Elizabeth Dixon
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Seeking Employment as a Prevention Coordinator-Motivated employee with a desire to learn and take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working
effectively unsupervised and an ability to acquire and master new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition Assistance Program Counselor
MKS2
Fort Campbell, KY
04.2021 - Current
- Conducts Pre-Separation Briefings, Transition Overview Courses, MOS Crosswalk Courses and Preseparation counseling
- Assist clients as needed in preparing Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) and monitoring progress by notifying/encouraging completion of products (resume, gap analysis, etc.)
- Provides Initial Transition Counseling
- Ensures all separating military personnel complete a form DD-2648 (e-Form) and complete a CAPSTONE event to receive DD-2648 and meet CRS requirements for Career Readiness and Deliverables
- Refers separating personnel to both on-post and off-post service providers
- Conducts and/or offer additive workshops that increase knowledge on skills learned during the Department of Labor Employment workshop via JKO and Virtual means
- Assist clients in translating their military skills and training into language that will be clearly understood and appreciated by private sector employers
- Facilitates the client's transition from the military environment to the civilian environment
- Assist CIM with delivering Commanders reports and notifying clients of eligibility to begin services while also notifying clients of missed requirements for CRS and Deliverables
- Completes all mandatory Government training; safeguard PII; participate in sustainment training events as offered
- Participates in marketing activities and employment events as directed by the CIM.
COVID-19 Tracer/Monitor (Remote; Full-time)
Medasource
Indianapolis, IN
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Works as a Case Investigator and Contact Tracer as part of the process of supporting patients with suspected or confirmed infection of COVID-19
- Works with a public health staff to assist patients by helping them recall everyone with whom they have had close contact during the timeframe while they may have been infectious, as well as follow up and investigate and educate others that might have been affected by an individual case
- Performs these duties completely by phone as well as remote from home
- As a Contact tracer, interviews/phone calls consist of ascertaining cases and contacts' symptoms and risk, gathering further information on exposure, providing guidance on minimizing their risk of potential transmission, explaining the contacts' quarantine responsibility and the details and processes for contact monitoring
- The result of these efforts are will lead to more targeted testing, improved communication with individuals in the community, a more successful implementation of quarantine, and ultimately, better health
- Utilizes established databases(s) to identify newly diagnosed patients
- Inputs data collected (i.e
- Symptoms, contacts, etc.) into a database and assures database is kept up to date. Provides data from Case Investigation efforts to Epidemiologist and /or Health Educators as necessary
- Maintains data in contract tracing software.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
Nashville, TN
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Conduct group counseling sessions as required
- Orient patients to the treatment program's operation and procedures
- Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
- Make appropriate referrals through case-management services
- Provide intake/readmission services, including several weeks of supportive follow-up counseling for new patients until their assignment to a primary counselor
- Provide crisis intervention/support services to patients
- Additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.
Social Worker/Case Manager
Genesis Teen Learning Center
Clarksville, TN
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided intensive therapeutic counseling in a court ordered day treatment school/GED program to students between the ages of 14 through 18 that exhibit behavioral, social, and educational delays that have resulted into truancy and delinquency issues
- Utilized behavior modification techniques and manipulative to encourage improved social skills to students that have zero-tolerance from public school systems and failed to complete alternative school requirements
- Educated students and encourage individual growth and maturity through the use of weekly group dynamics
- Utilized case management skills and documentation to ensure proper upkeep of individual files and written treatment plans
- Worked closely with the program director and school staff to ensure that each student's educational and social needs are met within a school and classroom environment
- Consulted with outside agencies and the juvenile court system to meet the needs of each individual student
- Planned and utilized family team meetings to ensure proper communication of needs and concerns between the school staff, the student, and family members
- Attended court with students and prepare written court reports to the juvenile court system and appointed judges
- Assisted teachers when needed within the classroom environment
- Acted as supervisor in the absence of the program director.
Social Worker I
Western State Hospital
Hopkinsville, KY
06.2014 - 08.2016
- The Social Work Department at Western State Hospital strives to carry out the Mission of the Hospital to be a 'caring and competent team committed to excellence in behavior health care'
- This department works as a team to provide quality of care to patients and families and to provide linkage between the hospital and the community agencies, ensuring a seamless plan of care for the patients and families in need of mental health services.
Operations Manager CGI
Stanley Associates
Fort Campbell, KY
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Acts as an S-1 manager (42A) and ensures personnel actions are completed on a daily basis
- Provides customer service to brigade soldiers and outside on post referrals that ensure soldiers personnel needs are met
- Completes various S-1 reports and utilizes systems such as EMilpo
- Accounts and maintains soldiers' availability codes and works closely with division G-1 to assure accurate accountability of soldiers.
Social Worker/Case Manager
Genesis Teen Learning Center
Clarksville, TN
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided intensive therapeutic counseling in a court ordered day treatment school/GED program to students between the ages of 14 through 18 that exhibit behavioral, social, and educational delays that have resulted into truancy and delinquency issues
- Utilized behavior modification techniques and manipulative to encourage improved social skills to students that have zero-tolerance from public school systems and failed to complete alternative school requirements
- Educated students and encourage individual growth and maturity through the use of weekly group dynamics
- Utilized case management skills and documentation to ensure proper upkeep of individual files and written treatment plans
- Worked closely with the program director and school staff to ensure that each student's educational and social needs are met within a school and classroom environment
- Consulted with outside agencies and the juvenile court system to meet the needs of each individual student
- Planned and utilized family team meetings to ensure proper communication of needs and concerns between the school staff, the student, and family members
- Attended court with students and prepare written court reports to the juvenile court system and appointed judges
- Assisted teachers when needed within the classroom environment
- Acted as supervisor in the absence of the program director.
