Quanesha Brabham, MSW
Social Worker, MSW, LMSW
Houston,TX
Summary
Caring, empathetic, Social Worker with 10+ years of experience in home and outpatient settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in hopes for each individual to learn coping skills to cope with daily symptoms and/or triggers. Displays excellent listening and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
Almost Heavenly Home Care
York, PA
11.2020 - Current
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
White Deer Run
York , PA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Facilitated groups and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to 24 clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues weekly.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Outpatient Therapist
Pa Counseling Services
York, PA
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Performed intake and psycho-social assessments for average of 15 clients per week entering outpatient program.
- Identified DSM-V diagnosis and proper level of care.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Documented client progress in confidential notes and submitted in timely manner.
- Connected clients to community resources.
- Completed Trauma Informed Certification.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting to 30- 40 clients weekly.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Mental Health/ Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Bell Socialization Services Inc.
York , PA
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as co-occurring and relationship issues.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Taught daily living skills to each family participating in program.
- Assisted 75% of families successfully obtain employment and move into affordable housing.
Family Resorce Specialist
Justice Works Youth Care
York, PA
04.2012 - 12.2013
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Connected families with community resources.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Attended monthly meetings with referral source to discuss families progress.
- 75% of families were successfully completed requirements for Child Youth Services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Temple University
Harrisburg, PA 08.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Pennsylvania State Univeristy
York, PA 08.2003 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
William Penn Senior High School
York, PA 08.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Building client relationships
Treatment goal planning
Dual diagnoses expert
Psychosocial evaluations
Tauma informed certified
Anger management certified
Clinical Documentation
CBT evidence-based practice
Active listening
Crisis Management
Accomplishments
Trauma Informed Care Certified - 2019
Anger Management Certified- 2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
White Deer Run
09.2021 - 12.2021
In-Home Caregiver
Almost Heavenly Home Care
11.2020 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Pa Counseling Services
05.2016 - 11.2021
Mental Health/ Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Bell Socialization Services Inc.
10.2014 - 10.2015
Family Resorce Specialist
Justice Works Youth Care
04.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Social Work
Temple University
08.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Pennsylvania State Univeristy
08.2003 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
William Penn Senior High School
08.1998 - 06.2002