Sandra Ward
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Danbury,CT
Summary
Versatile [Job Title] certified in [Area of certification] and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, including special-needs populations and emancipated youth. Motivated Social Worker with 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. Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating therapy sessions. Proficient in DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, ICD-10 codes and [Software]. Passionate about advocacy for clients' right and community reintegration.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Social Worker
State Of Connecticut Office Of Public Defender
Danbury, CT
05.1989 - Current
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Delivered social work services to [Population] in [Type] settings.
- Offered individual and group therapeutic counseling.
- Delivered crisis-related support to students and staff.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as [Disorder], [Disorder] and [Disorder].
- Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Supervised [Number] interns and gave case management feedback.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT 09.1995 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Social Work
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT 09.1985 - 05.1990
Skills
[Population] expertise
Case management
Treatment planning
Obtaining authorizations
Client advocacy
Trauma-informed care
Psychosocial evaluations
Presenting cases
Clinical services
Psychosocial assessments
Psychotherapy experience
Coordinating care
Crisis Intervention
License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Timeline
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Connecticut State University
09.1995 - 05.1996
Forensic Social Worker
State Of Connecticut Office Of Public Defender
05.1989 - Current
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Social Work
Western Connecticut State University
09.1985 - 05.1990