Regina Patente
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Accomplished Social Work Therapist (LCSW-C) with a passion for serving clients through provision of empathic care and exceptional clinical skill. Proven track record at the Department of Community and Human Services and the Charles County Department of Social Services, of enhancing family safety and permanency through expert facilitation. Exceptional professional ethics and documentation proficiency. Valuable team member.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilitator of Family Partnership Meetings
Department Of Community And Human Services
03.2018 - Current
- Build rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence in preparation for family meetings.
- Guide family and professional team members through a structured conversation where all members were respected and heard.
- Foster an inclusive environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Deliver high-quality family meetings ensuring participants developed a plan to address safety and permanency concerns for their children.
Volunteer
L'Arca, Rome, Italy
- Served within a community of volunteers and residents with various developmental disabilities conducting activities of daily living
Social Work Therapist
Charles County Department Of Social Services
05.2007 - 02.2018
- Prepared and facilitated Family meetings for the purpose of addressing safety concerns for children. Managed conflict and encouraged rich discussion of needs to be addressed, available resources, and the development of a plan.
- Led monthly leadership team meetings for the Agency. Organized Agency activities to build moral and trust among supervisors and employees.
- Scheduled and led weekly case consultation meetings within the Child Welfare Division ensuring safety needs and permanency goals were being addressed for children receiving services from the Agency.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for children entering foster care to capture important family and child information and history. And, to make preliminary recommendations to help stabilize the child.
- Provided short-term goal directed therapy to children who were without a therapist and needed emotional support.
Therapist
All That's Therapeutic
12.2006 - 09.2008
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues in home or office setting.
Volunteer
CrisisLink Hotline
- Utilized Client Centered therapy model of Carl Roger of active listening to allow callers to vent and move them into problem solving, when possible.
- Assessed for suicidality and took appropriate steps if necessary.
Education
No Degree - Eriksonian Hypnosis And Brief Psychotherapy
American Hypnosis Training Academy
Silver SpringNo Degree - Trauma Certificate Program
University of Maryland Baltimore
BaltimoreMaster of Social Work - Social Work - Clinical
University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2003
Skills
- Facilitation Techniques
- Conflict Mediation
- Professional ethics understanding
- Multicultural Competence
- CBT Techniques
- Documentation requirements
- Behavior Modification
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoeducation
- Self-Care Promotion
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Scheduling and calendar management
Timeline
Facilitator of Family Partnership Meetings
Department Of Community And Human Services
03.2018 - Current
Social Work Therapist
Charles County Department Of Social Services
05.2007 - 02.2018
Therapist
All That's Therapeutic
12.2006 - 09.2008
Volunteer
L'Arca, Rome, Italy
Volunteer
CrisisLink Hotline
No Degree - Eriksonian Hypnosis And Brief Psychotherapy
American Hypnosis Training Academy
No Degree - Trauma Certificate Program
University of Maryland Baltimore
Master of Social Work - Social Work - Clinical
University of Maryland Baltimore
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