Seongwook Kim
Conroe,TX
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 10-year track record of excellence in federal and military service. Combines advanced clinical expertise in DSM-5 diagnostics and suicide prevention with a deep operational understanding of the Bureau of Prisons’ security protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
E-6, Staff Sergeant (Behavioral NCO)
Texas Army National Guard
TX
06.2023 - Current
- Clinical Management: Directly manage mental health treatment for service members under psychiatric supervision.
- Leadership: Supervise a 5-member squad in a medical readiness clinic, overseeing Periodic Health Assessments.
- Program Compliance: Certified Unit Prevention Leader; manage drug testing protocols and urinalysis supplies for unit-wide readiness.
- 20+ Hours/Month
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Houston, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Recognition: Honored as Officer of the Year in 2024 for excellence in facility security and inmate management.
- Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques to respond to disturbances and medical emergencies within the detention center.
- Specialized Teams: Active member of the Disturbance Control Team (DCT) and Basic Prisoner Transport (BPT).
- Program Support: Volunteer as a recruitment coordinator for the Affirmative Employment Program.
- 40+ Hours/Week
E-5, Sergeant
U.S. Army
Fort Drum, NY
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Group Therapy: Facilitated weekly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions for high-risk patients hospitalized for suicidal ideation.
- Data Management: Maintained clinical notes in AHLTA and tracked high-risk behavioral health rates at the brigade level.
- 40+ Hours/Week
E-4, Specialist
U.S. Army
Seoul, South Korea
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Psychological Testing: Administered CPT and MMPI tests to identify psychiatric symptoms requiring crisis intervention.
- Linguistic Support: Provided Korean translation services for patients to ensure accurate clinical care.
- 40+ Hours/Week
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, TX
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Safety Protocols: Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to manage violent or unruly inmates.
- Logistics: Managed inmate transport for medical appointments and work details; maintained correct physical headcounts.
- 40+ Hours/Week
Sergeant- Signalman
Republic of Korean Marine Corps
Incheon, South Korea
04.2008 - 03.2010
- Team Leadership: Responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of squad members.
- Technical Operations: Maintained Node Military Signal Systems and developed educational emergency manuals for fellow Marines.
- Mandatory service
Education
Master of Social Work - CSWE-Accredited
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2015
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
- Active listening
- Time management
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
E-6, Staff Sergeant (Behavioral NCO)
Texas Army National Guard
06.2023 - Current
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
12.2020 - Current
E-5, Sergeant
U.S. Army
12.2018 - 03.2020
E-4, Specialist
U.S. Army
04.2016 - 11.2018
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2015 - 03.2016
Sergeant- Signalman
Republic of Korean Marine Corps
04.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Master of Social Work - CSWE-Accredited
University of Houston