Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments with proper diagnosing in accordance with DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes
Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team at primary care office to meet dynamic patient needs
Employs methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and other modalities to assist patients.
Uses advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
Assists clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Clinical Social Worker: Mental Health Clinician
Supportive Solutions
09.2017 - 09.2022
Conducted individual and family therapy utilizing various treatment modalities (CBT, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)
Provided crisis intervention and psycho-education to patients and families
Completed comprehensive clinical assessments while diagnosing disorders in accordance with the DSM-V and ICD-10 codes
Collaborated with patients to create and adjust person centered treatment plans
Served as agency liaison among other service providers including: home health, primary care providers, inpatient hospitals, department of social services, etc.
Engaged in on-going clinical social work and therapy in the patient's home
Employed as a part time Clinician until March 2021; currently full time Clinician
Patient population primarily at-risk, elderly, and/or medically fragile
Clinical Social Worker (Medical)
PACE @ Home
01.2018 - 03.2021
Provided on-going clinical social work to elderly participants of PACE program
Conducted person centered therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to create care plans to fit patient needs and well-being
Provided quarterly psycho-social assessments to assess for emotional, cognitive, or social changes
Organized and lead caregiver support groups
Social Worker
Brian Center Viewmont
10.2016 - 01.2018
Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
Completed Psycho-Social Assessments of residents and created individualized treatment plans to fit needs
Coordinated Care Plan Meetings with families to collaborate appropriate care to meed medical, social, and emotional needs
Administered conflict resolution strategies to help patients and families resolve disputes or care concerns
Social Worker: Investigations/Foster Care Provider
Gaston County DSS
11.2013 - 08.2015
Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
Conducted investigations/family assessments from alleged reports of abuse and or neglect
Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
Partnered with parents to ensure child safety while providing case management to children and families
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Alamance County DSS
07.2010 - 10.2013
Assessed and investigated reports of abuse or neglect.
Conducted home visits, partnered with families and community resources to ensure child safety and family well-being
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2010
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
CaroMont Health
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Social Worker (Medical)
PACE @ Home
01.2018 - 03.2021
Clinical Social Worker: Mental Health Clinician
Supportive Solutions
09.2017 - 09.2022
Social Worker
Brian Center Viewmont
10.2016 - 01.2018
Social Worker: Investigations/Foster Care Provider