Chad Cooper
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
My objective is to attain meaningful employment to assist the community as well as to develop stronger skills as a Social Worker/Therapist depending on the job. Caring mental health professional offering background in social work. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Social Worker
Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2023 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families.
- Developed treatment plans for clients with mental health diagnosis.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers and other clinical staff in providing comprehensive services to clients.
- Conducted assessments of client's needs and developed appropriate interventions.
- Assisted clients in developing goals related to personal growth, self-sufficiency and stability.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using electronic health record system.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client care plans.
Mental Health Therapist
Betterhelp.com
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals with severe illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction to daily living
- Provided psychological assessments and therapeutic services to individuals with severe mental illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction
- Conducted Threat Assessments in conjunction with the local school with referred students
- Conducted assessment with individuals in conjunction with the Department of Defense with individuals at the Juvenile Detention System
- Maintained professional documentation along with confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA and company regulations.
Mental Health Therapist
PaulA Lain Counseling
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted individuals with mental illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction to daily living
- Provided psychological assessments and therapeutic services to individuals with severe mental illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction
- Conducted Threat Assessments in conjunction with the local school with referred students
- Conducted assessment with individuals in conjunction with the Department of Defense with individuals at the Juvenile Detention System
- Maintained professional documentation along with confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA and company regulations.
Mental Health Therapist
BetterHelp.Com
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted individuals with mental illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction to daily living
- Provided psychological assessments and therapeutic services to individuals with severe mental illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction
- Conducted Threat Assessments in conjunction with the local school with referred students
- Conducted assessment with individuals in conjunction with the Department of Defense with individuals at the Juvenile Detention System
- Maintained professional documentation along with confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA and company regulations.
Case Manager/Therapist
Southeastern Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted individuals with severe mental illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction to daily living
- Provided psychological assessments and therapeutic services to individuals with severe mental illness and other comorbid conditions such as addiction
- Conducted Threat Assessments in conjunction with the local school with referred students
- Conducted assessment with individuals in conjunction with the Department of Defense with individuals at the Juvenile Detention System
- Maintained professional documentation along with confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA and company regulations.
Graduate Intern for re-entry services
Lutheran Social Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted services as authorized by the supervisor such as assisting with running the work training program for individuals who have been recently released from incarceration and/or treatment
- Provided casework under supervision for individuals who have been recently released from incarceration and/or treatment as authorized by the supervisor to develop initial tentative conclusions as to appropriate services
- Practiced basic knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities and, under supervision as well as the ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals by utilizing supportive, problem-solving, or crisis intervention techniques by conducting a biopsychosocial interview with potential clients to the work training program to assess client needs as authorized by the supervisor to obtain pertinent information to be incorporated into the social case history as background for planning indicated services
- Collaborated with patients and families who experienced a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group, and family counseling skills
- Worked with more complex problems under close supervision
- With guidance from the social work supervisor, practiced the ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance as needed
- Adhered to the NASW code of ethics required in professional social work practice
- Assisted with Domestic Violence Moral Reconation Therapy class at the South Dakota State Penitentiary with supervision by the supervisor
- Utilized and understood prevention theory
- Provided clients with referrals to resources that can help them overcome barriers they have in their life as well as barriers they have to re-entry
- Practiced a relationship-driven model of Coaching/Counseling with clients
- Refined practice with Systems models and Social Learning Theory to develop a better understanding of the patterns of behavior
- Learned patterns of behavior associated with Criminal Thinking and how these behaviors affect the client population
- Understand the systems of oppression/inequality for the client population
- Provided psychosocial assessments to individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds within the scope of practice
- Demonstrated knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological), and the differential influences of the environment, society, and culture
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies
- Regularly communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
- Learned knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
- This included acute, chronic, and traumatic illness/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology
- Practiced basic skills in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking
- Shadowed Domestic Violence Moral Reconation Therapy (DV-MRT) as well as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
- Provided practical client support.
