David Williams, LCSW
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
-Energetic and innovative Clinical Social Worker promoting positive life choices through effective problem solving to meet goals.
-Effective use of clinical or community interventions to meet the client where they are.
-Sensitivity in understanding and recognizing culturally diverse populations.
-Excellent time management working to meet client and organizational goals and objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Southwestern Health Resources
Farmers Branch , TX
2019.09 - Current
- Managed cases that focused on Behavioral Health and community resource needs of insured members of the health plan.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings, Teams Meetings as needed.
- Working with special needs patients, as identified in the health plan.
- Chronic and challenging health and mental health patient support.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine healthcare and biopsychosocial needs.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines to meet patient goals and minimize readmissions to higher care.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client functioning.
Care Management Social Worker
Silverback Care Management
Fort Worth , Texas
2016.02 - 2019.08
- Merged with Southwestern Health Resources in 2019.
- Care Management Social Worker onboarded to develop and implement a Behavioral Health component for Silverback, of insured members.
- In-home visits, referrals to mental health outpatient services as requested, and resource education development.
- Provide managed care members support and referrals for Behavioral Health and Community Resources, as indicated, with the main focus on Behavioral Health.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jewish Family and Children’s, Suncoast
Sarasota , Florida
2013.03 - 2016.01
- Provided behavioral health services counseling with all age groups; facilitated group therapy sessions for seniors and disabled clients.
- Provided In-home counseling for those homebound.
- Trainer of Mental Health First Aid program to community; Training in Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR).
- Guided clients in development of skills using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Adjusted treatment plans with current interventions and progress updates.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
Social Work Supervisor, Team Leader
Texas Health Resources
Fort Worth , Texas
2005.09 - 2013.01
- Developed and trained Social Work staff; Coordinated Social Work Roundtable; Completed Social Work evaluations; Developed 60 page“Discharge Guide” for Best Practice approach and worked medical floors as needed.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new Social Work staff.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to help guide quality Care Management.
- Scheduled staff according to hospital floor need/acuity.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jewish Family and Children, Sarasota/Manatee County
Sarasota , Florida
2000.03 - 2005.08
- Provided Individual, Marital, Group and Multi-family group counseling.
- In-home counseling provided for those unable to get to main or secondary offices.
- Facilitated an Anger Management education series at the Sarasota County Jail.
- Certified Divorce Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court.
- Traumatic Incident Reduction training (TIR)
- Facilitator and trained in "Mental Health First Aid" providing community education on mental health.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIMaster of Arts - Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Behavioral therapy
- Mood disorders knowledge
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Community outreach navigation
- Psycho-social assessments
- Individual and Family therapy modality
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Mindfulness Meditation concepts
- Anger Management skills
- Motivational Interviewing skills
- Support Group Facilitation
References
References Mary Finley, Phd, MSN, RN (817)689-8691
Dr. Mark Hupert, MD Infectious Disease Specialist (817)584-4668
Beverly Mishkin,LCSW Co-worker at JFCS (941)724-1189
Jennifer Mayhan, MSN, RN (817)707-1242
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Southwestern Health Resources
2019.09 - Current
Care Management Social Worker
Silverback Care Management
2016.02 - 2019.08
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jewish Family and Children’s, Suncoast
2013.03 - 2016.01
Social Work Supervisor, Team Leader
Texas Health Resources
2005.09 - 2013.01
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jewish Family and Children, Sarasota/Manatee County
2000.03 - 2005.08
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Michigan
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