Ruby Lockridge
Scranton,PA
Summary
" Remaining open and teachable every day" Compassionate social worker with 3-4 years of experiencing providing therapy and case management services to diverse populations. Enjoys working within teams but also has the ability to work independently and problem solve. Not afraid of fast paced or high stress environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a part-time position. Ready to help a team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Therapist
Scranton Counseling Center
05.2022 - Current
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Server
Marleys Restaurant
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
- Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Intern
Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided short term therapy for children and adolescents in a school based and partial hospitalization setting.
- Documented sessions in compliance with current federal and state regulations
- Role Modeled appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for clients to promote a safe and positive environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to report youth behavior and progress.
- Taught positive coping skills, anger management skills, and distress tolerance techniques with the goal of decreasing acute symptoms and improving overall behaviors at school and at home.
Supports Coordinator/Casemanager
CMSU
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered high quality case management to individuals diagnosed with mental health and intellectual disabilities, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Communicated with and coordinated between individuals, families and service providers to best manage treatment services.
- Identified treatment and care needs of clients and completed treatment plans to reflect client's needs.
- Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow up documentation for admitted and transferred clients.
- Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
Case Manager 2
Northumberland County
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided case management services for adults with serious mental illnesses
- Provided crisis intervention and risk assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
- Referred clients to other community services as identified by assessing their individual need
- Created treatment plans collaboratively with clients and reviewed them regularly with clients
- Built strong therapeutic relationships and provided a safes space for clients
- Participated in psychiatric consultation, treatment team meetings, regular supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings
- Created Safety Plans collaboratively with clients
Sales Team Member
Sheetz
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed Food Prep
- Ensured Total Customer Focus while running the cash register
- Stocked Shelves as needed
- Maintained cleanliness of store
- Worked as a member of a positive, friendly, customer focused team
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Community Outreach
- Highly Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
- Working Collaboratively
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Currently supervises team of 3 staff members.
- Acquired License of Social Work
Affiliations
- Outstanding Educator for the Bloomsburg Women's Center for 2018
Timeline
Mobile Therapist
Scranton Counseling Center
05.2022 - Current
Intern
Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18
12.2021 - 04.2022
Server
Marleys Restaurant
07.2021 - 05.2022
Supports Coordinator/Casemanager
CMSU
10.2020 - 07.2021
Case Manager 2
Northumberland County
05.2019 - 10.2020
Sales Team Member
Sheetz
04.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Marywood University
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