Kierra Davis
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated Professional Therapist and Medical Social Worker with a comprehensive academic and work background focusing on children and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Positive Change Counseling Agency
06.2023 - Current
- Built a rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues as well as life transitions
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans
- Teach clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions
- Advocated for client needs within larger healthcare systems by participating in case conferences and collaborating with other mental health professionals
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
Medical Social Worker
St. Vincent Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures
- Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as housing or financial assistance programs.
- Established relationships with external organizations such as skilled nursing facilities or hospice agencies for coordination of care across multiple settings.
- Coordinated home health services, including skilled nursing visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social work and home health aide visits.
- Prepared and initialized plans of care based on skilled nursing assessments and diagnostic abilities.
Case Manager and Behavior Aide
New Beginnings Foster Care Agency / Karing Hands Group Home
06.2015 - 02.2021
- Managed high-risk cases to ensure safety and well-being of children through timely assessments and appropriate interventions
- Increased access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate financial, housing, medical, and educational services
- Demonstrate ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences among the Agency's service population
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct practices including confidentiality, authorization for releases, some HIPAA practices, etc
- Flexibility (as needed) with work schedule to assist with events, meetings, special projects, new programs, etc
- Demonstrate consistent time management skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines
- Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload
- Advocated for clients at court hearings or meetings with other agencies ensuring that their rights were upheld throughout the process
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors and peers, contributing to a positive work environment that fostered collaboration and professional growth
- Ability to create systems that track referrals, waiting lists and other applicable data
- Experience with creating tracking spreadsheets, inputting information in databases and/or an electronic case record system(s)
- Supported long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members
- Worked with Autistic patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Organized group activities to provide socialization opportunities for clients.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
Education
Masters - Social Work, Mental Health
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05-2016
Bachelors - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05-2015
Certification
- LCSW eligible
- BLS certified
- Telehealth Certified
References
- Nicole Harris, Supervisor, Positive Change Counseling, 404-668-8714, Nicole.harris09@yahoo.com
- Angie Ferrell, Supervisor, St. Vincent Hospital, 678-520-1969, lady0767@gmail.com
- Stephanie Brown, Supervisor, New Beginnings Foster Care Agency, 678-619-9393, Sbrown@nbnfostercare.org
Timeline
Therapist
Positive Change Counseling Agency
06.2023 - Current
Medical Social Worker
St. Vincent Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2023
Case Manager and Behavior Aide
New Beginnings Foster Care Agency / Karing Hands Group Home
06.2015 - 02.2021
- LCSW eligible
- BLS certified
- Telehealth Certified
Masters - Social Work, Mental Health
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelors - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
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