MICHAEL GWANJAYE
Clinical Social Worker
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
To contribute towards an equitable world that builds confidence and enables vulnerable persons and communities to reach their potential. Professional summary: passionate about improving the lives of others, highly self-driven with ability to work as part of a team or independently to accomplish tasks and attain expected results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private Associate Therapist
Mindful Therapy Group
11.2022 - Current
- Roles and responsibilities
- Conducted 250 functional assessments
- Conducted 250 diagnostic assessments
- Provided counseling services to 250 unique individuals and families.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods
Mental Health Therapist
Pacific Mental Health
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Key roles and responsibilities
- Conducted 180 functional assessments
- Completed intake process with referred and walk-in clients
- Conducted 180 diagnostic assessments
- Provided counseling services to 180 unique individuals and families
- Maintained community resources and provide referrals to clients that need them.
Board Member
Mayo Clinic Research Board
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Community Engaged Research Advisory
- Contributed towards research studies reviews for 14 studies, provided feedback and community support mechanisms.
Case Aide
Olmsted County
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted 23 functional assessments
- Completed intake process with referred and walk-in clients
- Conducted 14 diagnostic assessments
- Initiated process for civil commitment and Jarvis of clients with Serious persistent Mental illness and/or substance use disorders
- Reviewed 2 unit policies and procedures and made recommendations to team members
- Participated in 120case consultation sessions
- Helped 59 clients fill out required paperwork for application, recertification, and reported changes for medical assistance and other public programs.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers
Direct Service Staff
SMB Disability Solutions
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Key Accomplishments
- Supported 4 clients to make healthy choices
- Coached 4 clients in independent living setting.
Coordinator
Rochester Community Warming Center, RCWC, Catholic Charities
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Key accomplishments
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of RCWC
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 24 staff
- Maintained 120 volunteer and 24 staff schedules to ensure all shifts are covered
- Worked with donors to receive and utilize in-kind and financial donations
- Fostered positive interactions with program volunteers and public.
Inventory officer
HALCON Corporation
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Key Accomplishments
- Tracked all parts distribution and usage throughout swing shift.
- Received, recorded, and ensured safe storage of 100s of hardware and other parts in storeroom.
- Communicated with different departments on expedited orders.
Education
MSW -
Winona State University
Winona, MN 08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelors - Guidance and Counseling
Kampala International University
Kampala, Uganda 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Active Listening
Organizational Skills
Decision-Making
Task Prioritization
Attention to Detail
Written and Verbal Communication
Team Management
Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
Private Associate Therapist
Mindful Therapy Group
11.2022 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Pacific Mental Health
06.2022 - 07.2023
MSW -
Winona State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Direct Service Staff
SMB Disability Solutions
07.2020 - 09.2020
Coordinator
Rochester Community Warming Center, RCWC, Catholic Charities
11.2019 - 05.2020
Case Aide
Olmsted County
09.2019 - 06.2022
Board Member
Mayo Clinic Research Board
08.2019 - 07.2022
Inventory officer
HALCON Corporation
06.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelors - Guidance and Counseling
Kampala International University
08.2008 - 05.2012