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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
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Detella Barron

Braxton ,MS

Summary

Social services professional with leadership experience supervising teams, coordinating care, and advocating for clients. Supports individualized service plans and ensures compliance with policy and regulatory standards. Improves office workflows through administrative process enhancements.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Service Team Lead

MS State Hospital
Whitfield , MS
03.2026 - Current

• Guided social work staff to enhance delivery of quality client services.

• Coordinate care planning with medical staff, case managers, and family members.

• Monitored individualized service plans and tracked client needs to ensure appropriate support.

• Coached and trained staff, providing performance feedback to foster professional development.

• Follow hospital policies, social services standards, and applicable regulations.

Unit Coordinator

Millcreek
Magee, MS
12.2009 - Current
  • Coordinated daily staffing schedules based on patient needs, ensuring optimal coverage at all times.
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and patients through compliance with safety standards and protocols.
  • Delivered customer service support by promptly addressing inquiries from staff, patients, and visitors about unit services.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution strategies among staff to foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Assisted management in developing goals and objectives that are aligned with organizational strategies.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, maintaining databases, preparing presentations.

Social Worker

Mississippi State Hospital
, MS
07.2024 - 03.2026
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including medical professionals, case managers, and family members, to enhance client care outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of clients.
  • Assessed client needs through interviews, surveys, focus groups, or other methods to develop appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Provided direct supervision, guidance, leadership, and support to staff members.
  • Partnered with local organizations to create volunteer opportunities that supported client engagement and empowerment.
  • Established and managed administrative procedures to align with objectives set by boards of directors and senior management.

Assistant Community Living Coordinator

Region 8 Mental Health Center
, MS
10.2013 - 07.2024
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to address specific client needs, enhancing overall client well-being.
  • Assessed client needs through various methods, informing the creation of targeted intervention strategies for improved outcomes.
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams including medical professionals, case managers and family members to ensure quality care for clients.
  • Supervised and guided staff, fostering a supportive environment that improved service delivery to clients.
  • Partnered with local organizations to develop volunteer opportunities for clients.
  • Established and oversaw administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors and senior management.

Supervisor

Mississippi State Hospital
12.2004 - 12.2009
  • Collaborated with upper management to develop strategies that enhanced operational efficiency in the department.
  • Supervised and coordinated staff activities to ensure adherence to policies and standards.
  • Motivated employees to reach highest professional potential.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided actionable feedback and coaching.
  • Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths.
  • Oversaw the training of new employees on job responsibilities and expectations.

Education

Ph.D. - Health Care Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2028

Master of Science (M.S.) - Social Work

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, US
05-2024

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Work

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS, US
12-2021

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Social Work

Holmes Community College
Holmes County
05-2018

Skills

  • Client assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Social services policies
  • Project Management
  • Training and development
  • Resource allocation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Software proficiency

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

  • Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution to clients experiencing emotional, psychological, and physical distress.
  • Delivered counseling and therapy services to individuals, families, and groups
  • Built a profile of each client to identify possible issues and track progress.

Timeline

Social Service Team Lead

MS State Hospital
03.2026 - Current

Social Worker

Mississippi State Hospital
07.2024 - 03.2026

Assistant Community Living Coordinator

Region 8 Mental Health Center
10.2013 - 07.2024

Unit Coordinator

Millcreek
12.2009 - Current

Supervisor

Mississippi State Hospital
12.2004 - 12.2009

Ph.D. - Health Care Administration

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science (M.S.) - Social Work

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Work

Jackson State University

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Social Work

Holmes Community College
Detella Barron