SANDRA L SEALE
Seminole,FL
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, skilled in assessing the needs of individuals, families and programs; and implementing appropriate interventions to reach desired outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Social Worker
Dept. of Veteran Affairs - Bay Pines VA
Bay Pines, Florida
08.2024 - Current
- Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Primary Therapist with the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program and the Residential Center for Sexual Trauma Services Program.
- Facilitate in-depth psychosocial assessments for veterans with a history of sexual trauma, and a diagnosis of PTSD, and veterans with Substance Use Disorders
- Collaborate with Veterans and multi-disciplinary team to develop specific, recovery-oriented treatment plans
- Provide Evidence - Based individual and group therapy to veterans with a diagnosis of PTSD and Substance Use, and comorbid disorders, such as Bipolar Disorder, other Mood Disorders and Axis II Disorders, as well as grief related issues.
- Implement assessment tools as well as methods for measuring effectiveness of Mental Health practice and services such as CAPS-5-R, BAM, PHQ-9, PCL-5, DERS
Certified Coach
FASTer Way To Fat Loss
Seminole, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Served as an individual and corporate coach for the 6 week community rounds
- Served as a VIP Community Coach
- Provided services virtually via email, social media (I.e. Facebook groups and Instagram), phone calls, texts and Zoom calls.
- Educated clients on the FASTer Way To Fat Loss strategies as well as assist in executing those strategies in order to reach their health and wellness goals.
- Provided guidance to individuals in order to help them identify obstacles or challenges impeding progress towards desired objectives.
- Created an environment where clients felt comfortable expressing themselves openly without fear of criticism or judgement.
- Provided resources such as books, articles, websites, podcasts. that may be beneficial for furthering personal growth.
- Monitored client progress throughout the coaching process and adjusted plans accordingly.
Client and Coach Support Specialist
FASTer Way To Fat Loss
Clearwater, FL
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with clients and certified FWTFL coaches through friendly interactions and problem-solving abilities.
- Resolved customer and coach inquiries and concerns via phone, email, or other communication channels.
- Escalated complex customer and coach inquiries to appropriate supervisor when necessary.
- Maintained client relationships and listened to needs and pain points to provide strategic internal feedback.
- Delivered high level of service to clients and certified coaches to both maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Fee Basis Social Worker
Dept of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
Bay Pines, Florida
12.2015 - 02.2017
- As needed/Variable hours
- Provided professional mental health and medical social work services
- Facilitated in-depth psychosocial assessments
- Collaborated with veterans and multi-disciplinary team to develop specific, recovery-oriented treatment plans
- Provided evidenced based treatment modalities to veterans in individual, family and group settings
- Coordinated social work services and provide case management
- Implemented methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services such as the PTSD Checklist (PCL), the Patient Depression Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory and patient satisfaction surveys
PRN Social Worker
Empath Health
Clearwater, Florida
11.2015 - 07.2016
- As needed/Variable hours
- Facilitated in-depth psychosocial assessments for patients admitted to Hospice, and their families
- Provided medical social work services and case management support to all assigned hospice patients and their families
- Facilitated Discharge Planning
- Provided mental health support, family therapy, and grief counseling
Senior Social Worker (GS-185) GS-12
Dept of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
Bay Pines, Florida
07.2010 - 11.2015
- 40 hours per week
- Mental Health Social Worker for the Palm Harbor Community Based Outpatient Clinic
- Facilitated in-depth psychosocial assessments
- Collaborated with veterans and multi-disciplinary team to develop specific, recovery-oriented treatment plans
- Provided evidenced based treatment modalities to veterans in individual, family and group settings
- Implemented methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services such as the PTSD Checklist (PCL), the Patient Depression Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, and patient satisfaction surveys
Mental Health Social Worker (GS-185) GS-11
Dept of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
Bay Pines, Florida
08.2006 - 07.2010
- Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Primary Therapist with the Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Center for Sexual Trauma Services
- Facilitated in-depth psychosocial assessments for veterans with a history of sexual trauma, and a diagnosis of PTSD and other related disorders in both the residential and outpatient program
- Collaborated with veterans and multi-disciplinary team to develop specific, recovery-oriented treatment plans
- Provided individual, family and group therapy, as well as psycho education classes
- Provided evidenced based treatment modalities to veterans with a history of sexual trauma and a diagnosis of PTSD and co-morbid disorders such as Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders and Axis II Disorders, as well as grief related issues in residential and outpatient care
