Holly Wilson
Neenah,WI
Summary
Dedicated social services professional focused on enhancing community well-being and driving positive outcomes. Provides robust support and advocacy for diverse populations, ensuring ethical practices in all interactions. Collaborates effectively to adapt to changing needs and deliver impactful case management and crisis intervention solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
ThedaCare Behavioral Health
Menasha, WI
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' mental health and social service needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing client needs and goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and healing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and community resources available for assistance.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
Mental Health Professional
Howe Community Resource Center
Green Bay, WI
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Delivered one-on-one counseling sessions to elementary school-aged children, enhancing mental well-being, addressing home and classroom challenges, and equipping families with psychoeducation, family therapy, and case management support.
- Supported school staff during crises and enhanced teachers' classroom management skills.
- Collaborate with other community workers identified in the child’s life to provide comprehensive care.
- Facilitate a monthly women’s support group to foster new relationships, provide psychoeducation, and provide new skills to build emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with community workers involved in children's lives to coordinate comprehensive care, ensuring holistic support for mental health needs.
- Facilitated monthly women’s support group, fostering relationships, delivering psychoeducation, and equipping participants with skills to enhance emotional well-being.
- Participate in clinical supervision with an LCSW to gain hours toward my LCSW licensure.
- Participate in professional development to build skills in different therapy techniques and stay updated on mental health research.
Parent Educator/Lead Parent Educator
Howe Community Resource Center
Green Bay, WI
05.2014 - 04.2021
- Conducted home visits to deliver parent education, perform developmental screens, and develop individualized goals with families of children aged 0-5 years.
- Work alongside families to advocate for and help support their children’s health and safety.
- Documented home visits, family goals, and resource referrals for 15 families, ensuring comprehensive support and tracking of progress.
- Coordinated and implemented community family events to enhance engagement and support networks for families.
- Manage social work student interns development and activities.
- Participate in Brown County task force meetings to implement a pilot program that aims to combat child abuse and neglect.
Family Support Specialist
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Provided court-ordered parenting education and support services to help aid families in the reunification process.
- Developed and implemented family goals to address specific needs and support family reunification.
- Documented monthly case notes and bi-monthly goals to ensure comprehensive case management for county social workers.
- Coordinated care and communicated progress updates to county social workers to enhance collaborative support for families.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison05-2012
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
Green Bay05-2009
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Social Work/Clinical
UW-Madison
Madison, WI02-2026
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Intervention planning
- Case documentation
- Compassionate
- Cultural competence
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Data assessment
- Empathy building
- Cooperative
- Empathy
- Resource navigation
Training
- Online psychopathology class
- Madison, WI – completed August 11th 2017
- June 2017-August 2017
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Study Abroad Program
- Munich, Germany
- May 2007
- 2 weeks in Munich, Germany
- Studied and visited Germany’s social welfare organizations.
- Compared and contrasted Germany’s social welfare organizations to the United States' organizations.
Timeline
Social Worker
ThedaCare Behavioral Health
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Professional
Howe Community Resource Center
04.2021 - 03.2024
Parent Educator/Lead Parent Educator
Howe Community Resource Center
05.2014 - 04.2021
Family Support Specialist
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
11.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Social Work/Clinical
UW-Madison