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Lennis Marvel

Belton,MO

Summary

Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating therapy sessions. Proficient in DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, ICD-10 codes . Passionate Social Worker with 33-year background applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen. Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Counseling Services, LLC
01.2001 - Current
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
  • Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
  • Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.

LCSW

Social Work PRN
03.1996 - 01.2000
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.
  • Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.

LCSW

North Hills Psychiatric Hospital
06.1992 - 01.1996

Therapist on Adolescent Psychiatric

Unit

  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.

Education

Master of Social Work - Clinical Counseling

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.1991

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Avila University
Kansas City, MO
05.1990

Skills

  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
  • Coping Mechanisms
  • Group Counseling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Interaction
  • Mood Disorders
  • Electronic Resources
  • Group and Individual Sessions
  • Insurance Authorizations
  • Chronic Disorders
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Behavioral Assessment

Timeline

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Counseling Services, LLC
01.2001 - Current

LCSW

Social Work PRN
03.1996 - 01.2000

LCSW

North Hills Psychiatric Hospital
06.1992 - 01.1996

Master of Social Work - Clinical Counseling

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Avila University
Lennis Marvel