Michele R. White
Pearland,TX
Summary
A recent licensed Master of Social Work honors graduate with a 4.0 GPA seeking a position as a medical social worker. Experienced in hospital social work conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, grief counseling with patients and family members, and discharge planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Work Intern
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, grief counseling with families, group counseling, video counseling sessions, case management, home visits, crisis intervention, documentation, and resource referrals
- Rotations: Palliative Care/Hospice Inpatient Unit, HUDVASH, and Home-Based Primary Care
- Shadowed LCSW's in Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, Inpatient Medicine, and the Emergency Department
Case Management Intern
Star of Hope Women and Family Development Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted assigned residents in the transition from being unhoused to self-sufficiency by collaboratively developing their short and long-term goals and objectives
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments
- Taught life skills classes to youth and adults
- Created a curriculum to help unsheltered youth recognize and develop their character strengths
- Monitored the residents' compliance with program rules and regulations
- Audited the electronic records of case managers to ensure accurate completion
Real Estate Agent
Independent Contractor
01.2015 - Current
- Assist clients with buying, selling, and leasing real estate
- Reviews and negotiates contracts
- Hosts open houses
- Coordinates closings with escrow agents and loan officers
Employee Relations and Training and Development Advisor
Aramco Services Company
01.2014 - 03.2019
- Provided employment counseling to employees
- Consulted and advised management on employee issues
- Conducted workplace investigations
- Worked with the l department to develop and deliver company-wide compliance training
Academic Advisor/Career Counselor
Aramco Services Company
10.2008 - 01.2014
- Provided academic and career counseling to scholarship students and employees obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees at 15 universities in the US and Canada
- Served as a company liaison to faculty and international department staff to ensure student success
Director of Diversity Education
Southwestern University
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Developed and facilitated Diversity Education training for faculty, staff, and students
- Mediated and facilitated diversity and inclusion conversations with faculty, staff, and students
- Founded the SU-CORE Diversity Conference
Assistant Director of Wellness and Diversity Education
Southwestern University
09.2003 - 07.2006
- Served as a liaison to student organizations (EBONY; Latinos Unidos; Muslim Student Association, and SU Native)
- Assisted in developing and facilitating wellness education training modules and events
- Founded the Multi-Cultural Coordinating Council (MCC) – an umbrella organization for cultural organizations
Counselor | Coordinator of Career Counseling and Testing Services
Texas A&M University
06.2000 - 07.2003
- Provided career, academic and personal counseling
- Developed, facilitated, and scheduled career exploration workshops
- Designed and created career services brochures and flyers
- Wrote articles for the academic and career month newsletter
- Managed the career services budget
- Served as a presenter/speaker for the New Student Conferences
- Taught a two-hour credit course entitled 'Succeeding in College'
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Sociology, Counseling Psychology
Texas Southern University
HoustonBachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Houston
Houston, TXMaster of Social Work -
The University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2024
Organizational Memberships
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Committee Member
- The American Red Cross – Disaster Assistance Team Volunteer
- Lord of the Streets (LOTS) Homeless Program Volunteer
- Trinity Jazz Festival- Co-Chair
Timeline
Medical Social Work Intern
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Case Management Intern
Star of Hope Women and Family Development Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Real Estate Agent
Independent Contractor
01.2015 - Current
Employee Relations and Training and Development Advisor
Aramco Services Company
01.2014 - 03.2019
Academic Advisor/Career Counselor
Aramco Services Company
10.2008 - 01.2014
Director of Diversity Education
Southwestern University
06.2006 - 07.2008
Assistant Director of Wellness and Diversity Education
Southwestern University
09.2003 - 07.2006
Counselor | Coordinator of Career Counseling and Testing Services
Texas A&M University
06.2000 - 07.2003
Master of Arts - Clinical Sociology, Counseling Psychology
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Houston
Master of Social Work -
The University of Houston
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