Lisa Shea
Phoenix
Summary
Compassionate with deep understanding of human behavior and family dynamics. Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and mental health assessment in both clinical and school settings. Adept at building rapport and understanding client needs and seeking solutions to enhance well-being.
Seeking to transition into new mental health position where these skills can drive impactful outcomes and improve the well-being and mental health of individuals and families seeking support.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Paradise Valley Schools/Educational Services, LLC
08.1997 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Implemented peer mediation programs to promote conflict resolution skills among students, reducing instances of bullying and aggression.
- Provided grief counseling to students and staff, aiding school community in coping with loss.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, enhancing students' social skills and emotional intelligence.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environment, leading to improved student academic performance.
- Conducted assessments to identify students at risk and developed targeted interventions to support them.
LCSW Clinical Social Worker
Family Service Agency
06.1998 - 06.2000
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Strengthened relationships between clients and their families by providing mediation services and facilitating family therapy sessions.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing requirements through regular review of clinical practices and collaboration with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using coding guidelines.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment by maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and therapists.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
LCSW Clinical Social Worker
Linden Oaks Hospital
08.1995 - 06.1997
- 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.
- Achieved significant improvements in client mental health through consistent, empathetic counseling and crisis intervention.
- Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL06.1993
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Social services
- Efficient under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Intervention planning
- Case documentation
- Motivational interviewing
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis assessment
- Empathy building
- Confidential case documentation
- Child welfare expertise
- Multicultural competence
- Resource navigation
- Child development
- Individual and group counseling
- Solution-based interventions
- Treatment Planning
- Psychosocial assessment
Timeline
LCSW Clinical Social Worker
Family Service Agency
06.1998 - 06.2000
Social Worker
Paradise Valley Schools/Educational Services, LLC
08.1997 - Current
LCSW Clinical Social Worker
Linden Oaks Hospital
08.1995 - 06.1997
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
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