Darneshia Coleman
Orlando,FL
Summary
Personable and proactive Trauma Therapist focused on building positive rapport with diverse range of clients. Critical thinker thrives under pressure. Specialist in working with children and their families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando , FL
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Actively advocated for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients
Psychotherapist
Pasadena Villa
Orlando, FL
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating evidence-based interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
- Provided psychotherapy services including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family systems therapy.
- Assessed client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations and provide support for clients in need.
- Trained newly hired psychologists on clinic standards and procedures.
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
Trauma Therapist
Stress & Trauma Treatment Center
Carbondale, IL
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with various conditions.
- Delivered seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers.
- Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 35 sessions per week.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Family Service Counselor
Centerstone
Carbondale, IL
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Maintain necessary communications and reporting with referral sources and other involved parties as approved by client
- Maintain effective working relationships with the clinical team
- Maintain timely/accurate clinical records in accordance with organization policies
- Maintain effective relationships with Community referral sources
- Participate in the development and implementation of quality clinical practices
- Provide excellent customer service to individuals seeking our services.
Counselor
Project 12-Ways
Carbondale, IL
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Provide parenting services to families and children that are involved with DCFS
- Develop structured daily routines designed to reduce problem behavior and increase positive interactions between family members
- Teach budgeting and financial management
- Teach problem solving and negotiation skills
- Teach assertiveness skills
- Establish a health, hazardous free, and clean home
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
05.2020
Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship - School of Medicine
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences: Family Services, Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
05.2018
Skills
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Treatment Planning
- Trauma Informed Care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Individual/Group services
- Children & Families
- Practiced in Family Assessments
- Client Goal Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Tracking Client Progress
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Social Worker
Advent Health Orlando
07.2024 - Current
Psychotherapist
Pasadena Villa
07.2023 - 06.2024
Trauma Therapist
Stress & Trauma Treatment Center
02.2022 - 05.2023
Family Service Counselor
Centerstone
03.2020 - 02.2022
Counselor
Project 12-Ways
08.2018 - 05.2020
Masters of Social Work -
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship - School of Medicine
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences: Family Services, Psychology
Eastern Illinois University