MARDI Mitchell
Orlando,FL
Summary
Competent and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker experienced in working with diverse populations to promote optimum mental and emotional health outcomes. Versed and effective in working with individuals and families coping with physical and mental health conditions. Experience in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in care planning, providing patients with relevant education, guidance and support, and coordinating appropriate community referrals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Advent Health - Well 65+
Oviedo, Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to inform personalized, evidence-based treatment plans for geriatric patients.
- Provide effective individual interventions using a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Supportive Psychotherapy, Psychoeducational, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, towards improved mental health functioning, adaptation to illness, disabilities, or life events.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosed conditions, interventions, and available community resources and supports.
- Provide case management to connect patients with essential community services and resources.
- Counsel and assist patients with advanced care planning and end-of-life planning.
- Conduct psychoeducational and supportive group counseling.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of health care providers to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- Maintain clinical documentation and progress notes in EPIC.
- Provide staff education regarding psychosocial matters and related policy and procedure.
- Ensure ethical standards, patient dignity, and confidentiality are maintained.
Private Practice Therapist
Clinical Therapist
ORLANDO, FL
03.2021 - 09.2025
- Deliver individual therapy to adult clients in diverse settings including homes, facilities, and tele-health platforms.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with defined goals.
- Identify and facilitate the development of relevant skills to support clients in achieving mental health goals.
- Educate patients regarding diagnosed conditions, interventions and available community resources and supports.
- Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor
Cornerstone Hospice
Orlando, FL
11.2006 - 07.2014
- Performed comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care planning decisions.
- Successfully provided comprehensive case management.
- Provided patient/family education pertaining to medical and/or mental conditions, client care needs, caregiver issues, grief and loss, and other areas as indicated.
- Conducted individual, family and group counseling.
- Conducted children's bereavement camp.
- Provided training and education to agency staff, volunteers and community.
- Coordinated activities between medical staff, families, volunteers and other professionals involved in a patient's care plan.
Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor
Hospice of Orange-Osceola
Winter Park, FL
03.2001 - 10.2006
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and contributed to developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Performed comprehensive case management, assessing patient and caregiver needs while facilitating outreach and referral to suitable community supports.
- Provided counseling to patients and families regarding medical and mental health conditions, end of life concerns, and caregiving issues.
- Provided individual and family bereavement outreach and counseling.
Social Service Director
Palm Garden of Orlando
Orlando, FL
09.1998 - 03.2001
- Planned, implemented and evaluated the facility's Social Service program
- Supervised social service staff.
- Conducted thorough psychosocial patient evaluations and executed care strategies within a collaborative team.
- Delivered supportive counseling to patients and families.
- Facilitated discharge planning services.
Support Counselor
B.E.T.A.
Orlando, Fl
09.1997 - 06.1998
- Delivered individual counseling to pregnant and parenting teens.
- Facilitated conflict resolution support group.
- Provided comprehensive case management.
- Conducted free community pregnancy screenings, ensuring access to essential services.
- Educated community members on resources available for pregnant teens.
Family Counselor - Intern
The House Next Door
DeLand, Florida
10.1996 - 06.1997
- Provided counseling to at-risk youth and families.
- Conducted a six-week in-home psychoeducational parent/child program with identified at-risk families.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to help parents learn effective parenting strategies.
- Conducted a parent/child skills-building weekend camp.
- Participated in Play Therapy support group facilitation.
- Documented family and group notes and progress.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Department Of Labor And Employment
Casselberry, Florida
10.1993 - 09.1996
- Conducted vocational counseling and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents with mental and/or physical disabilities.
- Evaluated client abilities, skills, interests, and needs to establish vocational goals.
- Developed Individual Plans for Employment.
- Recommended assistive technology solutions tailored to individual client needs.
- Identified and partnered with training programs to enhance client employability skills.
- Connected clients with community resources and coordinated necessary referrals.
- Established relationships with local businesses to create job opportunities for clients.
- Collaborated with Seminole County High School ESE staff on school-to-work transition initiatives.
Family Services Worker
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
Houstong, Tx
07.1990 - 07.1993
- Developed individualized service plans aligned with client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating welfare benefits and educational opportunities.
- Discussed eligibility requirements for services, aiding families in gathering documentation.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care plans and discuss progress.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology-Cum Laude
University Of Houston
Houston, TXMasters of Social Work -
University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Working with Diverse Populations
- Rapport Building
- Geriatric Care
- Caregiver Support
- Detail Oriented
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Team Collaborating
- Certified Tele-mental Health Provider (CTHP)
- Qualified Supervisor
License
FL Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - 12846
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Advent Health - Well 65+
10.2024 - Current
Private Practice Therapist
Clinical Therapist
03.2021 - 09.2025
Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor
Cornerstone Hospice
11.2006 - 07.2014
Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor
Hospice of Orange-Osceola
03.2001 - 10.2006
Social Service Director
Palm Garden of Orlando
09.1998 - 03.2001
Support Counselor
B.E.T.A.
09.1997 - 06.1998
Family Counselor - Intern
The House Next Door
10.1996 - 06.1997
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Department Of Labor And Employment
10.1993 - 09.1996
Family Services Worker
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
07.1990 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology-Cum Laude
University Of Houston
Masters of Social Work -
University Of Central Florida
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