Kawal Jooma
Behavioral Health Clinician
Knoxville,United States
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with four years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Knoxville Mindful Wellness Center
314 Prosperity Drive. Knoxville, TN 37923
01.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Masters Level Clinician
Helen Ross McNabb Center
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
Masters Level Clinician
Peninsula Community Health Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
- Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
Social Worker/Bereavement Coordinator
Tennova Hospice
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
- Accepted different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values and seamlessly adapted bereavement support to accommodate individual needs.
- Applied suitable interventions to meet needs of patients and families and demonstrated understanding of community health, welfare and social agencies.
Intern
Bay Cove PACT Team
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Blaze Pizza Crew Member
Blaze Pizza
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
Intern
Department Of Health And Human Services
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Intern
Vanderbilt MIHOW
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Intern
Buena Vista Elementary/Fall Hamilton Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05.2018
Skills
- Maintaining Client Records
- Childcare Support
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Program Evaluation and Improvements
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Client Needs Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client and Family Interviews
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intake Assessment
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Behavioral Disorders
- Mental Health Crisis Response
Certification
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Training.
- Psychological First Aid
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification (C-DBT): Practical Clinical Applications for Trauma, Comorbidities, Addiction and More
- Couples Therapy Intensive Course: Navigating Modern Relationships with Esther Perel, Ellyn Bader, Tammy Nelson, and more
Timeline
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Knoxville Mindful Wellness Center
01.2024 - Current
Masters Level Clinician
Helen Ross McNabb Center
05.2021 - 06.2023
Masters Level Clinician
Peninsula Community Health Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
Social Worker/Bereavement Coordinator
Tennova Hospice
05.2019 - 09.2019
Intern
Bay Cove PACT Team
01.2019 - 08.2019
Blaze Pizza Crew Member
Blaze Pizza
08.2018 - 08.2019
Intern
Department Of Health And Human Services
08.2018 - 12.2018
Intern
Vanderbilt MIHOW
01.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
Buena Vista Elementary/Fall Hamilton Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Belmont University