BELINDA M. JOHNSON
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in education, mental health and positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS). A trauma informed clinician who is committed to helping students and families succeed.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
School Social Worker
Atlanta Public Schools
09.1998 - Current
- Provided support to students and families to ensure academic success and personal growth.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Conducted crisis intervention and emergency mental health assessments for students experiencing trauma.
- Provided crisis and grief counseling support to students, school personnel and families as needed.
- Provided professional development and training to faculty and staff, on issues affecting child development (trauma, suicide prevention, human sex trafficking, crisis prevention).
- Located and developed resources for students and families.
- Collaborated closely with various community agencies (Department of Family and Children's Services, Juvenile Court, mental health providers) to address students’ needs.
- Conducted outreach meetings on campus and in communities.
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
Coach (Temporary Assignment)
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Provided professional development and training to school based PBIS teams and staff.
- Provided technical assistance with implementing PBIS systems in schools.
- Collaborated with school teams to develop strategies for reducing student discipline referrals and improving school climate.
- Conducted school wide evaluations to monitor progress and identify school needs.
- Providing training to staff on data collection and data analysis. Analyzed data to identify issues and determine solutions.
- Facilitated training to district personnel as needed.
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
10.1996 - 09.1998
- Provided instruction to students with learning and emotional behavior disorders.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom .instruction.
Family Services Worker
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
01.1994 - 09.1996
- Collaborated with staff and families to support the social and emotional development of four-year-old students
- Conducted workshops on various topics involving child development
- Connected families to resources as needed.
Social Worker/Community Services Specialist Veterans
Affairs Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Conducted assessments for veterans seeking inpatient substance abuse treatment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to support patients through the development of new life skills.
- Provided discharge planning to obtain resources to assist with transitioning back into the community.
Mental Health Therapist/ Clinician
Henrico Mental Health Center
Richmond, VA
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Provided services to clients with substance dependence and psychiatric disorders.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Developed goal-oriented individual, psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients
- Conducted psychoeducational groups for family members of clients with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
- Conducted crisis assessments and facilitated emergency hospitalizations of clients in distress.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Education
MSW - Clinical Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.1987
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.1985
Skills
- Trauma Informed Response Training
- Sources of Strength (Suicide and Bully Prevention) Training
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Coaching
- Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Training
- Child Abuse Prevention Training Crisis Response Training
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Human Trafficking Training
Timeline
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
Coach (Temporary Assignment)
07.2007 - 07.2011
School Social Worker
Atlanta Public Schools
09.1998 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
10.1996 - 09.1998
Family Services Worker
Fulton County Schools
01.1994 - 09.1996
Social Worker/Community Services Specialist Veterans
Affairs Medical Center
01.1990 - 01.1994
Mental Health Therapist/ Clinician
Henrico Mental Health Center
01.1987 - 01.1990
MSW - Clinical Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Certification
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- S-5 Certification (School Social Work)
- Certified Trauma Informed Trainer
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