Mental Health Associate/Supervisor
ABS Links/Cumberland Hall Behavioral Science/Psychiatric Treatment Facility
Hopkinsville, KY
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific physical and motor developments, cognitive developments, language developments, and social /personality developments
- Utilized understanding of growth and development philosophies in the assessment of the adolescent, development of the treatment plan, and in the application of interventions
- Utilized understanding of growth and development philosophies in the interactions with families to assist families in effective communication and management of the adolescent
- Utilized understanding of growth and development philosophies to educate the adolescent's family regarding age-appropriate activities, communication skills, limit setting techniques and medications
- Participated in development of treatment plans and reviews
- Provides clinical consultation and direct clinical services to adolescents
- Communicated regularly with staff on all shifts
- Presents a positive image of the facility to residents, families, outside contacts, and the other staff
- Communicated and explained program/facility philosophy, policies, and procedures to residents, families, and other staff.
Crisis Counselor
Responder Youth Villages
Clarksville, TN
07.2006 - 10.2006
- Strived to use the least restrictive environment and assess and recommend referrals, if needed
- Facilitated hospitalization when appropriate and strive to identify systemic strengths that can be used to help keep the client safe
- Utilizes 5 systems to assess when responding to crises: 1) the individual; 2) the family; 3) the school; 4) peers; and 5) the community
- Had the ability to use the treatment modality of MST (Multi-Systemic Therapy) to effectively assess a crisis situation and all involved
- Worked with children and adolescents 18 years old and under who are experiencing a crisis- suicidal, homicidal, physical aggression, behavioral, or psychosis
- Talked with the client, family, and other systemic key participants and assess the risks versus the protective factors to keep the client and others safe.
Medical Social Worker
AseraCare Hospice
Clarksville, TN
12.2004 - 02.2006
- Established plans of care that would foster the personal worth, spiritual well being and human dignity of patients
- Participated as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team and actively participated in the development and review of the plan of care for patients
- Observed, recorded, and reported social, spiritual, and emotional changes and documented all services in the patient's clinical file
- Utilized all available resources, such as family, hospice, and community agencies, to assist the patient and family to live better within the limitations of the illness
- Assessed the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors of patient's and family's capacity to cope with the problems of daily living and with the terminal illness
- Assisted the physician and other members of the hospice team in significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems
- Assisted families and hospice intake nurse with the completion of admission into hospice services and care facility admission.
Children's Case Manager Department
Children's Services
Springfield, TN
04.2004 - 10.2004
- Gathered information relevant to an assigned juvenile justice, child welfare, or crisis intervention case
- Conducted interviews with child's family and other individuals involved in a case
- Worked with family to develop a plan, which outlined objectives to be accomplished by the child and the family
- Referred families to the service providers needed to meet the objectives of the permanency plan, while communicating with the service providers to obtain information regarding participation and improvement status of families
- Communicated regularly with the family and/or residential case manager to discuss family/child progress or further required actions to meet plan objectives
- Coordinated and observed visitations for children in out-of-home placement to ensure meaningful visitations
- Documented progress in observable and measurable terms
- Made recommendations for reunification or termination of parental rights
- Prepared reports for courts and participated in court proceedings
- Provided case management services for assigned children and families.
Education
Master of Science in Psychology -
University of Phoenix
05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
South Carolina State University
01.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Word (10 years)
- Microsoft Excel (10 years)
- TAPXX1 (2 years)
- DOD Tap (2 years)
- Milconnect (2 years)
- Microsoft Outlook (10 years)
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Individual Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Community Resources Specialist
- Ability to work as a Court Liaison
- Can provide services within both the Civilian and Military Community
Certification
- State of Tennessee Division Of Health Related Boards, 05/2017
- Social Work License
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Present
Additional Information
Experienced in assisting families within the local area and in providing families with needs. Possess creativity in oral and visual presentations and is effective in therapeutic group and individual counseling. Possess effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Has the skill to provide customer services and posses experience in customer service skills. Has experience in use of the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possess writing abilities that are effective in treatment planning, documentation, social history, and written reports. Works effectively as a team player and can perform task with little supervision. Has facilitated training within civilian and military communities.
Groups
- Zeta Phi Beta National Sorority
- Order of the Eastern Star
- Alpha Delta Omega National Human Service Honor Society
Military Service
United States Army Reserve, SPC/E4, 10/1985 to 12/1992 (Operation Desert Storm)
Representatives Army, SSG/E6, 02/1993 to 02/2004 (Equal Opportunity Representative, Unit Alcohol and Drug Coordinator)
Timeline
Transition Assistance Program Counselor
MKS2
04.2021 - Current
COVID-19 Tracer/Monitor (Remote; Full-time)
Medasource
08.2020 - 04.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
08.2019 - 10.2020
Social Worker/Case Manager
Genesis Teen Learning Center
08.2016 - 05.2019
Social Worker I
Western State Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
Operations Manager CGI
Stanley Associates
07.2010 - 07.2012
Social Worker/Case Manager
Genesis Teen Learning Center
10.2007 - 01.2010
Mental Health Associate/Supervisor
ABS Links/Cumberland Hall Behavioral Science/Psychiatric Treatment Facility
09.2006 - 05.2007
Crisis Counselor
Responder Youth Villages
07.2006 - 10.2006
Medical Social Worker
AseraCare Hospice
12.2004 - 02.2006
Children's Case Manager Department
Children's Services
04.2004 - 10.2004
Master of Science in Psychology -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
South Carolina State University
- State of Tennessee Division Of Health Related Boards, 05/2017
- Social Work License
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Present
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