to interventions.
  • Educated clients on physiological effects of substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, and long-term consequences, enhancing their understanding of addiction
  • Educated clients on the physiological effects of substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, and long-term consequences to enhance their understanding of addiction
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all client interactions including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries using electronic health record systems

Patient Care Assistant

7 Months
MARYHAVEN INC | 08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living needs, including meals, basic hygiene, laundry, and housekeeping.
  • Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a nurturing environment.

Custodian 2

6 Months
Goodwill Industries | 03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitization of assigned building to create safe environment for occupants.
  • Checked accuracy of new employees
  • Performed daily cleaning and sanitization of facilities to ensure a safe environment.
  • Operated cleaning equipment efficiently, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
  • Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for operations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | 05-2027

Bachelor's degree - Social Work

Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 06-2028

Skills

EHR systems
Professional ethics
Clinical documentation
Mental health support
Motivational interviewing
Case management
Case information confidentiality
Highly effective communication
Crisis intervention
Medicaid health insurance
Individual therapy
Relationship building
Treatment planning
Computer skills
Microsoft Word
Computer literacy
Telehealth experience
Discharge planning
Care plans
Addiction counseling
Behavioral health care
Personal care assistance
Administrative experience
Teamwork
Behavioral health
Client Transportation
Achieving HIPAA compliance
Organizational skills
Benefit Coordination
Microsoft Excel
Mental health facility experience
Client rapport building
Mentoring
Inpatient/Outpatient
Group therapy
Safety plans
Productivity software
Crisis intervention
Social services
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Microsoft Outlook
Harm reduction
Behavioral therapy
Conflict management
Microsoft Powerpoint
Clinical counseling
Communication skills
Technical skills
Cognitive behavioral therapy

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
  • CDCA II

March 2024 to March 2026-Renewable Licensure

  • QBHS Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification- Expires 5/2027

Timeline

Caseworker

Franklin County, Ohio
03.2026 - CurrentRead More

Clinician

Hope 4 2Morrow Counseling & Treatment Center
03.2025 - 01.2026Read More

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Complete Healthcare
08.2024 - 03.2025Read More

Chemical Dependency Counselor

MARYHAVEN INC
03.2023 - 08.2024Read More

Patient Care Assistant

MARYHAVEN INC
08.2022 - 03.2023Read More

Custodian 2

Goodwill Industries
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More

Columbus State Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Human Services
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Liberty University

Bachelor's degree from Social Work
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Atira Frazier