John McBride
Deville,LA
Summary
Innovative social worker with several years of experience working with clients to resolve mental health issues and promote positive living choices. Knowledge of family systems therapy and individual outpatient clinical therapies. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations. Offers creativity and flexibility on delivery of services. Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities. Seasoned Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caseworker - Social Worker - Part Time
Assertive Aspirations
Alexandria, LA
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Implemented and formulated tailored treatment plans with needs evaluation and patient psychosocial functioning.
- Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Social Worker - Hospice - Part Time
Guardian Hospice Care
Alexandria, LA
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Adoption Social Worker
Independent Counseling Services
Deville, LA
03.1994 - 10.2020
- Provided counseling services to children placed in foster care or awaiting adoption.
- Prepared documents required for legal proceedings related to adoptions.
- Identified potential placements for children who are waiting for an adoptive family.
- Developed individualized case plans for each family in accordance with state regulations.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Participated in trainings offered by agencies involved in the adoption process.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Conducted home studies to evaluate prospective adoptive families' suitability for adopting a child.
Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Alexandria, LA
12.1991 - 06.2017
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Provided crisis intervention services, as needed.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Organized and compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
- Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
Therapist - Part Time
Family Counseling Agency
Alexandria, LA
05.1992 - 10.1998
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented all interactions with clients according to agency policy and procedures.
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Adhered to ethical standards outlined by professional organizations such as APA or ACA.
- Worked on outside cases by consulting with different doctors, therapists and clinical staff.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Case Worker
Renaissance Home For Youth
Alexandria, LA
05.1979 - 08.1989
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
- Implemented and formulated tailored treatment plans with needs evaluation and patient psychosocial functioning.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Conducted outreach activities in the community in order to identify potential new referrals for program services.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed of best practices in casework.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Prepared reports and case notes detailing client interactions and progress.
- Developed individualized service plans based on client's strengths and identified needs.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with well-rounded support.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Assisted clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with their issues.
- Facilitated access to community resources and services for clients.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks to meet client needs and deadlines.
- Coordinated with other professionals and agencies to provide holistic support to clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and support needs.
- Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
- Built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate effective support.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX12-1991
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA05-1980
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05-1978
Skills
- Emergency intervention
- Violence prevention
- Structural family therapy
- Service planning
- Client documentation
- Patient-centered care
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavioral therapy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Motivational enhancement therapy
- Family therapy
- Therapeutic services
- Group therapy specialist
- Analytical thinking
- Aftercare follow up
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Individual and group counseling
- Elder care
- Records management
- Behavioral counseling
- Confidential case documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Mood disorders
- Boundary setting
- Life skills development
- Child welfare and protective services
- Client advocacy
- PTSD expert
- Mental health training
- Self-awareness
- Independent judgment
- Suicide prevention specialist
- DSM-iV classification
- Case documentation
- Mandatory reporting procedures
- Risk assessment
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Grief and bereavement counseling
Affiliations
Met with a group of local social service individuals in February 1991 and stated what has become the Central LA Homeless Coalition. A local sitting judge and myself are responsible for obtaining the 501(c)3 IRS tax exemption and the LA state ID for the coalition as well as started the board of directors. I am happy to say as a result, the coalition is responsible for bringing in several million dollars into the local district to be used for homeless population agencies such as the coalition, Hope House, and various other shelters in our district. I worker with this board for some 14 years representing the homeless service from the VA Medical Center at which time the VAMC hired a social worker to serve as the homeless coordinator.
I have also served on the Cenla Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board since early 1991 up to Covid. I am informed that the advisory board will start back up meeting sometime in January 2025.
I have served this past year as a board member on the Rapides Council of Aging. I currently serve as president of the Board of Director for the Rapides Council of Aging.
i serve as board member of the Chenyville Senior Housing program located in Cheneyville, LA.
Accomplishments
I was presented with the Social Worker of the year for the NASW Central LA District
Presented with the VA Secretary Award for service during Hurricane Katrina
Presented with with several step pay awards for outstanding community awards.
Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Reappointed to serve a second term on the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
Elected by the National Delegates to serve on the American Social Work Board (ASWB).
Elected by the National Delegates to serve on the American Social Work Board of Directors.
Appointed by the VA VISN 16 to serve as the Chair of the VISN 16 Community Residential Care committee.
Award as the Outstanding Community Residential Care Program Director and chosen to present at the VISN 16 Program.
Received many outstanding accommodations and awards by the VISN 16 Director as well as the past and current Medical Center Alexandria VA Medical Center Director.
Certification
Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified as a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (BACS)
Medicaid provider ID: 302229
NPI: 1396797262
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caseworker - Social Worker - Part Time
Assertive Aspirations
05.2021 - 10.2023
Social Worker - Hospice - Part Time
Guardian Hospice Care
05.2021 - 03.2023
Adoption Social Worker
Independent Counseling Services
03.1994 - 10.2020
Therapist - Part Time
Family Counseling Agency
05.1992 - 10.1998
Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.1991 - 06.2017
Case Worker
Renaissance Home For Youth
05.1979 - 08.1989
Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified as a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (BACS)
Medicaid provider ID: 302229
NPI: 1396797262
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Louisiana College
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Southwest Mississippi Community College
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