SAMUEL HICKSON
Henderson,Nevada
Summary
Articulate and technically gifted social scientist highly knowledgeable in human behavior and client consulting. Astute professional adept at using polished research skills to create and revitalize programs and strategic initiatives and pursuing a position focused on advising on socio-cultural projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Event Manager/Consultant
Onecause
05.2022 - Current
- Managed 8 to 10 event cases, focusing on administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Serenity Counseling And Support Services
01.2022 - Current
- Services
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education, and responded to crises
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and grief
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary teams
- Conducted 3 group counseling sessions each week.
SOCIAL WORKER
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships
- Developed treatments and casework programs for an average of 30 patients per month
- Reduced clients admitted to institutional care by 40% over 12 months to help people live as independently as possible
- Assisted primary care physicians with medical care plans specific to LGBTQIA+ patients
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
SOCIAL WORKER
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for patients and caregivers of dementia-related diseases to identify social service needs across eight neurological specialty clinics
- Delivered a patient-centered and personalized approach to therapy in a motivating and comfortable environment for individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease
- Cultivated community partnerships and gathered collateral information to link patients and families with appropriate referrals for community resources and entitlements
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify the cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior, and teach new behavioral skills to over 100 patients with cognitive disorders.
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations detailing results and conclusions
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations
- Coordinated clinical trials focused on disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease
- Oversaw research projects focused on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease with teams of up to 14 members and budgets of $100,000 or more.
Education
Ph.D - General Advanced Studies, Human Behavior
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2021
MBA - General Business
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2017
Master of Science - Social Administration, Community and Social Development
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
The College At Brockport, SUNY
Brockport, NY05.2010
Skills
- Client Needs Assessment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Environmental Impediments Management
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Evaluation
- Social Research
- Crisis Resolution
- Individual Counseling
- Medicaid and Medicare Paperwork
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Advocacy
- Policy Advising
Accomplishments
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Hickson, S.J., Volpe-van Dijk, H. Silent but real: The struggle for racial identification for multiracial people in modern America. McNair Summer Research Journal 2009
Certification
Certified Health Coach, American Council on Exercise - 2022
Certified Moca Rater, MoCA Test Inc. - 2020
Licensed Master Social Work - 2014
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Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Delta Member
Alpha Chi Member
Timeline
Event Manager/Consultant
Onecause
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Serenity Counseling And Support Services
01.2022 - Current
SOCIAL WORKER
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
SOCIAL WORKER
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
01.2015 - 01.2019
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
07.2012 - 01.2015
Ph.D - General Advanced Studies, Human Behavior
Capella University
MBA - General Business
Capella University
Master of Science - Social Administration, Community and Social Development
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
The College At Brockport, SUNY
Research Interests
Research: Medical Ethics ⬥ Stigma in Medicine ⬥ Social Work and Medicine ⬥Community Medicine ⬥ Collective Thought ⬥ LGBTQIA+ Health ⬥ Social-Anthropological Contributions to Community Well-Being ⬥ Health Behavior
Research Interests
Research: Medical Ethics ⬥ Stigma in Medicine ⬥ Social Work and Medicine ⬥Community Medicine ⬥ Collective Thought ⬥ LGBTQIA+ Health ⬥ Social-Anthropological Contributions to Community Well-Being ⬥ Health Behavior
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