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Natasha Scott

Acworth,GA

Summary

Goal orientated Master's level Social Worker skilled in delivering support to address child welfare, women's rights, abuse, homelessness and mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Over 7 years history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Associate 2

WellStar Health System
Austell, Georgia
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Planning and provision of care for behavioral health patients in an ED, inpatient hospital units, and/or inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).
  • Performed activities related to providing for psychosocial and physical needs of patients under direct supervision of a primary RN.
  • Visited 100% of a 12 bed pod, creating a trusting and dependable connection for patients.

Crisis Support Worker

Durham Mental Health
Whitby, Ontario
10.2009 - 09.2011
  • Provided support between crisis and supportive housing residents through establishing positivity, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment.
  • Monitored clients medications, prompting clients’ as needed to assist with compliance.
  • Worked with housing team to support over 20 clients by documenting daily activities, behaviors and incidents for permanent record.

Child Welfare Case Manager

Devereux Florida
Orlando, Florida
10.2007 - 07.2009
  • Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
  • Monitored newly placed children to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with over 25 families per month, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs .
  • Documented ongoing data and completed home welfare check-in for case records and court reports, to align with state and program guidelines.

Social Worker

Sequel Youth And Family Services : Three Springs
Madison, Alabama
05.2006 - 08.2007
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan and formulate strategies to address behaviors.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
  • Guided group and 1:1 therapeutic services for adolescent clients, with a focus on crisis intervention, self-advocacy, self-healing, empowerment and new behavioral skills.

Intake Case Worker/Homeless Prevention Case Manager

Family Services Of Durham Region
Whitby, Ontario
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Conduct intake, risk assessment, counseling and safety planning with support line referrals for over 15 clients daily.
  • Created and implemented community outreach services regarding violence and prevention methods.
  • Developed imperative research for the Homelessness Initiative's pilot program which included services such as food, housing and job security.

Education

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Worker

Barry University
Miami, FL
12.2005

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
05.2004

Skills

  • Project Development
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Restorative Justice Approach
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Solution Focused
  • Team work and Collaboration
  • Intercultural Sensitivity
  • Field Research
  • Evidence Base Reporting
  • Leadership Initiatives

Certification

  • BLS First Aid CPR - current
  • FAU Hospitality & Tourism Certificate 1.5 CEU - 2020
  • Mental Health First Aid - 2019
  • Human Trafficking Training 2019
  • Georgia State University : Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children - 3 CEU - 2019
  • Georgia State University : Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress - 3 CEU - 2020
  • Georgia State University : Differences are Good - 3 CEU - 2021
  • Case Management Certificate

Timeline

Mental Health Associate 2

WellStar Health System
01.2019 - 12.2019

Crisis Support Worker

Durham Mental Health
10.2009 - 09.2011

Child Welfare Case Manager

Devereux Florida
10.2007 - 07.2009

Social Worker

Sequel Youth And Family Services : Three Springs
05.2006 - 08.2007

Intake Case Worker/Homeless Prevention Case Manager

Family Services Of Durham Region
05.2004 - 05.2005

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Worker

Barry University

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Oakwood University

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