Adaptable professional with nearly 20 years of experience and a proven knowledge of client care. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Health Professional Recovery Program Provider role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Harbor Hall
01.2025 - Current
Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Empower team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Manage conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Collaborate with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
Establish open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Lead by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
Clinical Social Worker
Harbor Hall
03.2024 - Current
Facilitate skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
Interview clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Advocate for clients' rights within various legal settings such as court hearings or child welfare conferences to ensure access to appropriate services or supports.
Improve client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
Treated patients with substance use disorders mental health conditions to include those with a dual-diagnosis.
Maximize client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
Agency Owner, Clinical Therapist, Community Educator
Healing Arts North PLLC
03.2020 - Current
Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships
Counseled clients, individually or in group settings, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
Counseled family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients
Gathered information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy
Coordinated or directed employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues
Prepared and distributed health education materials, including reports, Bulletins, and visual aids such as PowerPoints, videotapes, photographs, and posters
Collaborated with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs
Supervised professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals
Kept clean, HIPAA compliant charts with appropriate and accurate case notes on each client
Created annual budgets and monthly expenditure reports.
Clinical Therapist, Agency Educator, Director of Community Engagement
McDowell Healing Arts Center, LLC
08.2018 - 04.2020
Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner
Maintained case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations
Provided public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods
Organized and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials
Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training for employees or clients of industrial or commercial establishment
Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
Community Advocate
Crossing Water
03.2016 - 12.2018
Advised clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving
Advocated for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers
Attended community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members
Monitored trends in community needs to ensure the timely delivery of appropriate services.
Family Court Case Manager
County of Cheboygan
10.2004 - 06.2017
Interviewed individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, financial, family, and substance abuse history
Kept records and prepare reports for clients, attorneys, referees, and judges concerning visits with clients
Provided information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance
Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
Spring Arbor, MI
07-2018
Skills
Active Listening
Client Confidentiality
HIPAA Compliance
Leadership
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Documentation and reporting
Analytical thinking
Goal setting
Certification
LMSW, Michigan
CAADC-D, Michigan
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Team Leader
Harbor Hall
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Harbor Hall
03.2024 - Current
Agency Owner, Clinical Therapist, Community Educator
Healing Arts North PLLC
03.2020 - Current
Clinical Therapist, Agency Educator, Director of Community Engagement