CORTNEY MYERS
Powell,TN
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker experienced in environments of addiction and crisis. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Omni Community Health
Knoxville, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Case Manager
Steps House, INC
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
Recovery Coach
Journey Pure
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided group and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Assessed and conducted intake on all clients entering program
University of Tennessee
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Gather data from designated zones
- Inform participants of purpose of study
- Run basic lab tests as samples are collected
Student Learner, Day Reporting Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Teach and supervise participants in recovery classes
- Learning counseling skills in groups and one on one from shadowing
- Teach life skills to the participant
Law Intern
Ed Kershaw Attorney at Law
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Attended negotiations, drafted and reviewed agreements, and participated in internal meetings with a variety of clients
- Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, and interacted with clients waiting
- Filed lawsuits in the appropriate manner and kept all information private
- Interacted with other lawyers to help come to an agreement that satisfied both clients
- Kept all areas clean, organized, and in line with company professional standards
Home Health Aide
Free Lance
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Enhanced wellbeing of individual clients with personalized support for social, mental, and physical needs
- Assisted clients with taking medication on time by arranging schedules and reminders
- Kept spaces clean and inviting with regular cleaning, trash removal, and laundry assistance
- Supported individuals with advanced conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
- Helped home-bound individuals maintain personal dignity by assisting with personal hygiene and care needs
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Psychology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville05.2022
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Case Management Tracking
- Client Empowerment
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Patient Intervention
- Case Notes
- Verbal and Written Communication
Additional Information
CPR Certified
Timeline
Therapist
Omni Community Health
10.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Steps House, INC
09.2022 - 10.2023
Recovery Coach
Journey Pure
04.2022 - 09.2022
University of Tennessee
11.2021 - 05.2022
Student Learner, Day Reporting Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Law Intern
Ed Kershaw Attorney at Law
05.2019 - 07.2019
Home Health Aide
Free Lance
06.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Psychology
University of Tennessee
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