Khalif Hill
Durham,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated LCSW-A Eligible for licensure exam with a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and over 2 years of hands on experience serving diverse populations. Specialized in addressing eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma with evidence based modalities such as DBT, CBT, and EMDR. Experience with client assessment, group facilitation, and connecting individuals with community resources. Eager to transition from an associate license to LCSW while contributing expertise and passion to a forward-thinking organization committed to positive change
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Insight Counseling Center
Durham , NC
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Documented all interactions with clients according to agency policy and procedures.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
Therapeutic Assistant III
Veritas Collaborative
Durham , North Carolina
09.2021 - Current
- Meal coaching and meal support to patients during all eating opportunities- An intervention that we use to help combat eating disorder behaviors. As staff, we will sit with patients during a meal. Our goal is to provide consistent patient interaction, support, and coaching
- Crisis intervention using the DBT model
- Opportunities to lead DBT groups
- Opportunity to lead creative arts groups
- supervise and lead milieu activities (as appropriate)
- supervise patients on outings; and provide skills coaching when appropriate.
- Group meal processing- Group after meals with the goal to assist patients in observing and describing their experiences around meals and to provide a space in which patients can request, give, and receive support from their peer community
- TA’s are responsible for communicating with the clinical team regarding patient needs and behaviors, and maintaining clinical documentation as needed.
- Supervise, support, and monitor patients during eating opportunities (meals, snacks, etc.), hygiene, and bathroom activities.
- Document observations of behavior (meals, input/output, self-injurious behaviors, etc.) in a clear, concise professional and timely manner.
- Engage in a de-escalation technique with patients, as needed and appropriate.
- Assist with crisis management with patients, as needed.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups, (Reading & Recovery, Journaling groups, outdoor recreation either by leading or co-leading, as assigned. Includes preparation, documentation, debriefing, etc.
- Transport and supervise patients on outings and outdoor recreation.
Therapist
Carolina House Eating Disorder Treatment
Durham/Raleigh , North Carolina
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Provided Therapeutic care for multiple levels of care (Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient)
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
- Facilitated weekly groups with up to 20 participants to include body image, weight stigma, DBT, Addictions education, Relapse Prevention, and more.
- Conducted individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed initial discharge plans.
- Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
- Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
- Maintain a caseload as assigned.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
- Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
- May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
- Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- Met with up to 8 patients weekly with presenting Eating disorders and other dual diagnosed disorders
Senior Engagement Intern
Jewish Family Services
Richmond , VA
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Participated in departmental, organizational and community meetings.
- Assisted with development of awareness and outreach programs focused on low-income communities and their mental health concerns in the Richmond Area.
- Case load responsibility of 45 senior citizen
- Identified problematic stressors during calls and located resources to help mitigate stressors
- Documented and follow up on any client calls or concerns
- Created educational brochures for clients, i.e.; Avoiding scams, Dealing with anxiety and depression with distraction activities during the pandemic, Self care, Proper nutrition and dealing with emotional eating
- Created educational brochures for the non social work volunteers, i.e.; How to deal with clients grief, made 101 que questions that the volunteers can use to spark a conversation and engage with clients.
Associate for Oncology Social Work
Good Neighbor Community Services
Richmond , VA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Opportunity to Shadow intensive in-home cases
- Opportunity to shadow Mental Health Skill-building Services
- Offered community resources and referrals to support client basic needs.
- Attended Staff meetings and health fairs to support community issues and build relationships .
- Served as client advocate and promoted ideas that aligned with client best interest.
- Provided administrative support relevant to the social work mission of the hospital
- Conducted distress screenings and provided support and referrals for community patients
- Maintained and expanded on hospitals referral system
- Helped connect and refer patients and family members to applicable resources
- Maintained and updated resource library database
- Submitted weekly conference agendas and monthly process recordings to supervisor
- Conducted monthly educational group meetings to Cancer patients on various topics such as self care, nutrition, positive psychology and more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2017
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08.2020
Eating Disorders & Food Addiction
International School For Food Addiction Counseling
Reykjavik, Iceland09.2021
Skills
- Document management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient relationship management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Project planning
- Working collaboratively
- Active listening
- Research
- Empathy
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Leadership
- Planning
- DBT/CBT
- EMDR
- Trauma
Certification
- Certified Nutritionist, International Sports Sciences Association - 2020
- Certified Food Addiction Professional, INFACT - September 2021
Timeline
Therapist
Insight Counseling Center
01.2024 - Current
Therapist
Carolina House Eating Disorder Treatment
06.2022 - 11.2023
Therapeutic Assistant III
Veritas Collaborative
09.2021 - Current
Senior Engagement Intern
Jewish Family Services
04.2020 - 08.2020
Associate for Oncology Social Work
Good Neighbor Community Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Eating Disorders & Food Addiction
International School For Food Addiction Counseling
- Certified Nutritionist, International Sports Sciences Association - 2020
- Certified Food Addiction Professional, INFACT - September 2021
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