LAUREN ELINE
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated social work professional with a Master's degree of social work and four years experience collaborating with professionals and agencies serving the community. Skilled at empowering others through establishing support with identified resources.
Experienced with therapeutic techniques essential for client progress. Utilizes evidence-based practices to support mental health and recovery. Knowledge of fostering strong client relationships and maintaining supportive therapeutic environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Counselor
Connected Communities Inc
Front Royal, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to facilitate patient healing and coping strategies.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on assessments and patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes for diverse populations.
Intern
R.E.A.L. Girlz
Richmond, Virginia
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Planned and collaborated with fellow social workers for weekly empowerment and mentoring program for middle school girls.
- Facilitated two weekly groups and co-facilitated 3 weekly groups.
- Developed activities and lessons for clients.
- Coordinated with community and school members for outreach activities and opportunities.
- Encouraged an open dialogue between school staff about challenges encountered during casework activities.
Social Work Intern
Anna Julia Cooper School
Richmond, Va
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed multidimensional assessments of students.
- Developed and implement treatment plan appropriate for school-based interventions.
- Provided individual and group therapy.
- Implemented social and emotional learning curriculum for sixth through eighth grade students.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Adhered to ethical standards established by state regulations governing social work practice.
Intern
Reestablish Richmond
Richmond
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with government funded agencies to aid in developing effective communication with clients.
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs to aid in successful integration into their new communities.
- Provided translation services between English and client's native languages as needed.
- Participated in outreach activities to increase awareness of refugee issues in Richmond.
- Created educational materials about available resources for newly arriving refugees.
Paternity Division Intern
Child Support Enforcement
Winchester, Va
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Initiated correspondence with parents regarding testing services and possible location of other persons that need to be tested.
- Managed inquiries regarding cases with other agencies.
- Interviewed persons involved with cases to gather information about possible paternity.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2023
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
Timeline
Outpatient Counselor
Connected Communities Inc
05.2024 - Current
Intern
R.E.A.L. Girlz
01.2023 - 05.2023
Social Work Intern
Anna Julia Cooper School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Intern
Reestablish Richmond
05.2019 - 08.2019
Paternity Division Intern
Child Support Enforcement
08.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Social Work -
Virginia Commonwealth University