Experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years in school social work, healthcare, behavioral health, and child welfare. Specializes in individual and group counseling, psychosocial assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resource coordination. Delivers effective support through strong advocacy and family engagement, enhancing practice-based education in social work.
Work History
Contract Trainer / Facilitator
1 Year 7 Months
Hope & Healing Jax | 01.2025 - Current
Taught Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) principles and strategies to educators and community members, translating trauma-informed concepts into practical approaches for effectively supporting children and families.
Facilitated Positive Discipline training emphasizing relationship-centered, respectful methods to enhance adult-child interactions and support children's development.
Delivered professional development to educators and community members through interactive instruction and practical application of TBRI and Positive Discipline principles, fostering engagement and skill development.
Social Worker, PRN
3 Years 10 Months
Baptist Health | 10.2022 - Current
Provided social work support to patients and families, enhancing emotional well-being during hospital stays.
Assisted patients and families in identifying and accessing vital resources for hospitalization and post-discharge care.
Supported transitions from hospital to home through resource coordination and collaboration with social services, ensuring continuity of care.
School Social Worker
5 Years 9 Months
Duval County Public Schools | 11.2020 - Current
Counseled students individually and in groups, addressing social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs to promote overall student well-being.
Collaborate with ESE staff, educators, families, and other professionals to identify student needs and support appropriate interventions.
Facilitated connections between students, families, and community resources to remove barriers impacting student well-being and attendance.
Engaged families to address attendance concerns through coordinated resources, advocacy, and tailored intervention support.
Therapist, Part-Time
1 Year 9 Months
New Perspectives Therapeutic Services | 03.2023 - 12.2024
Facilitated individual, family, and group counseling sessions addressing diverse mental health concerns to promote client well-being.
Delivered clinical support tailored to clients' specific needs and treatment goals, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
PRN Intake Counselor
2 Years 3 Months
River Point Behavioral Health | 09.2020 - 12.2022
Conducted initial assessments and completed admission paperwork for patients entering behavioral health services, ensuring accurate documentation for timely care.
Facilitated admissions process by gathering critical information for assessment and appropriate patient placement.
Therapist
1 Year 3 Months
Jewish Families and Community Services | 07.2019 - 10.2020
Delivered in-home counseling services to support children and families in achieving emotional stability.
Facilitated case consultations for professionals to enhance collaborative care strategies for clients.
Child Protective Investigator
4 Years 2 Months
Florida Department of Children and Families | 05.2015 - 07.2019
Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect, assessing child and family safety to determine necessary interventions.
Strengthened family functioning by connecting families with essential services and support resources.
Collaborated with law enforcement and professionals to enhance child safety and address family needs effectively.
Education
Master of Social Work
Our Lady of the Lake University | Texas | 05-2019
Bachelor of Social Work
University of North Florida | Florida | 05-2015
Skills
Professional Training & Facilitation
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Positive Discipline
Trauma-Informed Training
Trauma-Informed Practice
Counseling services
School Social Work
Healthcare Social Work
Behavioral Health
Case management
Child welfare
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | November 2024
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner | July 2022
Certified Positive Discipline Instructor May of 2025