Susan Soctomah
Glenburn,ME
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years experience working effectively with adults, children and family systems from diverse populations - in various settings to include in home, community based , in patient and crisis settings.
Primary work experience in crisis, mental health, healthcare and education.
Competency completing clinical assessments, treatment planning, linkage to resources and documentation.
Works well autonomously and within teams , valuing collaboration and continuity of care for individuals. Focus on empowerment, support and identifying strengths of individuals so they may have the highest level of functioning and good quality of life.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker - Therapist
United States Department of Veteran's Affairs
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Motivational interviewing and completion of biopsychosocial assessments. Develop, review and modify treatment plans.
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health, substance use disorders and other identified biopsychosocial stressors. Assist veterans in identifying coping strategies and resources to effectively manage mental health concerns, utilizing evidence-based interventions
- Collaborate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective support, safety, continuity of care, and access to resources
Clinician
Community Health and Counseling Services
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Completed crisis assessments, development of treatment plans, and provide ongoing therapeutic support and resources for adults, children and family systems who are experiencing mental health crisis.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Collaborated with in pt and community based providers to ensure continuity of care.
Mobile Crisis Clinician
Community Health and Counseling Services
05.2003 - 05.2019
- Developed rapport with adult , children and family systems in various community based and in patient settings - utilizing empathy, active listening, feedback and cultural sensitivity.
- Provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, supportive counseling and completion of crisis assessments and identification of needs.
- Work collaboratively with a myriad of community based and patient providers, as well as various emergency response systems.
- Function as the Clinician for the adult and children's crisis units as needed. Completed daily clinical assessments and crisis stabilization plans. Referrals appropriate for continued client care.
Medical Social Worker
Community Health and Counseling Services
03.2002 - 05.2003
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to identify needs and barriers, which impede patients recovery.
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments and daily documentation. Provide consultation regarding treatment of patient's with mental health issues.
- Clinically supervised the Homemaker program.
- Assist clients and family systems in the hospice program , to cope with terminal illness and grief, and referrals for resources
Co-founder of Wabanaki Mental Health Association
Wabanaki Mental Health Association
06.1996 - 03.2002
- Grant writing, development of policies and procedures. Oversee all programs in cooperation with board members, colleagues to ensure compliance with state and federal licensing agents and contracts.
Adult Community Support Worker / Prog. Supervisor
Wabanaki Mental Health Association
06.1996 - 03.2002
- Provided intensive case management services to Adult Indigenous people who have co-occurring disorders.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to include clients, providers and family members
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments, progress notes and treatment plans, while monitoring and supporting clients progress and needs.
- Supervised mental health case managers and ILS workers from hiring through to ongoing support, education, evaluation and problem solving.
Skilled Care & Rehab Units Social Worker
Westgate Manor and Brewer Rehab
09.1994 - 06.1996
- Supported residents and families through admission through admission to discharge planning, for short term skilled care and rehabilitation.
- Completed admission paperwork, biopsychosocial assessments, and daily progress notes. Completed treatment plans, progress towards goals, and identification and referral for continued support of needs.
Education
Master of Social Work - Generalist
University of Maine
Orono, ME06-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Psychology
St Joseph's College
Standish, ME06-1987
Skills
- Compassion, advocacy, empathy and active listener
- Dynamic and creative problem solving approach
- Empowerment and strengths based approach
- Clinical and cultural competency
- Team oriented , values collaboration and continuity of care
- Clinical assesment, documentation and treatment planning
- Effective interpersonal communicator and listener
Timeline
Social Worker - Therapist
United States Department of Veteran's Affairs
03.2021 - 03.2022
Clinician
Community Health and Counseling Services
06.2019 - 02.2021
Mobile Crisis Clinician
Community Health and Counseling Services
05.2003 - 05.2019
Medical Social Worker
Community Health and Counseling Services
03.2002 - 05.2003
Co-founder of Wabanaki Mental Health Association
Wabanaki Mental Health Association
06.1996 - 03.2002
Adult Community Support Worker / Prog. Supervisor
Wabanaki Mental Health Association
06.1996 - 03.2002
Skilled Care & Rehab Units Social Worker
Westgate Manor and Brewer Rehab
09.1994 - 06.1996
Master of Social Work - Generalist
University of Maine
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Psychology
St Joseph's College
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