Quadrica M Hogan
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Service-focused, with a strong commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth and the physically and mentally disabled populations. Skilled professional with a Masters of Social Work, strong skills applied to adult and youth populations. Experience in individual and group facilitating, assessments, crisis intervention, behavior management, youth education, agency partnership and community outreach for individuals with mental illness, at-risk youth, and families. Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. Effective in verbal and written communications. Resourceful in community linkage services. Expertise in working with individuals with dual diagnosis. Proven record of success in communicating and interacting with clients, physicians, nurses, social workers, family services workers, residential and community agencies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinician
Viewpoint Health
Lawrenceville, Ga
03.2022 - Current
- Completes diagnostic formulations and appropriate assessments on clients with mental illness and substance use disorder.
- Collaboratively formulate a treatment plan addressing issues identified in assessments.
- Provide short-term individual and group therapy using evidence-based practice therapies for client with SPMI &/or SUD
- Assist clients in identifying, developing, and sustaining appropriate natural support systems.
- Provide psychoeducation around mental health, substance use, trauma, and recovery.
- Collaborate with other behavioral health and physical health providers to holistically address client needs.
- Complete all required documentation (daily clinical notes, assessments, treatment plans) in an accurate and timely manner (agency standard 24hrs).
- Participate in clinical supervision to increase competence and professional development.
- Participate in on-call rotation to provide after hour coverage, via phone.
- Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency and/or supervisor.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Therapist
Family Ties Inc
Sandy Springs, Ga
11.2019 - Current
- Facilitated individual, group, and family counseling, including educational sessions for clients and/or family members with mental health and co-occurring disorders in an outpatient setting.
- Conduct in-home Core services; individual and family therapy sessions incorporating Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2-4x monthly
- Provide school-based therapy for educational support and promote positive peer interactions
Care Coordinator
ACT
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Supports individuals who are recovering from a severe and persistent mental illness, and advocates for person-centered care so individuals can thrive in their community
- Promote sustained mental health recovery in the least restrictive environment
- Provide intensive services in an individual’s natural setting
- Prepare an individual to lead their own recovery
- ACT is a comprehensive team of mental health professionals with 24/7 availability; and
Team Lead: Social Service Specialist (Foster Care)
Department of Family and Children Services
Atlanta, Ga
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Conduct home visits to assess the safety of or danger to children reportedly abused or neglected, work with families to develop a case plan as well as assess the progress or lack thereof in meeting case plan goals.
- Transporting clients to receive health, mental health, substance abuse, and other treatment services is typical and can take up the better part of the day depending on where the client lives in proximity to service providers.
- Write court reports on cases, provide court testimony and regularly work with attorneys for the parent, child, and DFCS.
- Locate relatives and foster families or other placement services for children and physically transport children who may be upset about life circumstances.
- Refer client/family to community linkage to prepare for discharge
Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist
Viewpoint Health
Decatur, GA
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide person-centered care to adolescents, 14-17 years of age. Assist youths to participate in unit activities and unit programming.
- Assists youth to improve communication skills, self-help skills, and self-management skills
- Plans and implements therapeutic, leisure person-centered and training activities based on age and functional level of assigned clients.
- Leads educational and skill training groups also complete daily progress notes on clients assigned.
Direct Support Professional
Georgia Mentor Network
Albany, GA
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care.
- Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities.
- Support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Clinical
Walden University
11-2019
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2015
Skills
- Goal Setting, Treatment/ Case Planning Field Work Supervision, Child/Family Advocacy, Direct Care, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Data Management, Social Skill Building, Case Management Basic Living Skills, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Social Resource Referral, Acute Inpatient Care, Quick learner, Client-focused Mental Health, Results-oriented, Mentor and peer specialist, Trainer, Person-centered approach, Emotion-focused Family Therapy, Treatment plan assessments/reassessments, Housing stability resources, AMSR, Safety planning, Discharge Planning, and Solution-Focused Case Planning
- Software: Proficient Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and Excel), Knowledge of Carelogic system
- Hardware: Proficient in Avaya and Cisco phones, Lexmark and Xerox products (copiers, printers, and scanners), Windows PC’s
- Certification: HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED, Solution Based Case-Work, CPI, and Foster Care Case Management, Recovery Oriented-CTR
- Knowledge & Experience: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Distress Tolerance skills (crisis stabilization skills) in an acute adolescent in-patient setting, TF-CBT (individual, family), CBT (adult/adolescent)
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers 2014- present
Timeline
Behavioral Health Clinician
Viewpoint Health
03.2022 - Current
Care Coordinator
ACT
08.2021 - 01.2022
Therapist
Family Ties Inc
11.2019 - Current
Team Lead: Social Service Specialist (Foster Care)
Department of Family and Children Services
09.2016 - 08.2019
Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist
Viewpoint Health
10.2015 - 09.2016
Direct Support Professional
Georgia Mentor Network
07.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Albany State University
Masters of Social Work - Clinical
Walden University