Elizabeth A. Naff
Manheim,PA
Summary
Compassionate and enthusiastic Educator and clinically-sound Licensed Clinical Social Worker with classroom instruction, counseling and care management experience, seeking position to work with students while implementing prevention curricula via psycho-educational support programs. Looking for opportunity to blend professional skills as a classroom teacher, LCSW and CAADC with Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling through direct instruction of prevention programming, while supporting youth in healthy decision making regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, other drug use and gambling.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Math Teacher
Manheim Christian Day School
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and meaningful math instruction while incorporating real-world problem-solving.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by creating interactive lessons and employing various multimedia resources.
- Provided personalized support for students through one-on-one instruction and tailored lesson plans.
- Designed assessment tools to accurately evaluate student progress, adjusting instruction as needed for improvement.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing student motivation and success.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a respectful and orderly learning atmosphere.
- Addressed diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction, ensuring each student had an opportunity to succeed.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and group discussions.
- Encouraged a growth mindset among students by celebrating effort as well as achievement in the classroom setting.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of weakness and adjust teaching strategies accordingly, resulting in improved student performance overall.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Addiction Medicine Care Manager
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Master's level behavioral health professional responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments for mental health and substance use disorders.
- Delivers evidence based brief interventions, utilizes motivational interviewing skills, provides clinically appropriate psychosocial education, coordinates ongoing care plan and manages transitions of care to best serve the needs of each patient.
- Utilizes advanced behavioral health training and assessment skills to independently determine and develop both treatment plans and behavior plans based on patient needs.
- Serves as a behavioral health advocate and liaison interfacing with medical providers and health care staff across the continuum of care, in primary and specialty care.
- Coordinates care across the continuum (inpatient/outpatient) to assure appropriate utilization of clinical and community resources.
- Provides clinical oversight and guidance to other behavioral health team members; prioritizes and delegates tasks for efficient and safe care delivery.
- Collaborates with psychiatry and addiction medicine providers in team based care.
- Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation and quality improvement of behavioral health services.
- Trained to respond to emergency situations and provide support to promote client and staff safety and wellbeing. Completed CPI Verbal Intervention Training - July 2023
- 14 month break in service - post partum - return to same position.
Licensed Clinical Counselor
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided evidenced based counseling to individuals, couples, and families with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, grief, substance abuse and psychosocial crisis, both in person and via telehealth.
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments on new patients; developed and implemented a therapeutic treatment plan with brief, specific, action oriented interventions.
- Collaborated with other treatment team members in the clinical setting and acted as a resource/consultant on behavioral health issues.
- Developed and facilitated group psycho-educational program to holistically address medical and mental health needs.
- Provided in-service training to team members to facilitate increased understanding of behavioral health needs and care.
- Counseled individuals engaged in the Center of Excellence receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD); utilized harm-reduction model within a patient-centered approach to recovery while supporting mental health goals.
- Completed necessary documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in order to collaborate with treatment team and meet regulatory requirements.
- Participated in A3 - Depression Screening Team - in an effort to implement change at the family practice level to improve depression screening rates of patients.
- Completed necessary requirements and received Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling.
- Completed Millersville University's Post-Masters Advanced Clinical Certificate Program comprised of a combined 60 hours of course completion in the follow areas: Advanced Trauma Informed Practice,
Motivational Interviewing, SBIRT, Alternative & Expressive Therapies, Humanistic-Existential Therapies.
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Provided highly organized and concise clinical information on new admissions to treatment team, completing as many as +9 BPS assessments per weekend.
- Led group therapy sessions on such topics as Recovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Radical Acceptance (DBT), Anger Management, Change, Safety and WRAP.
- Conducted screenings, brief interventions, referral to treatment (SBIRT) for patients presenting with Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
- Continually assessed stages of change of patients with SUD - including OUD; conducted motivational interviewing to encourage engaging in recovery behavior and further treatment.
- Worked directly with patients to identify and challenge barriers to both mental health and substance related recovery; Conducted family sessions to support patients’ recovery goals.
- Served as the weekend Social Worker responsible for management of social work needs of a 36 bed unit including biopsychosocial assessments, family sessions, brief interventions, both group and individual sessions which included both mental health and SUD related treatment goals, fielding calls from supports as well as discharge planning.
- Instrumental in the development of unit supports to include: Group scheduling, Patient Communication Preference Form, New Hire/Intern Orientation Binder, Group Therapy Curriculum, and Substance Abuse Resource Library to support psychoeducation.
- Supervisor to Millersville MSW Intern and responsible for all required university documentation.
- Completed 77 continuing education credits of the 30 required during that 2 year licensing period.
