Sedonia Stewart
Retired Psychotherapist, Case Manager
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Accomplished Psychotherapist with a proven track record at the University Of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, enhancing patient outcomes through expert psychological assessments and developing relationships. Skilled in suicide risk assessment and case documentation, I've significantly improved therapeutic goal attainment. My empathetic approach and strategic treatment planning foster robust client progress. Empathetic Therapist with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
University Of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston
2002.01 - 2014.05
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Case Manager
West Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
1997.07 - 2002.01
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Social Worker
Spindletop MHMRA
1995.01 - 1996.08
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work, Sociology
University of Houston
Houston, TX 2001.05 -
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Sociology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 2001.05 -
Skills
Psychological Assessment
Certification
Licensed [Social Worker] - [2015]
Timeline
Psychotherapist
University Of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston
2002.01 - 2014.05
Master of Science - Social Work, Sociology
University of Houston
2001.05 -
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Sociology
Lamar University
2001.05 -
Case Manager
West Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
1997.07 - 2002.01
Social Worker
Spindletop MHMRA
1995.01 - 1996.08
Licensed [Social Worker] - [2015]
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