Tyler Nelson
Jurupa Valley,CA
Summary
Associate Clinician Social Work familiar with client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician/Facilitator
SOUTH COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES
11.2021 - Current
- Utilize a trauma-informed approach
- Provide individual and/or family therapy, formulate diagnoses and complete clinical assessments and treatment plans.
- Acquire and apply up-to date knowledge of evidenced based interventions and methodologies.
- Adhere to all relevant standards and regulations for productivity, timeliness, and documentation.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with outside agencies to ensure clients' treatment goals are met and in compliance with court-orders.
- Attend all required meetings, such as Children and Family Team meetings.
- Effectively collaborate with the program's multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and cohesive care.
- Skillfully manage crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
Therapist/ Facilitator
TESSIE CLEVELAND COMMUNITY SERVICES
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintain a caseload of 10-12 referred WRAP clients
- Schedule and facilitate all required meetings
- Develop safety plans
- Support and understand the wraparound process and phases and interventions
- Maintain a professional working relationship with the WRAP team
- Be available for crisis intervention response
- Complete assessments and diagnosis
- Counsel clients and their families through individual and group treatment methods
- Provide professional consultation to interpersonal and intrapersonal disciplinary teams or members as well as working with the families to ensure clients goal attainment.
School Social Worker Intern
METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, and co-led parent support group
- Conducted psychosocial and assessments on students/families to identify clinical risk areas and set treatment goals
- Assisted clients in establishing and meeting goals identified in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Conducted weekly support groups that average 18 participants per session.
Youth Screener Intern
TENNESSEE VOICES FOR CHILDREN
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted program manager with grant writing
- Provided free and voluntary mental health screenings to youth in Middle Tennessee using an evidenced based screening tool
- Conducted face to face debriefing and or brief clinical interview for those who test positive.
Mental Health Assistant
HERMITAGE HALL
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised at risk youth in residential treatment facilities and school settings
- Participated in the development and implementation of client's behavioral programs
- Organized and led daily therapy groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TN12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
FISK UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TN05.2016
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy; self-motivated
- Ability to appropriately maintain high standards of professional conduct and good working relationships
- Collaboration
- Problem solving skills with the ability to look for root causes and implementable, workable solutions
- Knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional standards applicable to social work practice
- Use clinical skills to provide group and individual counseling
- Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives
- Knowledge of and ability to apply effective assessment, interventions, interviewing, and counseling techniques
Timeline
Clinician/Facilitator
SOUTH COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES
11.2021 - Current
Therapist/ Facilitator
TESSIE CLEVELAND COMMUNITY SERVICES
09.2020 - 11.2021
School Social Worker Intern
METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2019 - 05.2019
Youth Screener Intern
TENNESSEE VOICES FOR CHILDREN
01.2018 - 05.2018
Mental Health Assistant
HERMITAGE HALL
05.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
FISK UNIVERSITY
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