- Implemented methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services such as the PTSD Symptom Scale Self-Report (PSS-SR), the Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI), the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the PTSD Symptom Scale Interview (PSSI)
- Served on the PTSD Performance Improvement Committee
- Chairperson for the PTSD Outpatient Program Redesign Committee responsible for improving patient flow through the outpatient program
- Provided education and consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of veterans with a history of sexual trauma and PTSD
- Provided annual training to local clinical staff, as well as clinical staff from other national VA facilities, during a 3-day Military Sexual Trauma Training program
Social Work Intern
Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
Bay Pines, Florida
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Case Manager and Primary Therapist for veterans in the Geropsychiatry Program
- Facilitated in-depth psychosocial assessments
- Coordinated social work services for inpatient and outpatient care
- Facilitated support groups for caregivers of Geropsychiatry patients
- Facilitated groups in the outpatient mental health clinic
- Facilitated in-depth psychosocial assessments for veterans with a history of sexual trauma, PTSD and other related disorders
- Provided evidenced-based modalities for the treatment of sexual trauma and PTSD in the residential sexual trauma program
Oncology Social Worker
Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center
Thomasville, Georgia
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Full-Time - 40 hours per week
- Assisted Oncology patients and their families from diagnosis throughout treatment
- Facilitated in depth psychosocial assessments
- Provided individual, family and group counseling
- Facilitated medical payment for Oncology treatment through Medicare, Medicaid, and non-profit organizations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team through daily meetings and weekly Tumor Board consultations
- Facilitated discharge planning
- Facilitated support groups for cancer patients as well as families and caregivers
- Educated patients and caregivers, regarding services and resources offered, during new patient orientation
Assistant Store Manager
Limited Brands - Victoria's Secret Stores
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2001 - 05.2005
- Full-Time - 40 hours per week
- Executed sales plans to reach company goals
- Directed strategic and brand-appropriate marketing initiatives to improve presentation and maximize sales
- Recruited, hired, developed and retained retail talent for the company
- Held each team member accountable for achieving brand and performance goals
- Facilitated effective communication between staff members, as well as staff and upper management
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management
- Directed, supervised and motivated employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts
- Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
- Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints
- Educated customers on product and service offerings and helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs
- Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Florida State University
August 2006
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida State University
August 2005
Skills
- Analytical thinker
- Detail Oriented
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Exceptional client/customer service skills
- Creative problem solver
- Proficient in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and specific evidenced based therapies such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Client-focused
- Excellent relationship building skills
Accomplishments
- Served on an accreditation committee responsible for creating/re- creating new models of psychosocial assessment and intervention to identify and address specialized clinical needs, policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the facility's PTSD program which resulted in full accreditation.
- Consistently ranked among the top store managers in the district, in percent to company goals, during employment with Limited Brands.
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Florida, SW 9476.
Qualified Supervisor CSW
Timeline
Mental Health Social Worker
Dept. of Veteran Affairs - Bay Pines VA
08.2024 - Current
Client and Coach Support Specialist
FASTer Way To Fat Loss
05.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Coach
FASTer Way To Fat Loss
08.2018 - Current
Fee Basis Social Worker
Dept of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
12.2015 - 02.2017
PRN Social Worker
Empath Health
11.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Social Worker (GS-185) GS-12
Dept of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
07.2010 - 11.2015
Mental Health Social Worker (GS-185) GS-11
Dept of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
08.2006 - 07.2010
Social Work Intern
Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Bay Pines VA
05.2006 - 08.2006
Oncology Social Worker
Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center
05.2005 - 05.2006
Assistant Store Manager
Limited Brands - Victoria's Secret Stores
07.2001 - 05.2005
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Florida State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida State University
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