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Grant writer - bringing cultural opportunities to children in underdeveloped rural schools.
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Susan Gill, MSW, LMSW, CAADC

Susan Gill, MSW, LMSW, CAADC

Mental Health Therapist
Highland Twp.,MI

Summary

A hardworking and experienced mental-health therapist seeking part- time contract employment via remote access. I am a compassionate therapist with a proven success rate in helping others build healthy, life-long habits. Drawing on years of individual counseling and validated techniques, assist the participants in identifying their destructive behaviors then work together to set personal boundaries and replace negative behaviors with positive ones, leading to improved mental health.

L.M.S.W Michigan Licensed Therapist.

C.A.A.D.C. Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

D.B.T. Dialectical Behavior Therapist

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
3
3

Certification - LMSW, CAADC, DBT

Work History

Therapist

AbleTo Inc
Highland Twp., MI
04.2021 - Current
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Counseled to bring awareness of problems, deal with challenging situations and develop boundaries and action plans.
  • Currently manages average of 20 to 25 patient caseload while on a part time employment bases

Substance Abuse Counselor

Brighton Center
09.2014 - 05.2018
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
  • Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.

Mental Health Clinician

Macomb County Community Mental Health
10.2001 - 04.2012
  • Deliver in-person outpatient care to Severe and Persistent Mentally Ill patient
  • Manage and lead groups addressing needs of Dual Diagnosed-mental and SUD patient
  • Arrange for community outings for patients
  • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, care team, and caregivers
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Diagnose and create appropriate goals and treatment
  • Maintain HIPPA Privacy and Security policies
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Social Worker

Children's Hospital of Michigan
09.1996 - 10.2000
  • Performed crisis intervention and delivered aid to children in both Burn and Emergency units
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.

Education

Master of Social Work - Children And Families

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
09.1993 - 06.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Oakland University, Rochester, MI
09.1988 - 05.1993

Skills

  • Hardworking and focused therapist
  • Experienced and empathetic
  • Non judgemental
  • Aware of patterns of behaviors
  • Recognition of need for patient boundaries
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Documentation requirements
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Therapeutic Plans

Certification

Licensed Master of SocialWork (Michigan)CAADC: Certified Advanced Alcoholand Drug Counselor (Michigan)Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training(Macomb County, MI)

Grant writer - bringing cultural opportunities to children in underdeveloped rural schools.

Grant writing to provide school trips to Detroit Institute of Arts and to offer musical entertainment with anti bullying messages.

Timeline

Therapist - AbleTo Inc
04.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor - Brighton Center
09.2014 - 05.2018
Mental Health Clinician - Macomb County Community Mental Health
10.2001 - 04.2012
Social Worker - Children's Hospital of Michigan
09.1996 - 10.2000
Wayne State University - Master of Social Work, Children And Families
09.1993 - 06.1995
Oakland University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
09.1988 - 05.1993

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