Improved patient treatment outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing customized treatment plans.
Enhanced patient engagement through the implementation of group therapy sessions focused on coping strategies and emotional regulation.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
Maintained detailed documentation of clinical notes, tracking patient progress throughout the course of treatment.
Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
Improved clients'' coping skills through the implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
Strengthened relationships among family members by conducting group therapy sessions focusing on communication and conflict resolution.
Social Service Worker II
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
08.2020 - 03.2023
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Developed treatments and casework programs with an average of 30 cases per month.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plans.
Complete court reports and provides testimony during administrative and judicial hearings
Complete detailed assessments based on investigative/ongoing case management work
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist families/adults/children with meeting identified needs for well-being, safety, and permanency
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05.2020
Skills
Social Justice
Client Advocacy
Cultural Competency
Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
Psychological evaluation
Crisis Intervention
Biopsychosocial Assessments
Individual and Group Counseling
Treatment Planning
Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Children And Family Counseling Associates
04.2023 - Current
Social Service Worker II
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
08.2020 - 03.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Morehead State University
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