Madison Newnam
Summary
Goal-driven, successful at cultivating productive relationships with students, families and teachers alike. Passionate about providing needed assistance to build social and academic skills. Decisive and proactive leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
Phoenix Counseling Service
Spring Hill, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Improved client mental health by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Enhanced treatment outcomes with comprehensive assessments, tailored treatment plans, and consistent progress monitoring.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships, fostering trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Social Worker
Hernando County Schools
Brooksville, Florida
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
Behavioral Health Counselor
BayCare
Lutz, FL
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address anger management, substance abuse and grief.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
- Supported clients by providing referrals and linkages to substance abuse, mental and medical services.
- Exceeded monthly metrics and goals surrounding maintaining a healthy cadence of client communication and accurate data tracking
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Saint Leo University
St Leo 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL04.2016
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Solution-based interventions
- Academic Support
- Resilience
- Parent Education
- Proactive mindset
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
Phoenix Counseling Service
10.2021 - Current
Social Worker
Hernando County Schools
08.2018 - 11.2021
Behavioral Health Counselor
BayCare
01.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida