Elissa Tubergen
Hillsborough,NC
Summary
Passionate social worker with knowledge, experience and understanding of client systems of all sizes, from individuals, families, groups, organizations to community settings. Adept at building relationships with students, clients and patients from diverse backgrounds. Advocate for utilizing a strengths-based approach to assist patients with building coping mechanisms to address life challenges. Committed to providing services to strengthen home, school and medical partnerships. Collaborative and analytical with the ability to communicate information and idea concisely in written and verbal formats.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Therapist
Renaissance Wellness Services, LLC- Pittsboro, NC
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted intake assessments and utilized the DSM-V for diagnosing mental health disorders, in order to qualify clients for necessary services.
- Provided one-on-one therapy with adolescents needing help in dealing with emotional disorders and/or difficulties in familial, peer or school related relationships.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification utilizing evidence based practices.
- Collaborated with clients, parents, school personnel and medical care providers to create a holistic treatment plan with the aim of helping student shift unproductive behaviors and manage stressors more effectively.
- Coordinate program referrals for community-based resources.
- Connecting client to additional services when appropriate.
Clinical Social Worker Intern
UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted clinical biopsychosocial assessments, CAGE screenings, and utilized various patient specific screening tools.
- Implemented social, emotional, behavioral short-term and long-term goals in collaboration with the patients.
- Participated in CAP rounds and complex care meetings to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Connected patients with services & identified and sent out appropriate referrals.
- Reviewed medical records and worked with physicians, health care team members, and families in discharge planning.
School Social Work Intern
Cedar Ridge High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided counseling, education, life-skills training and case management services to a diverse student population.
- Guided students towards productive behaviors through modeled reasoning, problem analysis, and creative strategizing.
- Collaborated with support service team to implement interventions and to discuss student progress.
- Recognized and assisted students in areas of concern such as food and hygiene.
- Provided one-on-one individual counseling for High school age students.
- Mediated conflicts, encouraging and supporting parents and teachers to identify and resolve educational issues.
- Participated in staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Education
Certified RRCA Level 1 Run Coach
03.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Counseling
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN07.2018
Skills
- Experience working with patients/clients of all ages in medical and school settings
- Case Management
- Psychosocial and mental health assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Knowledge of service standards and regulatory standards
- DSM-V knowledge
- Relationship development
- Client advocacy
- Accuracy and efficiency in documentation
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy and evidenced based practices
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Activity Planning
- Problem resolution
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- CPR Certified
Timeline
School-Based Therapist
Renaissance Wellness Services, LLC- Pittsboro, NC
08.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Social Worker Intern
UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus
08.2019 - 03.2020
School Social Work Intern
Cedar Ridge High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Certified RRCA Level 1 Run Coach
Master of Science - Social Work
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Counseling
Crown College
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