Lin Mapfumo
CO SPRINGS,CO
Summary
Motivated Clinical Social Worker (LCSW eligible) 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Social Case Worker
El Paso County
06.2023 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess safety, situations, limitations, strengths and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Conducted institutional and home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources and assessments .
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- developed and devised community based interventions to promote child welfare in Institutional settings
- Provided supervision to case workers and provided support
Primary Therapist
Denver Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated group sessions with 8 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Conducted research and implemented intersectional approaches to address parity issues with treatment
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders.
- Interacted with insurance companies on regular basis, ensuring that patients had adequate coverage for services.
- Maintained constant knowledge of Substance Use Disorders and mental health disorders through education, research and trainings to provide most effective patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, substance use and other psychosocial issues.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Raised awareness about mental health issues and reduce stigma through community education and outreach.
Behavioral Health Clinician
Providence Valdez Counseling Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans in school settings.
- conducted biopsychosocial assessments and psychiatric assessments for Long term care patients
- Completed monthly on call rotations and provided crisis interventions including administering holds and participating in court hearings
- Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources for Native American reservations
- Provided social work and behavioral health crisis services for Ukraine Immigrants in Kodiak Island Alaska.
- Developed, coordinated and organized Child and Family programs to address needs of clients and families in rural Alaska.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Implemented psychological interventions and coordinated community resources to assist children in the Elementary, Middle and High school
- Researched and presented data at conferences highlighting social justice and parity issues to access to health care for rural folks in Alaska
Intern Therapist
Savio House
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Completed -1000 hour internship working with Children.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
Intensive Case Manager
Complex Care, Denver Human Services
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- provided supervision program execution, recruiting staff and training for Outreach coordinators, peer specialists and interns
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
Case Manager
Cornerstones, Inc
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Facilitated prevention and support programs for homeless and clients at risk of homelessness
- I advocated for reasonable accommodations and provide support and consultation for high-barrier clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
Intern
Northern Virginia Family Services
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Case Manager
Shelter, Rapid Rehousing & Prevention, Shelter House, Inc. Katherine Hanley Family Shelter
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
Case Manager
Housing Families
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Client support
Residential Assistance Hildebrand
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Advocated for and acted as liaison to other community-based providers and resources and other benefits, housing, vocation training and employment opportunities.
- Interacted with team members across departments to research and resolve client issues.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective clients.
- Constantly identify teaching moments and engage in life-skills instruction for clients
- Support Case Management Team in developing and implementing Re-Housing Plans
- Monitor and support clients to ensure clients meet their individual Re-Housing Plan service goals
- Maintaining patient’s doctors and insurance appointments by planning and scheduling meetings and making transport arrangements
- Communicate continuously with residents’ families and medical team
- Serve as the first level responder in crisis situations.
- .Used HMIS (Homelessness Management Information System) to prepare and submit database statistics, graphs and charts to accurately track financial movements
Certified Nursing Assistant
Citrus Villa Assisted Living
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Work with patients between the ages of 80 and 96 by
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Doctorate - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2020
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Counselling Psychology
University of Kwa Zulu
South Africa12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s and Gender Studies
University of The Western Cape
South Africa12.2013
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Family and Children Practice (Therapy)
- Supervision
- Data Quality
- Program development
- Program Evaluation
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- HMIS- VISPDAT
- Interdisciplinary collaboration CPS, APS, DFS, Red cross, CCH, DRM
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Self Sufficiency Programs
- Preparing for Court
- Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
- Discharge Planning
- Oral Presentations
- Patient Confidentiality
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Addictions Expertise
- Social Behaviors
- Child Development
- Skilled Community-Based Case Manager
- Suicide Prevention Specialist
- Staff Training and Onboarding
- Psychosocial Assessments Expertise
- Mental Health Support
- Case Planning and Management
- Treatment Compliance Support
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Cultural Competency
- Group Therapy
- Non-Profit Management
- PTSD Expertise
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Mood Disorders Knowledge
- Treatment Recommendations
- Community Training
- Data Collection
- Teen Substance Abuse Training
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Pyschosocial Assessments
- Therapeutic Services
- Community Referrals
Accomplishments
- Selected for the Values in Action Award at Providence Valdez Medical Center for excellence in service as a behavioral clinician in rural Valdez, Alaska
Affiliations
DORA
Clinical Social Work Candidate
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Work Candidate
- Psychotherapy License - 5 years
Timeline
Lead Social Case Worker
El Paso County
06.2023 - Current
Primary Therapist
Denver Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Behavioral Health Clinician
Providence Valdez Counseling Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
Intern Therapist
Savio House
06.2020 - 12.2020
Intensive Case Manager
Complex Care, Denver Human Services
01.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
Northern Virginia Family Services
05.2019 - 11.2019
Case Manager
Cornerstones, Inc
09.2018 - 01.2020
Case Manager
Shelter, Rapid Rehousing & Prevention, Shelter House, Inc. Katherine Hanley Family Shelter
05.2018 - 09.2018
Case Manager
Housing Families
07.2016 - 12.2016
Client support
Residential Assistance Hildebrand
02.2016 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Citrus Villa Assisted Living
05.2015 - 11.2015
Doctorate - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Boise State University
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Counselling Psychology
University of Kwa Zulu
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s and Gender Studies
University of The Western Cape
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