Sha'kiria C. Dawson, LMSW
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional in mental health care known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and group therapy facilitation. Excel at empathy, active listening, and communication, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Ennoble Care
Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one to clients facing mental health challenges.
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies and life skills.
- Conduct initial assessments to determine clients' needs and treatment goals.
- Monitor clients' progress and adjust support strategies as necessary.
- Implement therapeutic interventions as directed by licensed professionals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including progress notes and treatment plans.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psych nurse practitioner, and medical staff.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss client progress and strategies.
Social Service Director
Signature HealthCare of Savannah
Savannah, GA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of the facility.
- Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
- Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
- Contact the resident or legal representative and invite care plan meetings to participate in the evaluation of the resident.
- Resolves and tracks grievances.
- Manages Social Services department staff to ensure patient coverage and satisfaction.
Therapist PRN
Coastal Behavioral Health
Savannah, GA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Assess and counsel residents regarding psychological or emotional problems and develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans.
- Participate in treatment team sessions with completion of all monthly treatment plan reviews.
- Observe patients for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitor progress with components of the treatment plan.
- Develop, implement, and administer therapeutic treatment plans by performing psychosocial assessments and compiling all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plans.
- Contact and schedule counseling sessions with family, significant others, and involved agencies.
Case management Specialist
St. Joseph's/ Candler Hospital - GAI
Savannah, GA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Manages a caseload of elderly or disabled persons, through St. Joseph's/Candler SOURCE program.
- Promote health and functional status and continued residence in the community for all members.
- Assessing client's physical and mental health, as well as their needs and preferences, and using that information to create individual care plans.
- Setting care plans in place in collaboration with clients, family and/or support networks, and health care professionals.
- Keeping track of clients' progress, including referrals, home visits, and other significant encounters.
Social Service Provider (Social Worker)
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
01.2021 - 02.2022
- A member of the Recovery Planning Team.
- Refer individuals to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
- Conducts psychosocial assessments.
- Responsible for treatment planning and discharge planning.
- Provide case management services to individuals on the adult mental health acute unit.
- Conducts Transition Action Plan (TAP) meetings prior to individuals discharge to ensure that the individuals have a safe and secure discharge plan.
Developmental Disabilities Professional/House Manager (Dual Role)
Coastal Home Care
Savannah, Georgia
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Review individuals in program data and progress.
- Assistant in coordination of staff and individuals schedule, and handling schedule changes as they occur.
- Coordinate and monitor all aspects of service by observing individuals.
- Participates in the development of individuals' support plans and interventions to ensure that the program is compliant with all state and federal rules and regulations.
- Conducts monthly meetings with staff and individuals to ensure goals are being met and progress is being made.
- Supervising services that address health and safety such as reviewing and/or writing Behavior support plans and crisis plans.
- Identifying supports as needed such as medical and/or behavior in collaboration with personnel.
- Interview and hire prospective new staff as needed.
- Monitor and participate in the implementation of the ISP.
- Monitor progress towards the achievements of the ISP goals.
- Intervene in crisis situations using approved methods.
- Provide leadership and direction to staff through role modeling, communication effectively and staff meetings as necessary.
- Provide direct supervision of staff according to program policy.
Developmental Disabilities Technician
Coastal Home Care
Savannah, Georgia
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided assistance to the individual independents living skills, personal care, employment and medical appointments.
- Worked with individuals who were in a special program that provides 24-hour support in their own homes.
- Monitored behavior and reports unusual behavior/activity to management and other relevant staff.
- Provided routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitative care under direction.
- Maintained records of activities, classes, routines, eating habits, medical conditions and/or behavior issues.
- Established and supported facility routines.
- Organized, supervised, and encouraged participation in various activities.
- Assisted with meals and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Intervened or aided as necessary to prevent injury.
- Gathered and recorded information upon admission.
- Used computers to access and update computer-based information and to obtain computer-based training.
- Provided a safe and sanitary environment.
- Participated and provided input into the development of person-centered treatment plans.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
Savannah State University
Savannah, GASkills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Psychoeducation/Therapy
- Treatment Plans/ Discharge Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Family Advocacy
- Behavioral assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Active listening
- Ongoing Care Evaluations
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Therapy
- Time management
- Plan of Care
Internship And Volunteer Experience
- School Social Work Intern, Bethesda Academy, 2017
- Volunteer, Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, 2016
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Ennoble Care
02.2024 - Current
Social Service Director
Signature HealthCare of Savannah
08.2023 - 02.2024
Therapist PRN
Coastal Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 02.2023
Case management Specialist
St. Joseph's/ Candler Hospital - GAI
02.2022 - 09.2022
Social Service Provider (Social Worker)
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
01.2021 - 02.2022
Developmental Disabilities Professional/House Manager (Dual Role)
Coastal Home Care
08.2019 - 01.2021
Developmental Disabilities Technician
Coastal Home Care
04.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Social Work -
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Savannah State University