Deborah Johnson
Nice,California
Summary
Driven and compassionate Social Worker with 24-year background applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lake County Tribal Health Consortium
08.2019 - Current
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-V criteria and documented using ICD-10 coding guidelines.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
- Developed and implemented new programs to address emerging community needs.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Functioned as the Behavior Health MAT Team Coordinator for 1 1/2 years.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lucerne Clinic
03.2011 - 06.2019
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Member of the interdisciplinary MAT Team.
Adjunct Instructor
Yuba College
08.2005 - 06.2015
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep Human Services courses interesting and engaging.
SUD Counselor
New Beginnings
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Team Leader I
Lake County Behavioral Health
05.1999 - 12.2007
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Provided individual and group therapy to SMI population.
- Conducted crisis assessments in the community.
- Created Dual Diagnosis Group.
Education
Master's in Social Work - Social Work
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento06.1999
Bachelors Degree in Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA06.1998
Skills
- Coordinating Care
- Strengths-Based Practices
- Dual Diagnosis
- Psychotherapy
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lake County Tribal Health Consortium
08.2019 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lucerne Clinic
03.2011 - 06.2019
SUD Counselor
New Beginnings
08.2009 - 03.2011
Adjunct Instructor
Yuba College
08.2005 - 06.2015
Team Leader I
Lake County Behavioral Health
05.1999 - 12.2007
Master's in Social Work - Social Work
California State University Sacramento
Bachelors Degree in Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Pacific Union College
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