Dana Foote
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated social worker well-versed at collaborating with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong clinical skills as well as background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical School Social Worker
School Board Palm Beach County
2003.03 - Current
- Support students, teachers, and families during crisis situations.
- Monitor students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Evaluate, assess, and diagnose learning and social issues.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and psychiatrists to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Conduct virtual therapy sessions as needed due to current pandemic.
- Cultivate positive, trusting relationships with students and families to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Conduct mental health trainings and presentations for colleagues.
- Update treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Deliver crisis-related support to students and staff.
- Manage student services focusing on mental health, wellness, resiliency and coping skills.
- Develop and facilitate goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to remove barriers to succeeding in the classroom.
- Facilitated workshops for teachers, staff members, and parents on topics such as conflict resolution, stress management, and self-care strategies.
Independent Contract Therapist
Cotler Psychological Services
2018.05 - 2022.04
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, build skills, and develop action plans, and connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Aided in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
- Handled numerous urgent cases in prompt, professional and satisfactory manner.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Observed and monitored clients behavior and responses to treatment.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relationship conflicts.
- Maintained model fidelity and participated in training in order to maintain licensure.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for clients.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and mindfulness to clients and families.
- Conducted therapy sessions with numerous clients weekly surrounding concerns such as mood disorders, PTSD, medical conditions and anxiety.
Contract Therapist
Compassionate Care Recovery Center
2017.06 - 2022.08
- Developed and ran groups to increase awareness of causes and effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
- Worked with clients that had dual diagnosis in order to provide treatment to address mental health as well as substance abuse issues.
- Communicated regularly with family members during treatment process and led family therapy sessions.
- Referred family members to outside support groups to help them cope during times of increased stress.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and group therapy sessions.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with multidisciplinary team members.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Assisted individuals with disabilities to obtain suitable employment.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy such as guided meditation, , mindfulness, and 12 step programs.
- Mentored new therapists entering the field, sharing insights from years of experience and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Telehealth Psychotherapist
Grow Therapy
2022.09 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
New York University
New York, NY05.1986
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
New York University
New York, NY12.1990
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI12.1997
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Clinical services
- Trauma-informed care
- Link Clients to Community Resources
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Alcohol and substance abuse Assessments
- Mental health assessments
- Motivational Interviewing
- Provide Clinical Supervision to Social Work Students
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Telehealth Psychotherapist
Grow Therapy
2022.09 - Current
Independent Contract Therapist
Cotler Psychological Services
2018.05 - 2022.04
Contract Therapist
Compassionate Care Recovery Center
2017.06 - 2022.08
Clinical School Social Worker
School Board Palm Beach County
2003.03 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
New York University
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
New York University
Master of Social Work -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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