ROBERT THATCHER
South Bend,IN
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated Licensed Social Worker with extensive experience providing high-quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults across clinical, correctional, and residential settings. Highly skilled in psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and both individual and group therapy. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, train and mentor staff and students, and ensure compliance through accurate data collection and documentation. Experienced in suicide prevention education, staff development, and supporting patient care from admission through discharge. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker-Float
Memorial Hospital – Epworth
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitate group therapy and provide individual counseling services in an inpatient clinical setting
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services
- Coordinate discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and connection to community resources
Mental Health Director
Wellpath
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted with hiring processes and mentored new hires within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Delivered suicide prevention training and mental health education to staff
- Served as Field Instructor for BSW and MSW students, supporting professional development and continuing education
- Collected, analyzed, and reported data for compliance and regulatory standards
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments and implemented individualized treatment plans
- Provided individual counseling to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques
- Performed crisis interventions, de-escalation, and safety planning
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and discharge summaries
- Coordinated referrals and collaborated with community agencies to support continuity of care
- Supervised interns, ensuring adherence to ethical and best-practice standards
- Participated in ongoing training and supervision to maintain professional competency
Youth Care Worker
Bashor Children’s Home
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for at-risk youth
- Built strong rapport with children and families through consistent communication and support
- Implemented structured activities to promote youth development and education
- Assisted with crisis intervention, behavior redirection, and peer counseling
- Maintained consistent supervision and positive reinforcement strategies
DCS Cross System Care Facilitator
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient progress
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Advocated for patient needs while providing empathetic family support
- Documented services and progress in electronic medical records
- Collaborated effectively with internal departments and external partners
- Thrived in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of care
Mental Health Technician
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided direct patient care and emotional support in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- Assisted with therapeutic programming and daily patient activities
- Conducted crisis intervention and de-escalation for patients in distress
- Completed daily charting, safety checks, and behavioral observations
- Monitored patient progress and supported treatment plan implementation
- Maintained a safe, supportive environment through effective communication and teamwork
- Utilized problem-solving and analytical skills in high-stress situations
Education
Master of Social Work -
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN08-2022
Bachelors of Social Work -
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN05-2021
Skills
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Suicide Prevention
- Treatment & Discharge Planning
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Substance Abuse Awareness
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation & Compliance Reporting
Certification
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Narcan Administration Certified
- Gatekeeper certified for Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker-Float
Memorial Hospital – Epworth
07.2024 - Current
Mental Health Director
Wellpath
05.2022 - 07.2024
Youth Care Worker
Bashor Children’s Home
12.2021 - 09.2022
DCS Cross System Care Facilitator
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health Technician
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
05.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Social Work -
Indiana University, South Bend
Bachelors of Social Work -
Indiana University, South Bend