Gloria Woody
Conyers,GA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Therapist with a robust background in mental health care, notably at the Department of Veterans Affairs, but also has extensive experience with military personnel and as an active duty Army personnel as well. Expert in crisis management and psychotherapy, leveraging skills in documentation and relationship building. Achieved significant milestones in suicide prevention and staff training, enhancing patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Coordinator Program Manager
United States Air Forces Reserves
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Received and processed Sexual Assault reports
- Documented and processed reports from base command to the Pentagon
- Trained Airmen, Commanders, and Civilian Staff on Sexual Assault Awareness
- Worked as a Liaison between Military Command and Civilian Agencies for Community Resources
- Provided Clinical Behavioral Therapy as needed
- Ensured private/physical and mental safety of victims
- Educated Commanders through the process of Sexual Assault cases/investigation protocol
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to
- Maintained an organizational database of cases for the Pentagon: entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking progress updates
Residential Admissions Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Coordinated and managed all Veteran admissions into the residential program
- Interviewed, screened assessment of medical/psychiatric stability of Veterans and their suitability for the program and verified approval with interdisciplinary team
- Performed suicide risk assessments and other screening assessments as needed
- Collaborated with Veteran and Community hospitals for admissions
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Department of Veteran Affairs
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Maintained a caseload of high-risk Veterans providing case management and support to them and family members as needed
- Completed Behavioral Autopsy after completed suicides
- Developed plans of care to connect high-risk suicide veterans to mental health care plans/clinics/24hour hotlines
- Served as a subject matter expert on Suicide Prevention and consulted as needed with inpatient and outpatient providers
- Provided In-house and Community training on Suicide Prevention
Clinical Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Provided psychotherapy and diagnosis of Veteran according to latest DSM
- Conducted psychosocial assessments
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual, and group therapy sessions, shifting, re-directing, meshing/blending modalities to each Veteran's need
- Created individual treatment plans that was Veteran driven
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for Veteran's to share experiences and develop coping skills.
Crisis Hotline Responder
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Provided crisis intervention to Veterans in an emotional and/or suicidal state
- Worked as a liaison between Veterans ad Suicide Prevention Coordinators around the country to ensure a continuum of care for mental health, psychosocial, financial, and housing needs
- Provided emotional support and resources to family and friends of Veterans
- Worked with a multi-disciplinary team of social workers, nurses, and addiction therapists to provide total care for veterans
Social Work Manager
Visiting Nurse Service
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed eleven medical social workers that covered Hospice and Palliative care treatment
- Provided direct social work services for clients in the Palliative Care and Pediatric Programs
- Worked with multi-disciplinary team presenting. and reviewing patient case histories
Emergency Department Social Worker
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
07.2002 - 02.2007
- Provided emergency crisis intervention in a fast paced environment
- Provided support for patients/families/friends and staff experiencing death, grief, substance abuse, sexual abuse, child/adult abuse, medical injuries, or mental health issues within the context of emergency department setting
- Conducted medical and psychosocial assessments
- Investigated probabilities of abuse and made mandated reports to appropriate agencies as needed
- Facilitated appropriated discharge planning as needed
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Coker College
Hartsville, SC12-1997
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- MS Office
- Schedule Management
- Professional Networking
- Negotiation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Training
- Decision-Making
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Employee Supervision
- Staff Development and Training
- Documentation and control
- Report Writing
- Goal Setting
- Scheduling
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Sexual Assault Coordinator Program Manager
United States Air Forces Reserves
08.2016 - 03.2020
Residential Admissions Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2015 - 08.2016
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Department of Veteran Affairs
07.2013 - 09.2015
Clinical Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2010 - 07.2013
Crisis Hotline Responder
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2008 - 06.2010
Social Work Manager
Visiting Nurse Service
02.2007 - 04.2008
Emergency Department Social Worker
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
07.2002 - 02.2007
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Coker College
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