Tammie Hedgeman, LMSW

• Conduct intake and provide initial trauma-informed psychosocial assessments. Develop treatment plans directed by a client-centered approach and safety-focused interventions for adult and youth clients.
• Makes use of language and play to observe, assess, help and treat children and young people who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, social and psychological difficulties
• Provide individual and family therapy relative to psychological problems, anxiety and depression via teletherapy
• Maintained detailed documentation of clinical assessments, interventions, and progress notes for accurate record-keeping purposes on EMR.
• Conduct psycho-educational evaluations of school-aged children identified or suspected of having learning or behavioral disabilities.
• Provided parent training and support, enhancing their understanding of their child''s needs and promoting positive family dynamics.
• Referral of clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.

• Conduct intake interviews, psychosocial and psychological assessments, initial assessment with diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Provide trauma informed and client therapy relative to psychological problems, anxiety and depression via teletherapy.
• Maintain progress notes and discharge summaries by EMR.
• Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

• Maintain detailed progress notes, psycho-social assessments, and discharge summaries on EMR
• Established strong professional relationships with community resources such as housing agencies, substance abuse treatment centers, and healthcare providers, facilitating successful referrals for clients in need.
• Presented clinical documentation and observations as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
• Managed caseloads of diverse patient populations with varying levels of acuity and complexity, maintaining consistent service delivery standards.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care for patients transitioning back into the community.

• Case Management of early intervention services for children birth to age 3 and their families including service coordination, psychosocial assessments, information and referral and client advocacy in health, education and social service agencies
• Assistance in the transition from early intervention to the local child study team

• Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
• Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
• Resolved conflicts among students with mediation techniques, promoting harmonious school community.

• Improved student outcomes by providing individual and group counseling for emotional and academic support.
• Developed intervention plans for students facing challenges, ensuring tailored support for each individual's needs.
• Collaborated with teachers and staff to promote inclusive educational practices.
• Addressed behavioral issues to enhance classroom environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.

Supervision of 10 employees and 400 foster homes for the southern region of the state. Record reviews, corrective actions, contract terminations, employee and foster parent training and evaluation, job descriptions and daily communications with government and contract agencies while supervising appropriate placement of children into foster homes and shelters.

Investigation of child abuse and neglect, crisis counseling, case management, coordination of community and private service providers and client advocacy. Program coordination and supervision for specialized foster care home providers for youth at risk for residential placement. Monthly billing and statistics, quarterly progress reports and discharge summaries.