Nicole Reeves
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Health Connect America
Shelbyville, TN
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Examined 20 individuals per week and developed proper treatment plans.
- Taught patients how to properly use exercise techniques.
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Counseled up to 20 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Completed full Universal and ASAM assessments to determine best courses of actions.
- Effectively maintained caseload of 20 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Maintained client caseload of 20 individuals and couples per week.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Led weekly Intensive Outpatient group therapy with up to 10 participants focusing on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
Mid-Day Assistant
Murfreesboro City Schools - Cason Lane Academy
Murfreesboro, TN
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted teachers in the preparation and maintenance of instructional materials and activities.
- Assisted students with direct instruction (tutoring and administering assessments).
- Performed clerical skills for teachers.
- Monitored large groups of children.
- Assisted in the school office.
Social Work Intern
Hearth Hospice
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Completed Psychosocial Assessments
- Completed Chart Audits
- Offered community resource guidance to patients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify patient well-being in healthy and stable environment.
- Maintained regular contact with patients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
School-Based Therapy Intern
Centerstone
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Counseled up to 7 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
- Led weekly group with up to 12 participants focusing on Anger
- Completed treatment plans, Progress notes, psychosocial assessments, administered the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the ACE's Scale
Graduate Assistant
The University Of Te
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Cataloged data and research into Radius databases.
- Analyzed acquired information and presented information to the Recruitment and Marketing Coordinator.
- Contributed to Minority Graduate Student Association
- Coordinated Liaison's travel to other universities graduate fairs
Co-Teacher
Glorious Wonders Child Care Center
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Collaborated with parents of toddler and pre-k students to increase comprehensive and long-term success.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for students ages 3 to 4.
Case Management Intern
Chattanooga Room In The Inn
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Coordinated potential candidates admission interviews
Primary Therapist
Tulip Hill Recovery
Murfreesboro, TN
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Facilitated group sessions with 10- 27 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Completed full Biopsychosocial assessments to determine best courses of actions.
- Counseled up to 7 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with substance use disorders .
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackman High School
Murfreesboro, TN05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Case Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Treatment Plan Guidance
- Long-Term Care
- Behavioral Health
- Social Work
- Crisis Intervention
- Hospice Care
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Educational Programs
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Crisis Situation Awareness
- Breathing Techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Therapeutic Services
- HIPAA Requirements
- Group Activities
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Patient Documentation
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- TF-CBT Web 2.0
- Nalaxone
- Licensed Master of Social Work
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Tulip Hill Recovery
10.2022 - 10.2024
Outpatient Therapist
Health Connect America
07.2021 - 10.2022
Mid-Day Assistant
Murfreesboro City Schools - Cason Lane Academy
09.2020 - 07.2021
Social Work Intern
Hearth Hospice
05.2020 - 07.2020
School-Based Therapy Intern
Centerstone
08.2019 - 01.2020
Graduate Assistant
The University Of Te
08.2019 - 11.2019
Case Management Intern
Chattanooga Room In The Inn
01.2018 - 07.2018
Co-Teacher
Glorious Wonders Child Care Center
05.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Blackman High School
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga