PAMELA ANN WINGATE-PEOPLES
Kinston,NC
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with background in providing various mental health services in diverse settings including hospitals, schools and private practices. Strong skills include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management and development of treatment plans. Recognized for commitment to patient advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care. Have made significant impact by improving patient access to critical resources and promoting mental health awareness within communities served.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Paradigm Counseling and Coaching, PLLC
Kinston, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Better Help
Kinston, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs.
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to help stabilize patients in distressful situations.
- Supported clients by providing psychoeducation about the impact of trauma on their lives.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
School Social Worker
Lenoir County Public Schools
Kinston, North
10.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members and by reviewing student records.
- Created a positive school climate by providing support to staff members and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Provided resources to families in need of assistance such as food banks or housing programs.
- Developed educational materials on mental health topics to be used in classrooms or during parent conferences.
- Participated in home visits to assess family dynamics and provide guidance on parenting techniques.
- Counseled parents about their children's behavior problems and provided referrals when necessary.
- Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Partnered with local agencies to facilitate access to community resources.
Outpatient Psycho-Therapist
ENC Psychological, Carolina 28501
Kinston, North
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Provided skills related to the treatment of mental health issues
- Provide Knowledge of methods, principles and techniques of social case work, psychotherapeutic interventions, and practice with individuals, groups and families
- Communicated and assisted diverse groups of people, individually and in group settings
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to help stabilize patients in distressful situations.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in a clinical setting.
- Performed psycho-social assessments, including relevant family and social history that may pertain to diagnosis and treatment.
- Counsel with families to improve communications, reducing socially unacceptable behavior, teaching coping skills, and stress management.
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs.
- Provided appropriate clinical and therapeutic recommendations to primary care providers on their patients' status and course of action needed.
- Review completed behavioral health screenings and assess, plan, and implement interventions as needed.
- Incorporated the principles of recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation; established a client-directed partnership that fosters independence, competencies, and hope.
Developmental Clinician
Child First Mental Health
Greenville, North
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided Child First Psychotherapeutic interventions with young children and their caregivers using relational, dyadic psychotherapy Avert Crisis situations by assisting the family in times of urgent need
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation according to agency policy and procedures.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on various topics such as coping skills, anger management, and grief counseling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in weekly case conferences with other clinicians to discuss progress of clients' treatment plans.
- Conducted home visits when necessary to assess living conditions of clients.
- Provided psycho-educational support to families by educating them about their loved one's diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up meetings or phone calls.
- Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
Substance Abuse Counselor
DART/Cherry, Carolina
Goldsboro, North
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Provide clinical substance abuse counseling to probationers sent by the courts and parolees released from the State Prison System transitioning back into the community
- Ensure the 12 core job functions as required by the North Carolina Substance Abuse
- Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) Provide individual and group counseling for Intense Inpatient Drug Treatment Crisis intervention related to acute emotional or physical distress during treatment process
- Provide assessment and clinical interviews to determine the client's diagnostic impression
- Determine treatment needs/plans
- Collaborate with external stakeholders regarding treatment outcomes (Probation and
- Parole, Adult Court) uple
- North, Department of Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Social Work Supervisor
Dobbs Youth Development Center
Kinston, North Carolina
07.2011 - 10.2015
- Provide social work supervision to the agency's social worker III positions through the ongoing assessment of documentation and departmental standards
- Ensure state compliance with all local, state, and government policies
- Provides collaborative services with internal and external stakeholders to promote quality rehabilitative services to the juveniles and families
- Provides oversight and guidance to the Child and Family teams to ensure that all treatment needs were met, and all barriers are adequately addressed
- Facilitated team meetings between social work staff members in order to promote collaboration and problem-solving strategies.
- Conducted performance reviews of social work staff to identify areas of improvement.
- Attended meetings related to program development, budgeting, grant writing.
- Developed and implemented policies for social work staff to ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Provide collaboration with Director of Social Services and Clinical Director
Continuing Education Instructor
Community College
Kinston, North
11.2010 - 07.2011
- Servicing the inmates of the Department of Adult Corrections in instruction of social and cognitive skills development and other skill enhancement needs Devised a curriculum conducive for skill development and community reintegration.
Service Coordinator/Therapist and CST Lead
Alternative Care Treatment Systems, Inc
, North Carolina
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw the day to day clinical operations of the agency and community support team which included the continuous evaluation of the status of the clients
- Provided appropriate planning, counseling, and coordination of treatment activities to ensure immediate attention to the individuals changing needs
- Directed and coordinated the client's admission process and treatment, rehabilitation, and support services of the program in coordination with the psychiatrist
- Scheduled the admission interviews, developed and coordinated the initial assessment and initial treatment plan; assigned the most appropriate sta to the individual treatment team
- Provided clinical supervision of the development of the comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for each client.
