Patricia Sizemore
Bonnyman,KY
Summary
Motivated Social Worker/ Mental Health Counselor 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 advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Caring Behavioral Therapist with 13 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services worker II
Department Community Based Services Division of Protection and Permanency (DCBS)
- Complete intake investigative referrals and carry a case load of ongoing cases
- Complete home visits, documentation, complete Court Reports and link families to community resources and programs.
Therapist (Clinician III)
Kentucky River Community Care
01.2021 - Current
- Provide screening, assessments, diagnostic impression interviews of consumers, provide individual and group therapy to consumers and families.
Instructional Assistant
Perry County Board of Education
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborate with classroom teachers assist students in completion of work and daily tasks needed to maintain in the school setting.
Clinical Specialist
KVC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Completing interviews and completion of clinical assessments for families identifying clinical recommendations for families
- Linking families to services and resources needed to maintain family.
Clinician III
Kentucky River Community Care
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Same Job duties as current position with KRCC
Education
Masters of Education and Mental Health Counseling -
Lindsey Wilson College
12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Eastern Kentucky University
Berea, KY12.2005
Associate of Science - Human Services
Hazard Community & Technical College
12.2004
Hazard Community & Technical College
05.2003
Cordia High School
01.1996
Skills
- Excellent communication skills/Active Listener
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer skills/good organization skills
- Efficient
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Advocacy
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Treatment Planning
- Mental health knowledge
- Child Welfare Expertise
- Case Documentation
References
- Clearsie Feltner, Co-Worker, Clearsie.Feltner@krccnet.com, 606-216-3536
- Glenna Bryant, West Perry Elementary/FMD Unit, glenna.bryant2@perry.kyschools.us, (606) 202-2089
- Scott Alexander, 606-438-9639
Timeline
Therapist (Clinician III)
Kentucky River Community Care
01.2021 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Perry County Board of Education
01.2020 - 01.2021
Clinical Specialist
KVC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Clinician III
Kentucky River Community Care
01.2011 - 01.2018
Social Services worker II
Department Community Based Services Division of Protection and Permanency (DCBS)
Masters of Education and Mental Health Counseling -
Lindsey Wilson College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Human Services
Hazard Community & Technical College
Hazard Community & Technical College
Cordia High School
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