Hanan Mohamed
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Springpath Mental Health Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
- Expanded community mental health resources by coordinating outreach events, workshops, and presentations to increase awareness and reduce stigma.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Provided therapeutic activities to children in in-patient hospital setting to support emotional expression and build connection.
- Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Strengthened family support systems by providing psychoeducation and facilitating open communication between patients and their loved ones.
- Navigated ethical dilemmas with integrity, adhering to professional standards and seeking consultation when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Enhanced patient engagement through the implementation of group therapy sessions focused on coping strategies and emotional regulation.
- Improved patient treatment outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing customized treatment plans.
- Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Evaluated client progress using standardized assessment tools, continuously refining treatment plans to address changing needs.
- Served as an advocate for clients within various systems including healthcare providers, insurance companies, educational institutions.
CADI Case Manager
Redeemer Services
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Internship Student
Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
- Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting and service plans.
- Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Established treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge
APTS Counselor
St. Cloud State University
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Social Work
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN12.2022
Skills
- Case Needs Assessments
- Cultural Competency
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals and Networking
- Psychosocial Evaluations
- Client Consultations
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Therapy and Counseling
- Reporting progress
- Building rapport
- Intake Screening
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Care Coordination
- Clinical interventions
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Mental health evaluations
- Patient Advocacy
- Risk Assessments
- Care Plan Development
- Discharge Planning
- Suicide Prevention
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Springpath Mental Health Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
CADI Case Manager
Redeemer Services
03.2023 - 05.2023
Internship Student
Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
APTS Counselor
St. Cloud State University
05.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Masters in Social Work
Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Saint Cloud State University
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