BROOKE ELLIOTT, LMSW
SAN ANGELO,TX
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker under the supervision of LCSW-S Jan Lentz. Therapist familiar with client intake and assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy, with prior experience in case management, community referrals and outreach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LMSW Therapist
West Texas Counseling And Guidance
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.
- Assessed individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Veteran Case Manager
West Texas Counseling & Guidance Veteran Services
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed treatment plans with caseloads of both long term and short term case management clients that consisted of active duty military, veterans, and family members to provide for various issues that affect mental health, including food and housing insecurity, lack of employment, and social support
- Operated under the state Texas Veterans and Family Alliance grant and maintained proper documentation and reporting requirements
- Advocated for clients on all three levels of social work practice within the community and through government organizations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Graduate Intern
Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided case management services free of charge to the indigent population of San Angelo by partnering with the on-staff Methodist Healthcare Ministries registered nurse
- Supervised the current Bachelor of Social Work Intern and provided education regarding the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and the Council on Social Work Education guidelines.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
Intake Specialist
West Texas Counseling And Guidance
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Communicated directly with individuals and families to provide information about eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and the services and programs offered by the agency
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to assist and direct clients during moments of crisis
- Navigated software programs to maintain and update client files and notes for the clients of over 30 clinicians
- Adapted to major restructuring of protocol and policy during a shift to remote work
Bachelor's Intern
West Texas Counseling & Guidance Veteran Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted outreach to local military focused agencies to build strong partnerships for supportive services
- Assisted a team of professionals including case managers and clinicians to provide a variety of social services to veterans and their family members
- Explored fundamentals of writing and obtaining local and state funding grants
- Conducted intake assessments and case management processes with clients referred from local community partners.
Building Supervisor
Angelo State University Special Events
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Relayed and utilized knowledge of a network of available services within university administration and the surrounding community
- Inspected grounds, equipment and overall building to uphold safe and aesthetically pleasing standards.
- Supervised facility crew and general maintenance schedules.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXBACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - undefined
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Confidential Records Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Electronic Charting
- Community Referrals
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Cultural Competency
- Behavioral Therapy
- Case Management
- Ethical Guidelines and Scope of Practice
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker, as granted by the State of Texas Board of Behavioral Health Executive Council
Timeline
LMSW Therapist
West Texas Counseling And Guidance
12.2021 - 07.2023
Graduate Intern
Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church
01.2021 - 08.2021
Veteran Case Manager
West Texas Counseling & Guidance Veteran Services
08.2020 - 11.2021
Intake Specialist
West Texas Counseling And Guidance
02.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor's Intern
West Texas Counseling & Guidance Veteran Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
Building Supervisor
Angelo State University Special Events
09.2017 - 05.2020
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
Angelo State University
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - undefined
Angelo State University
- Licensed Master Social Worker, as granted by the State of Texas Board of Behavioral Health Executive Council
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