Company Commander -3622nd Component Repair Company
PA Army National Guard
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Served as Commander for the largest Company in the Brigade, having been responsible for the discipline, security, training and administration of the 220 soldiers authorized to Component Repair Company with an Installation Property Book, Organizational Property Book, and an Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) worth over $10,000,000.00.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all unit assets with no discrepancies or financial liability investigation for property loss (FLIPL) actions required.
- Responsible for directing and developing systems which support and implement programs concerning the unit’s overall operation and readiness resulting in 4,000 soldier man hours on state wide equipment during one calendar year.
- Responsible for all aspects of the unit’s operations, including: personnel management and administration, maintenance, physical security, supply, training and food service resulting in unit receiving both State and National recognition as 1st Place Army Award of Maintenance Excellence Winner in the National Guard Bureau Medium MTOE unit category.
- Responsible for the health, welfare, morale and safety of all unit personnel; Maintained operational readiness rate of 98% and increased Duty Military Operational Specialty Qualification (DMOSQ) from 94% to 96%.
- Received stellar reviews during Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training Team Inspection (COMET); Competed for National Supply Excellence Award.
- Completed Captains Career Course, Fort Lee, VA - Branch: Logistics
- Served in ascending officer roles in same until since 2001.
Assistant Director, State Family Program Office
PA Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for ½ million dollar grant program, Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP), to aid Families in emergency need.
- Accountable for compliance with legal limitations of MFRAP.
- Responsible for the daily management and processing of applications via the Fund Committee.
- Responsible for training new Manager to aid in administration of MFRAP.
- Worked daily to assist families on a case-by-case basis and provide referral for appropriate resources during a time of high deployment for PA.
- Managed, trained, and mentored staff on a daily basis.
- Responsible for duties of Director in his absence.
- Instrumental in planning and facilitation of Yellow Ribbon Integration Program for demobilized and post mobilized Soldiers and Airmen.
7th Grade Science and Intensive Math Teacher
School District Of Lancaster
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Responsible for all the instructional practices of a Middle School Science and Intensive Mathematics teacher.
- Responsible for student assessment, feedback, and parental communication.
- In addition to K-12 General Science Certification, also successfully achieved Middle School Mathematics Certification.
- Instructed Middle School Reading in Summer Academy 2007.
- Served as an Extended Day Tutor for 6th and 7th grade Math 2006-2008.
- Volunteered to teach intensive Math to “basic” and “below basic” students prior to PSSA.
- Provided students with differentiation based on need and IEP requirements.
- Coached Middle School Girls' intramural soccer.
Veterinary Research Technician
United States Army
05.1999 - 05.2021
- Served as Veterinary Technician on Active Duty at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, receiving numerous awards including 2 Army Commendation Medals for having distinguished oneself by heroism,
meritorious achievement or meritorious service. - Responsible for overall care of the of the 85+ Aotus Monkey colony.
- Provided health care and medical treatment for entire colony.
- Assisted veterinarian with all surgeries and procedures.
- Maintained all health records to Army standards.
- Provided protocol support for Aotus Colony, Rhesus Colony, Dog/Swine Section, and Rodent Section, to include: Blood draws, fecal collection, implants, skin biopsies, surgeries, and various other procedures.
- Completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Fort Sam Houston, TX - Veterinary Technician (MOS 91T).
- Completed Basic Combat Training (BCT), Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Millersville University
Millersville, PA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA12.2003
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Crisis Management
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Problem Gambling Endorsement
- Impressive Written and Oral Communication
- Classroom Management
- Team Building
Certification
- Pennsylvania Secondary Education General Science Certification
- Pennsylvania Middle Level Mathematics Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker CW019216
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
- Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling
- Post Graduate Clinical Certificate
- American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Program
- All required Child Abuse Clearances up-to-date
Additional Information
Manheim Soccer Club
U8 Girls' Soccer - Assistant Coach
Manheim Christian Day School
Classroom Volunteer, Field Trip Chaperone, Cafeteria Support, Race for Education Support Staff, COVID 19 Committee Member, Annual Benefits Auction Volunteer/Committee Member, Boys' Soccer - Assistant Coach
Timeline
5th Grade Math Teacher
Manheim Christian Day School
10.2023 - 05.2024
Addiction Medicine Care Manager
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
10.2020 - 10.2023
Licensed Clinical Counselor
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
06.2018 - 10.2020
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
06.2013 - 09.2018
Company Commander -3622nd Component Repair Company
PA Army National Guard
05.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant Director, State Family Program Office
PA Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2009
7th Grade Science and Intensive Math Teacher
School District Of Lancaster
08.2006 - 05.2008
Veterinary Research Technician
United States Army
05.1999 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
Millersville University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Bloomsburg University
- Pennsylvania Secondary Education General Science Certification
- Pennsylvania Middle Level Mathematics Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker CW019216
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
- Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling
- Post Graduate Clinical Certificate
- American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Program
- All required Child Abuse Clearances up-to-date
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