Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
Collaborated with school staff, families, and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
Field Practicum: MSW Clinical Intern
Outlook Clinic- Advent Health
08.2020 - 05.2021
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes.
Improved coping skills among clients experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms through the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development.
Maintained accurate documentation for each client via EHR, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines.
Child Protective Investigator
Florida Department Of Children And Families
07.2018 - 06.2020
Improved child safety by conducting thorough investigations regarding allegations of child abuse and neglect, working closely with law enforcement and Children's Legal Services.
Enhanced family support systems by connecting families with appropriate resources and services.
Documented cases meticulously, maintaining accurate records for court proceedings and agency use.
Conservatorship Specialist I
Child Protective Services
06.2016 - 02.2017
Provided on-going case management services to children in substitute care with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or making other permanent arrangements for their care.
Initiated appropriate legal action and/or testified in court to achieve protection or permanent placement plans for children.
Created service plans and assessed parental progress, towards positive family reunification.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate on going child safety and permanency.
Field Practicum: BSW Intern
Denton County District Attorney’s Office
01.2016 - 05.2016
Supported individuals who were the victim of felony family violence navigate the legal process.
Conducted assessments with victims to identify risk factors, helped formulate safety plans, and provided referrals for community resources.
Provided advocacy for victims during pre-trial meetings with state prosecutors and felony family violence trials.
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