Samantha Woods
Killeen,TX
Summary
Diligent Counselor with strong foundation in clinical social work. Demonstrated ability to provide effective support and counseling to diverse populations. Proven skills in crisis intervention and case management.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Clinical Social Worker
Deeroaks
05.2022 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Conducted 45 individual counseling sessions each week.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Trained in medical and mental health diagnosis, disabilities, and treatment procedures
- Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations and treatment plans
- Consults with other providers regarding patient care
- Participated in clinical meetings.
Mammogram Coordinator/Womens Unit Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2008 - 08.2022
- 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 therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Clinical Staff Social Worker PRN
Medoptions
04.2000 - 08.2022
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Provided services to approximately 75 clients
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Social Worker
Scott and White Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Psychiatric Social Worker PRN
Metroplex Behavioral Health
08.2002 - 07.2007
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Established strong professional relationships with community resources such as housing agencies, substance abuse treatment centers, and healthcare providers, facilitating successful referrals for clients in need.
- Enhanced patient support networks through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses.
- Maintained accurate case records with detailed documentation of client progress towards treatment goals.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Managed caseloads of diverse patient populations with varying levels of acuity and complexity, maintaining consistent service delivery standards.
- Promoted a safe and supportive therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with clients and maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to accurately identify client needs and strengths, informing appropriate interventions and services.
- Collaborated with school personnel to ensure proper accommodations for students experiencing mental health challenges.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for high-risk patients, effectively managing emergency situations to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Provided psychoeducation to clients and their families on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Educated clients and families about dangers of substance abuse and addiction.
- Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
Child Protective Investigator
State Of Texas
10.2004 - 08.2006
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations.
- Identified patterns of abuse/neglect during investigations by reviewing case histories and drawing connections between past incidents and current concerns.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough investigations into allegations of abuse and neglect.
- Assessed the need for legal intervention, making recommendations to supervisors and collaborating with legal teams to ensure child''s safety and wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current on best practices in child protection investigation techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive assessments and intervention plans for children at risk.
- Promoted positive outcomes for children by addressing barriers to reunification with their families.
- Utilized strong interviewing skills to gather critical information from children, parents, educators, medical professionals, and law enforcement personnel.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding timelines for investigations, documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Provided expert testimony in court hearings, contributing to informed decisions on child welfare matters.
- Enhanced family support systems by connecting families with appropriate resources and services.
- Managed high caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and level of risk to the child.
- Documented cases meticulously, maintaining accurate records for court proceedings and agency use.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, interview family members, and observe interactions between children and caregivers.
- Reduced risk of harm to children by identifying safety concerns during investigative assessments.
- Facilitated successful reunifications through supportive case management and follow-up monitoring.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Child Protection Supervisor
State Of Texas
08.1987 - 10.2004
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Supervised 9 specialists conducting investigations. Managed outcomes Trained staff, provided feedback, conducted monthly and yearly evaluations.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hawai'i Pacific University
Oahu, Hawai'i12-1987
Skills
- Trauma-sensitive care
- Suicide risk evaluation
- Client case management
- Psychoeducational training
- Healthcare service delivery
- Care coordination
- Service management
- Bereavement support
- One-on-one therapy
- Crisis management
- Cultural awareness
- Psychosocial assessment
- Evaluation skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Secretary's Hands and Heart Award through effectively helping and working with the Veteran homeless population in Bell, Coryell and McLennan Counties.
- Provided outreach to Veterans held at Bell County Jail assessing for services and coordinating with the court systems to transfer them to various, appropriate community resources/programs
- Member of various community programs working with children at risk, abuse, hopelessness.
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Staff Clinical Social Worker
Deeroaks
05.2022 - Current
Mammogram Coordinator/Womens Unit Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2008 - 08.2022
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Social Worker
Scott and White Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008
Child Protective Investigator
State Of Texas
10.2004 - 08.2006
Psychiatric Social Worker PRN
Metroplex Behavioral Health
08.2002 - 07.2007
Clinical Staff Social Worker PRN
Medoptions
04.2000 - 08.2022
Child Protection Supervisor
State Of Texas
08.1987 - 10.2004
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hawai'i Pacific University
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