Tara Gann
Owensboro
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a proven track record at New Beginnings, enhancing client wellbeing through evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care. Excelled in individual counseling and crisis intervention, achieving significant improvements in client outcomes. Skilled in fostering resilience and promoting self-awareness, demonstrating exceptional time management and empathy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New Beginnings
10.2007 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with community resources for effective case management, optimizing the support network for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving realistic goals, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
- Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
- Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Mentored new social workers as they joined the team, sharing insights from clinical experience while providing ongoing guidance.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
St. Joseph's Peace Mission
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
Clinical Social Worker
RiverValley Behavioral Health
08.2005 - 10.2007
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and therapists.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Education
Master of Science in Social Work -
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY08-2005
Bachelor of Social Work -
Brescia University
Owensboro, KY05-2004
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Sexual assault advocacy
- Trauma-informed care
- HIPAA guidelines
- Evidence-based practices
- Crisis intervention
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Time management
Certification
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Certification(EMDR)- EMDR International Association.
- Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider(CSOTP)-Various state licensing boards.
- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association certified.
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
St. Joseph's Peace Mission
05.2021 - 02.2025
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New Beginnings
10.2007 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
RiverValley Behavioral Health
08.2005 - 10.2007
Master of Science in Social Work -
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Social Work -
Brescia University
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