Mary Frances "Fran" Beslin
Rayne,LA
Summary
Compassionate and goal-driven Social Worker specializing in crisis intervention and counseling. Provides behavioral assistance to help all students. Flexible and personable approach to building rapport and addressing challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Identifying Client Goals
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- BioPsychoSocial Assessments
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work With A Clinical Concentration
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2019
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Harris School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Treated student patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.
- Provided brief crisis intervention and collaborated with students to determine their therapeutic goals.
- Co-facilitated weekly meetings with supervisor to inform parents/guardians on their child's therapeutic progress.
- Designed and implemented staff-wide team-building workshop to further foster a positive and supportive workplace.
Nonprofit Social Work Intern
Emancipation Economic Development Council
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable services.
- Designed email campaign promoting Community Supported Agriculture to provide access to fresh produce in a low-income area .
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
Chief Social Work Intern for the Health Fair
Community Cloth
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed a team of interns and community advocates to develop the Third Ward Collaborative Health Fair.
- Coordinated local community leaders, such as the Senior Director of Healthcare Systems and Community Impact of the American Heart Association, to be panelists for the health fair.
- Analyzed the logistics of the virtual health fair.
- Conducted social media and marketing campaign for the virtual health fair.
Behavioral Health Technician
Aspire Behavioral Health Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated 1:1 therapy to clients ages 3-10 years old that have Autism Spectrum Disorder, utilizing the Applied Behavior Analysis modality, in both the clinic and home settings.
- Efficiently collected data on clients' behaviors, documented sessions, and reported findings to Board Certified Behavior Analyst and parents/guardians.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Co-facilitated social skills groups, language acquisition, and self-help skills.
Therapy Extender
Dynamic Therapy Specialists, LLC
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs clients ages five to twelve using various instructional techniques to improve academic, behavioral, cognitive, and motor skills.
- Cultivated connections and strong client rapport to foster therapy engagement, in addition to recording client progress to inform interdisciplinary team.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives.
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Play Facilitator at The Children's Museum of Acadiana (March 2023 - current)
- Oversees children in exhibits to monitor safety and suitability of
activities. - Supports development of social skills of children through play-based
learning. - Inventories activity supplies to inform museum directors of needed
medical, arts and crafts and exhibit materials.
Volunteer Community Advocate at The Daily Manna Christian Service Center (Sept. 2022 - Feb. 2023)
- Collected second-hand clothing and items to stock community store.
- Collaborated closely with team members to create a safe space for
community residents to visit. - Identified community organizations and leaders to field residents
toward individual resources needed.
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Frog Festival Volunteer
- LSU Alumni Association, Acadiana Chapter
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Only when diverse perspectives are included, respected, and valued can we start to get a full picture of the world."
Brene' Brown
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Harris School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Chief Social Work Intern for the Health Fair
Community Cloth
10.2020 - 03.2021
Nonprofit Social Work Intern
Emancipation Economic Development Council
09.2020 - 05.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
Aspire Behavioral Health Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Therapy Extender
Dynamic Therapy Specialists, LLC
01.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work With A Clinical Concentration
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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