Camela Greening
Saint Louis,MI
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with experience in addressing the mental health needs of diverse populations. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans. Known for maintaining composure in challenging situations and employing a calm, solution-focused approach to crisis intervention. Skilled at building strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting and supportive environment that encourages open communication and personal growth. Committed to promoting mental well-being and enhancing the quality of life for individuals through empathetic care and evidence-based practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Berrien Springs Public Schools- LINK Learning
10.2020 - Current
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Keep updated and detailed documentation of student interactions
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
Student Behavioral Interventionist
St. Louis Public Schools
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided support to students with emotional impairments and Autism Spectrum Disorder, facilitating their social, emotional, and academic development..
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
School Social Worker
Holly Area Schools
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Social Worker for the Day Treatment Program for 7th - 12th grade
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Developed and taught a Life Skills class
Social Worker/ Interim Special Ed Coordinatoor
National Heritage Academies
02.2004 - 06.2008
- Served K-8th grade as in house SSW
- Administered assessments, developed academic and behavior goals based on specific disabilities and created IEP's to reflect this
- Supported students, teachers, and families during crisis situations.
- Developed, reviewed and implemented IEP's involving students behavior and academic development
- Oversaw Special Ed students and implementation of IEP/504
Therapist/Juvenile Justice Liaison/Jail Diversion
Gratiot County Community Mental Health
10.2002 - 02.2004
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Provided crisis intervention and support to youth and their families, helping to navigate the juvenile justice system
- Focused on reducing recidivism through individualized planning and community engagement
- Assessing mental health needs upon jail entry for adults
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Social Work And Child Development
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIMasters of Social Work - Clinical Social Work And School Social Work
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivating Students
- Self Care and Stress Management
- Assessment and diagnostic skills
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Therapeutic techniques (eg CBT, Motivational Interviewing)
- Problem Solving Skills
- Suicide assessment
Timeline
School Social Worker
Berrien Springs Public Schools- LINK Learning
10.2020 - Current
Student Behavioral Interventionist
St. Louis Public Schools
09.2017 - 10.2020
School Social Worker
Holly Area Schools
06.2008 - 08.2009
Social Worker/ Interim Special Ed Coordinatoor
National Heritage Academies
02.2004 - 06.2008
Therapist/Juvenile Justice Liaison/Jail Diversion
Gratiot County Community Mental Health
10.2002 - 02.2004
Masters of Social Work - Clinical Social Work And School Social Work
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Social Work And Child Development
Central Michigan University
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