Cecily Sawyer Harmon

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team
• Chaplain for the Episcopal Campus Ministry for ten years.
• Work collaboratively with the other denominations on campus
• Increased the number of students from 2 to 15, one of the students went on to be ordained a priest.

• Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
• Increased patient satisfaction through providing empathetic and compassionate counseling services.
• Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
• Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
• Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
• Assisted clients in developing and achieving realistic goals, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
• Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.

.Confidentially, assisted the administrators, faculty and staff with personal issues with individual counseling on site.

.provided mediation for groups that had communication difficulties.

.provided lunch time seminars

.Coordinated and facilitated AA groups

.graduate advisor for intern MSW students and for individuals working towards their LCSW

,Developed high preforming clinicians, providing respectful mentorship,and opportunities for professional growth.

• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

• Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
• Mangaged a state wide program which consisted of teachers form the three counties education department, medical clinic, day care and counseling services, a staff of 50 plus.
• Supervised students working on their MSW
• Lobbied state legislators for money to enable DAPI to operate.
• Applied and was able to have DAPI a member of United Way
• Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.

• Facilitated smoother transitions between foster homes, ensuring proper documentation and communication among stakeholders.
• Advocated for children''s best interests in court proceedings, presenting case findings and recommendations to judges and legal representatives.
• Enhanced family relationships by conducting regular home visits and providing support for parents and caregivers.