Shadasia Bracey
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Dedicated licensed social worker with 6 years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to servicing vulnerable populations, including youth with emotional and behavioral health challenges, disabled elderly, and adults with severe and persistent mental disorders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Social Worker
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Maintaining case loads of over 20 patients per day.
- Enhancing community support networks for clients by connecting them with appropriate resources and services.
- Reducing hospital readmissions by developing comprehensive discharge plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient care and outcomes.
- Strengthening interdepartmental collaboration through regular consultation meetings regarding shared cases.
- Developing trusting relationships with local service providers, streamlining referral process and ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Documenting case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Developing partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Coordinating patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Mental Health Specialist
Head Start Preschool
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Observing, screening, identifying, and developing plans for children and families with mental health needs, including difficulty adjusting to classroom atmosphere and behavioral problems.
- Conducting classroom and socialization observations to provide recommendations for evaluations and referrals.
- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to provide clinical consultation.
- Discussing concerns with parents and providing education regarding mental health issues that affect children.
- Developing individualized behavioral intervention plans
- Conducting parent support groups to provide information about child mental health and to increase their ability to manage stressors, relationship issues, and improve overall coping skills.
Intensive In-Home Counselor
E H Counseling LLC
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Providing short term counseling to youth ages 5-21 and their families in the home or in community
- Attending and participating in child and family team meetings as needed
- Facilitating skill-building sessions with clients to develop coping mechanisms, problem-solving abilities, and enhanced self-awareness
- Preparing and maintaining required treatment records, progress notes, and collateral contact notes.
- Managing caseload of families to ensure timely interventions and optimal support in a dynamic environment.
- Conducting thorough assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches and establish clear goals.
- Providing crisis intervention services, promptly addressing critical situations for immediate stabilization.
School Social Work Intern
Garfield High School
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Providing supportive services to students that present with challenging behaviors, learning disabilities and significant cognitive deficits
- Participating in Child Study Team activities that include initial referrals, reevaluation planning, eligibility meetings and IEP meetings
- Conducting individual sessions with students that require school based counseling on a weekly and biweekly basis
- Assisting with crisis situations that required deescalating students, assessing students' needs for safety and further interventions
- Collaborating with teachers and other support staff, in addition to participating in the referral process to other local agencies.
Certified Social Worker
New Life Adult Medical Day Care Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Developing and maintaining individualized care plans
- Completing quarterly assessments
- Assisting clients with community resources
- Coordinating HMO interviews.
Part-time Social Service Counselor
Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare Inc
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Medication monitoring
- Medication education
- Daily living skills assistance
- Conducting support visits.
Social Work Intern
St. Joseph's Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Servicing adults 18+ with severe, persistent mental illness
- Co-facilitating group therapy sessions, implementing evidence-based practices
- Utilization of process recordings
- Developing curriculum for group therapy discussions.
Social Work Intern
St. Joseph's Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Conducting one-on-one interviews with clients and families
- Conducting client assessments
- Client evaluations
- Client referrals
- Utilizing of process recordings.
Teacher's Assistant
Friendship Corner Day Care Center II
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisting head teacher with developing lesson plans and managing classroom behavior
- Supervision of students
- Maintained a sanitary and organized classroom environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University Newark
Newark, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Case Management
- Intake Experience
- Mental health counseling
- Clinical Supervision
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Client Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Certified Social Worker, 09/2018, 08/2020
- LSW, 09/2021, Present
- School Social Worker, 12/2021, Present, 1222600
Additional Information - Additional Skills
- Well-versed in active listening
- Strong attention to detail
- Easily adaptive
- Exceptional problem-solving strategies
- Profound ability to display empathy and compassion
- Emotional intelligence
- Cultural competence
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Head Start Preschool
03.2022 - 02.2023
Intensive In-Home Counselor
E H Counseling LLC
09.2021 - 04.2022
School Social Work Intern
Garfield High School
09.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Social Worker
New Life Adult Medical Day Care Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
Part-time Social Service Counselor
Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare Inc
09.2018 - 04.2019
Social Work Intern
St. Joseph's Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
Social Work Intern
St. Joseph's Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
Teacher's Assistant
Friendship Corner Day Care Center II
07.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University Newark
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