Kadejha Kimble
Columbus,OH
Summary
Service-focused social worker and program coordinator with a strong commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth and special-needs populations. Collaborative Teamwork | Highly Motivated | Adaptable |Organized and efficient | Excellent Communication
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Columbus Springs Dublin
Dublin
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
School Social Worker
Richland One School District
Columbia, SC
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
Hospital Social Worker
Prisma Health Baptist
Columbia, SC
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
School Based Clinician
Directions For Youth & Families
Columbus, OH
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Investigation Case Mangament
Allen County Children Services
Lima, OH
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment of children
- Maintains a comprehensive case record, prepare legal petitions and pre-dispositional reports as well as attend court hearings
- Responsible for engaging a child/family to investigate child safety, health and well-being
- Conducts face-to-face interviews with children, parents, in-home caregivers, school officials and other parties important to open cases in the community or school environment.
Therapist Intern
Coleman Professional Services
Lima, OH
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Completed diagnostic assessments and prescreens on clients in crisis
- Lead IOP with minimal of 7 clients with maximum of 12 clients
- Answered crisis hotline to provide referrals and counseling.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Social Work -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2020
Skills
- DSM-IV Knowledge
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Case Management
- Attention to Detail
- Suicide Prevention Specialist
- Relationship Issues Management
- Counsel Students
- Behavioral Therapy
- Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy
- Pyschosocial Assessments
- Communication
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Columbus Springs Dublin
03.2024 - Current
School Social Worker
Richland One School District
08.2023 - 03.2024
Hospital Social Worker
Prisma Health Baptist
03.2023 - 02.2024
School Based Clinician
Directions For Youth & Families
09.2020 - 02.2023
Therapist Intern
Coleman Professional Services
01.2018 - 12.2019
Investigation Case Mangament
Allen County Children Services
08.2017 - 09.2020
Master of Social Work -
The Ohio State University