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Doneshia Burns

Summary

Accomplished Perinatal Social Worker with a proven track record at Delta Health Center, adept in crisis intervention and cultural sensitivity. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and client advocacy, significantly enhancing patient support systems. Skilled in assessments and counseling techniques, consistently achieving positive outcomes in complex cases. Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perinatal Social Worker

Delta Health Center
06.2024 - Current
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, and other professionals.
  • Assist in obtaining resources from social, health, and welfare agencies to meet needs of patients.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations from different ethnic backgrounds.
  • Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss progress of clients' cases.
  • Actively participate in professional development activities such as continuing education seminars or workshops.
  • Monitor client progress through review of records, observation, and interviews.
  • Research community resources to provide referrals for appropriate services.
  • Provide direct case management services to individuals and families in need of assistance.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients and families for services, basic needs, and other related issues.
  • Provide education about mental health treatment options.
  • Support clients in navigating complex social service systems.

Mental Health Therapist

Inspirations
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Educated patient and families on the impact of mental illness while providing support and resources to help them manage symptoms at home.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients outpatient settings.
  • Designed treatment plans utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and person centered behavior therapy.
  • Maintained accurate documentation according to HIPAA regulations within electronic medical records systems.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to identify areas of strength and promote client autonomy in decision making.
  • Provided case management services including referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
  • Provided individual and group therapy to clients with a wide range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, addiction, and eating disorders.
  • Integrated mindfulness interventions into therapeutic sessions to foster self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.

Emergency Assistance Coordinator

St. Gabriel Mercy Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Monitored inventory levels of food pantry supplies and equipment to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
  • Provided temporary housing assistance to individuals with emergency needs.
  • Provided bill assistance to clients in emergency need situations.
  • Processed invoices and prepared purchase orders as needed. Made referrals when services were not available to partnering agencies.
  • Conducted home visits to individuals seeking rapid-rehousing services.
  • Prepared documents such as assessments, letters, and other correspondence materials.
  • Managed office operations, including scheduling, filing and records management.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures regarding safety regulations.
  • Handled incoming calls from customers in a professional manner while providing accurate information about the organization's services.

Education

Doctor of Education - Community Care And Counseling: Traumatology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2024

Master of Social Work -

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
08-2020

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05-2019

Skills

  • Patient Evaluation for Major Depression
  • Case Documentation
  • Recovery Discharge Planning
  • Client Goal Planning
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Developing Relationships Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Client advocacy
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Crisis intervention
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Case Management
  • Resource coordination
  • Counseling techniques
  • Needs assessment
  • Crisis management
  • Problem solving
  • Mental health support
  • Advocacy skills

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Institute's (CPI) Certified
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Timeline

Perinatal Social Worker

Delta Health Center
06.2024 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Inspirations
08.2021 - 06.2024

Emergency Assistance Coordinator

St. Gabriel Mercy Center
08.2019 - 08.2021

Doctor of Education - Community Care And Counseling: Traumatology

Liberty University

Master of Social Work -

Tulane University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Delta State University

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