Caroline Patey
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dedicated social worker skilled in providing client and family-focused care in a variety of settings to best support client's emotional, physical, and environmental wellbeing. Well-versed in working with LGBTQIA+ and intersectional communities with experience assessing and advocating for individual and family needs. Effective and empathetic communicator with experience collaborating on treatment, ongoing care, and discharge planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Mindful Living Therapy
Towson, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Provides individual and family therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients, utilizing trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and identity affirming interventions and frameworks.
- Collaborates with current and previous physicians, mental health clinicians and schools to provide clients with affirming and accessible care.
- Supports clients in identifying and accessing external resources including support groups, legal advocates, and family-based information.
Hospital Social Work Intern
Temple Episcopal Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated admission biopsychosocial assessments and discharges for individuals in crisis with comorbid mental health and substance use diagnoses.
- Developed collaborative treatment plans and goals for individuals on acute behavioral health unit to support patient treatment advocacy.
- Communicated with multidisciplinary team daily to ensure safe, ethical, and supportive discharge plans for patients.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Instructed six Introduction to Public Health class sessions weekly.
- Developed engaging classroom techniques and coursework for 75 undergraduate students to support classroom engagement and communication.
- Collaborated with course facilitator and teaching assistants on course material and student engagement weekly.
School Social Work Intern
Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided case management services for 7-10 students and families that utilized early intervention services through the school.
- Oversaw and provided training for new social work interns to support capacity and competence in school practices.
- Collaborated with family navigators and referral agencies for early intervention services and home support for students.
- Facilitated Telehealth group and individual sessions with parents of students experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms.
Unit Coordinator
YMCA Camp Thunderbird
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Oversaw the support of 18 campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, counselors, and the head counselor in the unit.
- Aided counselors with supporting social and emotional needs of campers to promote inclusion within least restrictive environments.
- Developed programs and resources for counselor and camper use to decrease anxiety and triggers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Math And Science Center At Clover Hill
Midlothian, VABachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Development
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VAMaster of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Focus – College of Public Health
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Epic training and experience
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Trauma-informed care for LGBTQIA adults
- Client advocacy
- Discharge planning
- Gender identity and transition support
Certification
Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) in the State of Maryland – License #34048
Volunteer Experience
SAVES (Sexual Assault and Gender-Based Violence Education by Students) - Outreach Coordinator (2019-2022)
- Developed and provided presentations on intimate partner violence, intersectionality, consent, healthy relationships and boundary-setting, and gender-based violence to organizations and groups.
- Served as a point of contact between SAVES Peer Educators and organizations requesting presentations.
- Aided in coordination and planning of campus events including Take Back the Night, The Clothesline Project, and The Red Flag Campaign.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Mindful Living Therapy
07.2024 - Current
Hospital Social Work Intern
Temple Episcopal Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Temple University
08.2022 - 05.2024
School Social Work Intern
Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Unit Coordinator
YMCA Camp Thunderbird
05.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Math And Science Center At Clover Hill
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Development
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Focus – College of Public Health
Temple University
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