Graduate Intern for veterans outreach/Berakhah house
Volunteers of America-Dakotas
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Practiced casework with homeless Veterans on a one-on-one basis as authorized by the supervisor
- Provided psychosocial assessment to individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds
- Demonstrated knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological), and different influences of the environment, society, and culture
- Practiced basic knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities and, under supervision, the ability to implement treatment modalities in collaborating with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals by utilizing supportive, problem-solving, or crisis intervention techniques
- Researched and discovered Felon friendly housing for clients in Sioux Falls
- Shadowed one-on-one counseling with Homeless Veterans Coordination at the Sioux Falls, VA with the supervisor and the HUD-VASH Caseworker at the VA
- Assisted with interviews for clients into the Grants Per Diem Transitional Housing Program as authorized by the supervisor
- Took clients of the GPD program shopping for basic needs once they were moved into housing or as needed
- Shadowed intake interview for the GPD program
- Conducted intake interviews for new Veterans to the Veterans Outreach Center
- Maintained professionalism as dictated by the NASW code of ethics
- Practiced keeping professional barriers with clients while remaining compassionate and genuine
- Assessed clients using Systems Theory by considering the impacts of the choices, the environment, and other sources of oppression and/or inequality
- Collaborated with clients using Social Learning Theory to understand the patterns of behavior that clients may have had, that have led to their current condition
- Understand the systems of oppression/inequality for the client population
- Provided basic work training to clients once a month
- Maintained a donation closet
- Provided clients with referrals to resources that can help them overcome barriers they have in their lives
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies
- Regularly communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds
- Practiced basic skills in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking.
Paraprofessional
Fremont County School District 25
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided one-on-one assistance to a third-grade student with mental disabilities
- Assisted teachers with the facilitation of the class
- Monitored students on the playground during recess
- Monitored students doing school-sponsored outings
- Maintained professional boundaries and demeanor as dictated by the school district.
Work Study
University of Wyoming
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted counseling center with intakes of clients
- Assisted counseling center with the operation of daily activities
- Assisted psychology department with conducting a double-bling research experiment for a graduate student program.
Work Study
Central Wyoming College
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Monitored computer lab during hours of operation
- Assisted the profession with the digital classroom technology for students that are not in person in the class.
14T Enhanced Patriot Systems Operator/Maintainer
United Stated Army
07.2003 - 07.2008
- Operated and maintained patriot missile systems
- Provided leadership and counseling to soldiers for two years
- Maintained professional boundaries and roles as required by the U.S
- Army.
Education
MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK -
University of South Dakota
05.2018
B.A. in Psychology -
University of Wyoming
12.2012
A.A in psychology -
Cental Wyoming college
05.2010
Skills
- Talking with people and connecting with them with their emotions
- Documentation
- Maintaining ethical and professional standards
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Documentation review
- Case Management
- Psychological Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Teamwork
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Moral Reconation Therapy
- Social Learning Theory
- Psychosocial theories of behavior
- Cheerful outlook
- Willingness to learn
- Mental health diagnosis according to the latest DSM
- Behavioral Assessment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Individual Counseling
- Mental Health Assessment
- Coordinating Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychosocial Evaluations
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Strengths-Based Practices
- Client's Rights
- Updating Treatment Plans
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Client Advocacy
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Reliability
Timeline
Mental Health Social Worker
Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates
11.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Betterhelp.com
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
PaulA Lain Counseling
03.2023 - 06.2023
Mental Health Therapist
BetterHelp.Com
07.2022 - 03.2023
Case Manager/Therapist
Southeastern Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 06.2022
Graduate Intern for re-entry services
Lutheran Social Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Graduate Intern for veterans outreach/Berakhah house
Volunteers of America-Dakotas
08.2016 - 05.2017
Paraprofessional
Fremont County School District 25
12.2014 - 05.2015
Work Study
University of Wyoming
08.2010 - 12.2012
Work Study
Central Wyoming College
08.2008 - 05.2010
14T Enhanced Patriot Systems Operator/Maintainer
United Stated Army
07.2003 - 07.2008
MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK -
University of South Dakota
B.A. in Psychology -
University of Wyoming
A.A in psychology -
Cental Wyoming college
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