Emily Black
Covington,KY
Summary
Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Necco
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Social Worker-Emergency Department
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
Necco
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Adolescent Treatment Worker (ATW)
Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintains open communication between team members, parents and other parties to help clients meet their treatment goal
- Plans, implements and supervises daily activities for the residents within the structure of the cottage, keeping in mind the age, individual needs and developmental levels of each resident
- Teaches the residents family living skills, helps them work through emotional and behavioral problems and assists them with preparing for future placement
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Family Advocate/Coordinator
NKCAC- Lincoln Grant Scholar House
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted Program Director and Family Services Coordinator in the development and implementation of programs for adult and children involved in the educational program; documents all interactions in conjoined data point system
- Attends Community Engagement meetings/activities; liaison for community partners to ensure of safe and acceptable educational practices
- Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services seek professional development opportunities.
Education
Scott High School
Taylor Mill, KYMaster of Arts - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2017
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
- Client Relations
- Problem Solving Skills
- Volunteer Coordination
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Event Planning
- Treatment Planning
Websites
Timeline
Social Worker-Emergency Department
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023
Therapist
Necco
08.2022 - Current
Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
Necco
07.2020 - 08.2022
Adolescent Treatment Worker (ATW)
Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions
01.2020 - 07.2020
Family Advocate/Coordinator
NKCAC- Lincoln Grant Scholar House
04.2018 - 12.2019
Scott High School
Master of Arts - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Northern Kentucky University
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