Caroline Bennett
Social Worker
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated social work with a client-centered approach that empowers clients to make informed decisions about their holistic care. Well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to wellness resources, treatment and assistance program. Strong background in crisis intervention care, with a trauma-informed approach. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Master of Social Work Intern
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2023 - Current
- Complete psychosocial and diagnostic assessments to determine admission status to substance use treatment program
- Create veteran treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff
- Provide individual therapy treatment to address whole health needs of veteran
- Facilitate, lead, and planning of group therapy sessions
- Risk assessment and crisis intervention, when necessary
- Coordination of care services with other disciplines or community care resources
- Documentation of all clinical interactions with veterans
Behavioral Support Specialist
The Wellhouse
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintain safety of culturally sensitive environment for child victims of human trafficking
- Communicate adjustments, problematic behaviors, or needs to treatment team
- Participate in treatment team meetings on behalf of child
- Utilize crisis intervention training tactics if a crisis unfolds
- Assist case manager with individualized service plans for each child
- Facilitate, lead, and planning of group therapy sessions
- Approach each child’s individual need via a trauma sensitive/informed approach
Case Manager
Collegiate Recovery And Intervention Services
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Act as a communication bridge between clients and therapists
- Schedule and coordinate drug testing for clients
- Conducting orientation and intake assessments for new clients in the center
- Participating in the conduction on campus drug court
- Updating program requirements between campus drug court and county/city court program
Academic Coach
Capstone Center For Student Success
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Providing students with the skills that allow them to critically think
- Teaching skill sessions that will impact their ability to excel in college
- Give students a holistic toolbox of knowledge that will help them succeed
- Consistently giving students the care that they need mentally, emotionally, and physically
Constant Observer
Shelby Baptist Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Providing hands on care with psychiatric patients
- Encouraging positive outlooks and optimism of situations
- Helping to ensure safety of themselves and others
- Assisting patient care technicians with patient updates, needs, or concerns
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Samford University
Birmingham, AL 08.2022 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Psychology And Addiction & Recovery
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 01.2018 - 04.2022
Additional Information
- De-escalation and Trauma Reduction certified: March 2024
- Participation in academic independent study - Focus: Neurobiology and treatment of trauma - Spring 2024
- Completion of Graduate Research Project - “How Law Enforcement Officers Address Vicarious Trauma” - Fall 2023
- Board member of Concerns of Police Survivors: Alabama Chapter (January 2020 - January 2022)
- Coordinating board member of Traumas of Law Enforcement Training - Fall 2020
- Women and Gender Resource Center Ambassador - Spring 2020 - Spring 2022
- Research Assistant: K.I.D. Lab - Summer 2021 - Spring 2022 (Publication information upon request)
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Samford University
08.2022 - 04.2024
Behavioral Support Specialist
The Wellhouse
07.2022 - 04.2023
Case Manager
Collegiate Recovery And Intervention Services
01.2021 - 05.2022
Academic Coach
Capstone Center For Student Success
01.2020 - 01.2021
Constant Observer
Shelby Baptist Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Psychology And Addiction & Recovery
The University of Alabama
01.2018 - 04.2022