Chandra Hulcher
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Senior Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience providing evidence-based trauma treatments to individuals and groups through in-person and telehealth modalities. Proficient in comprehensive EHR documentation and measurement-based care. Experienced in providing consultation and supervision. Recognized for clinical excellence, quality customer service, and consistently achieving top performance ratings. Dedicated to providing quality evidence-based treatments and improving clinical outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Social Worker
PTSD Clinic Department of Veterans Affairs Central Virginia VAMC Richmond, VA
09.2018 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate mental health history, trauma history, functional status, risk factors, and level of care needs. Provide diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
- Complete comprehensive suicide and homicide risk assessments. Provide crisis intervention to veterans experiencing acute psychological distress or suicidal ideations. Create safety plans with high risk veterans and coordinate follow up services with suicide prevention team.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with presenting symptoms, goals, estimated time-frame for treatment, and clinical interventions. Review and update treatment plans in collaboration with veterans and interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide Evidence-Based Treatments (EMDR, CPT, CBT-I, CBT-N) and other trauma-focused treatments to veterans through virtual or in-person modalities. Facilitate virtual and in-person trauma focused and skills-based therapy groups. Manage caseload of 75+ veterans.
- Maintain comprehensive, timely, and accurate clinical documentation in EHR system in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conduct peer chart reviews to evaluate documentation accuracy, risk management, and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with PCT team members to increase utilization of evidence- based treatments by 25%. Implement measurement- based care using standardized assessments (PCL-5, PHQ-9) to monitor client progress and optimize treatment outcomes within reasonable time limits.
- Provide consultation to staff and pre-licensed social workers on managing complex cases, care coordination, and evidence-based treatments.
- Supervise clinical MSW students and provided clinical training, guidance, and feedback. Submit documentation for course grade and credit to field liaison.
- Presented “EMDR for PTSD treatment” at VA Social Work conference to clinical staff and student for CEU’s.
- Manage and triage clinical consults to ensure appropriateness of referrals, timely access to care, and care coordination to other programs. Facilitate scheduling consults within PTSD clinic.
- Consistently receive “excellent” or “fully successful” ratings on annual employee performance evaluations.
Clinical Social Worker
Readjustment Counseling Services Vet Center Richmond, VA
06.2008 - 09.2018
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate mental health history, trauma history, functional status, risk factors, and level of care needs. Provide diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
- Conduct comprehensive suicide and safety risk assessments, develop safety plans in collaboration with veterans, and coordinate treatment with appropriate services.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with presenting symptoms, goals, estimated time-frame for treatment, and clinical interventions. Review and update treatment plans annually.
- Provide trauma-focused and skills-based treatments to individuals, groups, and families.
- Provide case management and referrals for medical care and community resources. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for care coordination and higher level needs.
- Participate in Vet Center outreach and networking events with community and military organizations.
- Implement offsite clinical access point to increase access to care to veterans in remote areas.
- Consistently received “excellent” or “fully successful ratings on performance evaluations.
- Served as Acting Team Leader to provide administrative and clinical coverage, led team huddles, and approved and processed employee timecards.
Clinician
YWCA Richmond, VA
05.2004 - 06.2008
- Provide individual and group counseling to survivors of domestic and sexual violence with focus on safety, stabilization, and trauma processing.
- Develop safety plans and refer to appropriate services for immediate treatment.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs.
- Provide crisis intervention and complete safety planning.
- Respond to crisis calls and assist in coordinating referrals for emergency services.
- Provide case management for outpatient clients and shelter residents.
- Assist in clinical program development within main office and shelter locations.
- Supervise VCU MSW student.
- Maintain on call status and respond to 24/7 calls to crisis hotline.
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments and treatment planning
- Evidence-based treatments EMDR, CPT, MI, CBT-I, CBT-N
- Suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
- Individual and Group trauma focused therapy
- Case management and care coordination
- Clinical supervision and consultation
- EHR documentation and HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Additional Information
Virginia Clinical Social Work License #0904007586
Timeline
Senior Social Worker
PTSD Clinic Department of Veterans Affairs Central Virginia VAMC Richmond, VA
09.2018 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Readjustment Counseling Services Vet Center Richmond, VA
06.2008 - 09.2018
Clinician
YWCA Richmond, VA
05.2004 - 06.2008
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University