Cynthia Hudson
Bloomfield,Connecticut
Summary
Advanced Clinical Social Worker skilled in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans, ensuring optimal client outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Clinical Social Worker
Capitol Region Mental Health Center
Hartford, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for mental health recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention and support, effectively managing high-stress situations with clients.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
Clinical Social Worker
Capitol Region Mental Health Center
Hartford, CT
08.2006 - 04.2022
- Provided individual and group therapy to diverse client populations, fostering mental health recovery.
- Developed treatment plans collaboratively with clients, integrating evidence-based practices for improved outcomes.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions, ensuring immediate support and safety for at-risk individuals.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and tailor therapeutic approaches effectively.
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12-2001
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide risk assessment
- Case management
- Psychoeducation
- Treatment Planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Facilitating groups
- Clinical assessments
- HIPAA regulations
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group counseling
- Family therapy
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Social Worker
Capitol Region Mental Health Center
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Capitol Region Mental Health Center
08.2006 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Connecticut State University