Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Coordinator
Hancock Public Health
07.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented new filing system for medical records to improve efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of review processes into overall project timelines.
Improved team collaboration through regular meetings, clear expectations, and constructive feedback sessions.
Completed next of kin interviews with families to locate systematic gaps.
Coordinate bi-monthly meetings with community stakeholders to review fatalities.
Therapist
Wildwood Counseling Services
02.2023 - Current
Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Blanchard Valley Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
Assessing a person’s immediate safety
Suggesting coping skills
Engaging in active listening
Maintaining ethical principles
Keeping diligent records
Complete psychosocial assessments
Social Work Intern
CareStar, Inc.
08.2020 - 05.2021
Displayed excellent communication skills
Displayed empathy
Engaging in active listening
Maintaining ethical principles
Keeping diligent records
Engaged in problem solving behavior
Education
Masters of Social Work - Mental Health And Substance Use
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2022
Bachelor of Science: Social Work -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Associate of Arts -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Skills
Time Management
Community Training
Client Support
Empathy building
Client Needs Assessment
Crisis Intervention Techniques
DSM-IV Knowledge
Case Documentation
Harm Reduction
Certification
LSW
Grief Recovery Method Advanced Specialist
Mental Health First Aid Training
Timeline
Therapist
Wildwood Counseling Services
02.2023 - Current
Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Coordinator
Hancock Public Health
07.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Blanchard Valley Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
Social Work Intern
CareStar, Inc.
08.2020 - 05.2021
Masters of Social Work - Mental Health And Substance Use
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Hancock Health/Hancock Regional HospitalRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at Hancock Health/Hancock Regional Hospital