Orelia Daye, LMSW
Wildwood,GA
Summary
Social worker with specialization in holistic mental health care. Proven expertise in implementing evidence-based practices to improve client emotional regulation and enhance overall quality of life. Committed to fostering resilience and well-being through tailored support strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Provider
Wildwood Health
, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive mental health care to clients using a holistic lifestyle medicine framework, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Applies evidence-based therapeutic modalities to measurable reductions in client anxiety, depression, and relapse rates.
- Successfully supported clients in reaching treatment goals such as increased emotional regulation, improved coping strategies, restored daily functioning, and enhanced overall quality of life.
Instructor/Practicum Coordinator
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Jamaica
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided direct supervision and guidance to practicum students while building partnerships with on-site Supervisors.
- Prepared practicum students for the field placement by hosting 12 professional development seminars each semester.
- Empowered final-year students by facilitating mental health counseling, case management, and career advisement through weekly in-class simulation sessions.
- Lectured a minimum of 4 interactive social work courses.
- Engaged current and prospective students in academic advisement and consulting services.
- Coordinated the online Language and Content Examination to accommodate local and international final year students resulting in a flexible, organized, and transparent process for faculty and students resulting in a 95% success rate.
Mental Health Therapist
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
Goshen, USA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided office-based individual, family, and group therapy for clients ages 5 to 18 years old.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy modalities in treatment interventions.
- Conducted biopsychosocial intake and CANSA assessments.
- Joined clients and families in developing strengths-based individualized Treatment Plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of clients with complex care needs.
Graduate Assistant
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, USA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Successfully collaborated with a university Professor to publish an article focused on trauma-informed care.
- Support departmental processes related to peer advising/mentoring, orientation and outreach activities, and research while managing student-related administrative tasks.
Phone Chaplain
Adventist Information Ministry
Berrien Springs, USA
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided a friendly, compassionate, and appropriate listening ear for those who need support and guidance through prayer, counseling, and bible study.
- Trained new employees on appropriate compliance, ethical behavior, and confidentiality skills.
Parenting Skills Instructor
Benton Harbour Area Schools
Benton Harbour, USA
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Instructed at least two parenting skills classes per week to empower both English and Spanish-speaking inner-city parents.
- Completed parenting classes for at least 15 parents for each quarter.
- Facilitated group sessions to engage parents in role-playing to improve problem-solving skills.
- Worked collaboratively with the parenting skills team to plan the parenting skills curriculum and discuss progress and challenges encountered.
Social Work Intern- Case Manager
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
South Bend, USA
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided support to clients by assessing their psycho-social and socio-economic needs.
- Linked and coordinated services for clients that complemented their full array of healthcare needs and challenges.
- Developed and monitored person-centered plans and treatment goals and collaborated with other team members to maximize treatment to clients.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, USA08-2018
Bachelor of Guidance Counselling -
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Jamaica08-2013
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Mental health assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Counseling techniques
- Mentorship and advisement
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 09/01/24
- Lifestyle Educator, Uchee Pines Institute, Seal, AL, 06/30/24
- Life Coach, New Skills Academy, Hertford, United Kingdom, 03/31/22
Publications
Slikker, Ingrid and Daye, Orelia, The Impact of Trauma: How Do We Present Jesus to Those So Fractured?, Journal of Adventist Mission Studies, Vol. 14, No. 1, 37 – 47, 2018
Activities
- Member- National Association of Social Workers- Present
- Board Member- Wildwood SDA Church- Present
- Constituency Member- Wildwood Health Institute- Present
- Recruitment and Admissions Sub-Committee Member, Northern Caribbean University- 07/31/23
- Chief Sponsor, Social Work Students' Association at Northern Caribbean University- 07/31/23
Timeline
Mental Health Provider
Wildwood Health
07.2024 - Current
Instructor/Practicum Coordinator
Northern Caribbean University
01.2020 - 07.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
09.2018 - 08.2019
Parenting Skills Instructor
Benton Harbour Area Schools
11.2017 - 06.2018
Social Work Intern- Case Manager
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
11.2017 - 05.2018
Graduate Assistant
Andrews University
08.2017 - 08.2018
Phone Chaplain
Adventist Information Ministry
01.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Social Work -
Andrews University
Bachelor of Guidance Counselling -
Northern Caribbean University