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Nicole Fenlock

Summary

Motivated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge and experience in Intimate Partner Violence, Eating Disorders, Primary Care Social Work and Substance Use Disorders. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance Veteran care.



Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Care/Intimate Partner Violence Social Work

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, PA, PA
10.2021 - Current

Program Manager: Melissa Dykstra : (412) 360-6212

Social Work Supervisor: Laura Akers : (412) 360-3143

$79,891.00

  • Currently works with veterans to provide education on VA benefits and direct them on the most efficient application process.
  • Participates on the Recovery Action Committee which focuses on the mental health recovery of the veterans we serve
  • Works with patient advocate to negotiate disagreements with veterans, clarify misunderstandings, and resolve conflicts which could potentially affect veteran care.
  • Provides various psychosocial support /intervention, crisis intervention, and risk assessment
  • Participates on VA Pittsburgh Interdisciplinary Eating Disorders Treatment Team.
  • Participates on the Women's Health SUD Pact Team.
  • Formulates treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care planning.
  • Interviews clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implements services to address needs.
  • Provider status in Strength At Home for Veterans and Strength At Home for Couples
  • Facilitates Strength At Home Group for veterans and couples that have identified as having used IPV in addition to completion of necessary intake assessments, discharge assessments and required data entry.
  • Provides RISE (Recovering from IPV through Strengths and Empowerment) treatment to VA veterans and caregivers who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence.
  • Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding Intimate Partner Violence assistance.



Primary Care Social Worker

Pittsburgh VA Healthcare-University Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2016 - 10.2021

Program Manager: Melissa Dykstra : (412) 360-6212

Social Work Supervisor: Laura Akers : (412) 360-3143

$79,891.00

  • Currently work with veterans to provide education on VA benefits and direct them on the most efficient application process
  • Currently providing coverage and assistance as back up for the Intimate Partner Violence Program
  • Assists in facilitation of Strength At Home Group for veterans who have identified as using IPV.
  • Participates on the Recovery Action Committee which focuses on the mental health recovery of the veterans we serve
  • Works with the patient advocate to negotiate disagreements with veterans, clarify misunderstandings, and resolve conflicts which could potentially affect the veterans care.
  • Provides various psychosocial support /intervention, crisis intervention, and risk assessment
  • Provided coverage to Ex-FPOW Care Clinic
  • Participated in Vietnam-era Veterans Hospice Train the Trainer Initiative
  • Formulates treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Interviews clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.

Domiciliary Case Manager

Butler VA Healthcare
Butler, PA
07.2011 - 04.2016

Social Work Executive: Melinda Hogue (724)287-4781 ext 2479

Social Work Assistant Director Halaszynski (724) 287-4781 ext 2736 or 878-271-6515, Domiciliary Chief: John Bridges (724) 285-2506

$65,665.00/year

  • Performed various clinical functions, including CM assignment, assignment/completion of Suicide Risk Assessments in addition to completion of diagnostic assessments
  • Completed psychosocial assessments, maintained treatment plans and worked with veterans on discharge plan goals
  • Attended and completed Pittsburgh VA Regional Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Training. Provided CPT to appropriate veterans within Domiciliary setting.
  • Attended and completed training for PE Dissemination Initiative with Department of Veteran Affairs for Prolonged Exposure. Provided Prolonged Exposure Therapy to appropriate veterans within Domiciliary setting.
  • Participated on Butler VA Healthcare Controlled Substance Inspection Team.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Social Services/Health Services Case Manager

Shuman Juvenile Detention Center
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2010 - 06.2011

Supervisor: Raymond Robinson (412) 665-4139 or (412) 225-5548

$40,000/yr

  • Completed psychosocial assessments on identified youth
  • Developed individualized treatment plans and discharge plans for identified youth
  • Provided supervision coverage to staff as needed
  • Assisted in preparation of reports for juvenile court
  • Consulted with Allegheny County Department of Human Services for behavioral health information
  • Served as a liaison between youth, treatment providers, court system, families, to ensure the youth's education, health, behavioral, and legal needs were all being met

Education

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Penn State University
State College, PA
06.2003

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to provide culturally-competent care to veterans and their families
  • Experience in working with dual diagnosed veterans
  • Previous experience in provision of evidence based psychotherapy such as Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Familiar with VA Healthcare operations
  • Skilled at coordinating and managing multiple tasks, projects, and assignments

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CW018452 expires 2/28/2023

Professional References

  • Chris Diamond, LCSW

Butler VA Healthcare

353 North Duffy Road

Butler, PA 16001

(724)996-8893, (724) 553-2504

  • Cordelia Nemitz, LCSW

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs-

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System- Greentree Annex

875 Greentree Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

(412) 822-2364


  • Adam Mehring, M.D.

Butler VA Healthcare

353 North Duffy Road

Butler, PA 16001

(878)- 271-6023, (717) 497-9812

Butler, PA 16001

724-285-250

Timeline

Primary Care/Intimate Partner Violence Social Work

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
10.2021 - Current

Primary Care Social Worker

Pittsburgh VA Healthcare-University Drive
04.2016 - 10.2021

Domiciliary Case Manager

Butler VA Healthcare
07.2011 - 04.2016

Social Services/Health Services Case Manager

Shuman Juvenile Detention Center
10.2010 - 06.2011

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Penn State University
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CW018452 expires 2/28/2023
Nicole Fenlock