IFPS therapist/ Case Manager
Methodist Home for Children
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2005 - 02.2009
- Provided Intensive Crisis Intervention to families with children identiLed at imminent risk of out of home placement
- Acted as a liaison with community agencies
- Provided services in a culturally competent manner with understanding and respect for cultural and ethnic diversity.
Social Work Case Manager
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
, California
11.2001 - 12.2004
- Provided medical social work services and Case Management Services to Adult
- Oncology/Respiratory patients
- Conducted comprehensive assessments Collaborated with members of the healthcare team, the patient/family and community liaisons to assure psychological and socioeconomic needs were addressed to enhance outcomes and patient satisfaction
- Skillfully advocating and empowered patients to maintain a level of control over their treatment and for self-determination
- Provided leadership and health care coordination to address protective service issues, life care issues of high-risk clients
- Actively managed a treatment plan to address complex psychological issues of high-risk clients and provided supportive counseling
- Also serviced Neonatal
- Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department
- International Foster Care and Adoption Agency
Administrator
Carson
, California
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Ensured the overall coordination and quality of the agency's treatment foster care unit, Intensive Treatment, and Adoptions Unit.
School Social Worker
Lenoir County Public Schools
Kinston, NC
09.1992 - 09.1999
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students, families, and educators.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Partnered with local agencies to facilitate access to community resources.
- Coordinated activities for at-risk youth aimed at promoting healthy life choices.
- Advised teachers on strategies for working with difficult students or those exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Social Work Case Manager
Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Long Beach, California
10.1989 - 09.1992
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for clients.
- Facilitated client access to community resources such as housing, medical care, and education programs.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Monitored progress of clients with mental health issues to ensure treatment goals were met.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate living conditions and provide support services.
- Coordinated referrals with other community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions and case management activities.
- Provided counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, or groups.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and other professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Advised family members on how best to address behavioral issues related to mental illness or substance abuse disorders.
- Assisted physicians in determining the best course of action for medically complex cases.
- Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
Medical Social Worker
California
Long Beach
12.1989 - 11.1990
- Provided psychosocial assessments of patients to determine problem(s) interfering with patient recovery or response to their medical treatment plan
- Provided counseling, consultation, and casework through community resource planning and identifying appropriate resource referrals.
Education
Master of Social Work - Children and Family Services - Clinical Practice
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.1989
Bachelor of Science (BSW) - Social Work, Minor Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Carolina, Greenville12.1987
Skills
- SKILLS & ABILITIES OFFERED
- Self-driven and creative problem solver combining organizational insight to provide elective
- Management; Well regarded_for interpersonal, written, and oral communication; Elective
- Articulate and persuasive; gifted teacher, coach and mentor Savvy negotiator and relationship
- Builder Strong ability to cultivate multidisciplinary teams and orchestrate complex demands to
- Exceed expectations; Resource optimization and community partnership building
- Substance abuse treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group Therapy
- Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Supervision
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Individual Counseling
- Grief counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- HIPAA Regulations
- Clinical Services
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Dual diagnosis experience
- Coping mechanisms
- Psychotherapy experience
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS , Outstanding Service and Appreciation Award (MLK Award) Applause recipient for Outstanding Service
- ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS Member of the Honor Society (TUA) National Organization for Human Services National Organization of Human Services
- (Honor Society Member) Pitt County Coalition on Substance Abuse National Association of Social Workers
- PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) # C012108 North Carolina
- Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
- Qualified Clinical Social Worker(QCSW)
- Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
- CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional)
- C-DBT
- C-PD
Affiliations
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc
- Member and Licensed Minister at Koinonia Christian Center
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Paradigm Counseling and Coaching, PLLC
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Better Help
06.2022 - Current
School Social Worker
Lenoir County Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Outpatient Psycho-Therapist
ENC Psychological, Carolina 28501
10.2018 - 08.2023
Developmental Clinician
Child First Mental Health
07.2016 - 11.2018
Substance Abuse Counselor
DART/Cherry, Carolina
10.2015 - 06.2016
Social Work Supervisor
Dobbs Youth Development Center
07.2011 - 10.2015
Continuing Education Instructor
Community College
11.2010 - 07.2011
Service Coordinator/Therapist and CST Lead
Alternative Care Treatment Systems, Inc
10.2008 - 01.2011
IFPS therapist/ Case Manager
Methodist Home for Children
01.2005 - 02.2009
Social Work Case Manager
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
11.2001 - 12.2004
Administrator
Carson
07.1999 - 07.2001
School Social Worker
Lenoir County Public Schools
09.1992 - 09.1999
Medical Social Worker
California
12.1989 - 11.1990
Social Work Case Manager
Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.1989 - 09.1992
Master of Social Work - Children and Family Services - Clinical Practice
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science (BSW) - Social Work, Minor Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
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