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VANESSA ANDERSON-BROWN

VANESSA ANDERSON-BROWN

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high- pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. Eager to implement her classroom and real-world skills to assist patients and family members by providing services or initiating referrals to eliminate personal or environmental barriers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

MSW Student Intern

Liberty Hospice
Grapevine, Texas
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assessed individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning
  • Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, and procedures
  • Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions
  • Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients
  • Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.

Money Management Case Manager

Guardianship Services, Inc. of Tarrant County
Fort Worth, Texas
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions
  • Collaborate with other professionals to elevate clients’ medical or physical condition and to assess client needs
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
  • Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients’ status
  • Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.

Technician

Behavioral Health, Presbyterian Night Shelter, Journey Home Advocate
Fort Worth, TX.
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • My duties entailed me to scan overnight guest for a bed, observe behavioral issues
  • Monitor clients for a safe environment
  • Answer incoming calls to assist families, police, and probation officers for a successful outcome
  • As a team member I was responsible for reporting suspicious activities inside and outside the property to my immediate supervisor.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Partner Seasons of Change Inc
Arlington, TX
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Supervise and direct other colleagues providing services for clients
  • Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field
  • Develop a training program for future college students.

Behavioral Health Technician

Cenikor Foundation Inc
Fort Worth, TX
03.2013 - 08.2016
  • Identify environmental impediments to client progress through individual and group sessions
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals as described in treatment plans
  • Counsel clients individually and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
  • Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical condition and to access client needs
  • Plan discharge from care facility to home or another care facility.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Integrity Hospital
Denton, TX
02.2009 - 02.2012
  • Asses physical conditions of patient needs or treatment goals
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
  • Record vital statistics or other health information
  • Assist healthcare professionals to perform medical procedures
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.

BSW Internship Guardianship Services, Inc
Fort Worth, TX
  • Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development
  • Financial planning annual budget reports
  • Stable housing for vulnerable at-risk elderly and IDD populations

Intern

ABODE Treatment, Inc
Fort Worth, TX
  • Refer client to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education
  • Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependences and to decrease the rate of recidivism
  • Plan and implement programs to eliminate substance and chemical abuse disorders
  • Utilize consultation data and managerial skills to promote client care and rehabilitation services to ensure self-efficacy
  • Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical condition to assess client needs.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Tarleton State University
May 2022

Bachelor of Science - Generalist Social Work Practitioner

Tarleton State University
August 2020

Associate of Arts: Pre - Nursing

Tarrant County College District
August 2016

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical and Substance Abuse Counselor

Tarrant County College
May 2016

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Staff education and training
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Case management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Affiliations

Member of Phi Theta Kappa and Beta Sigma Mu Affiliations Member Alumni Association SCLA~ Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement Honor Society Foundation NASW: National Association of Social Worker Member SIHE Sisters in Higher Ed Advisory Council Member Student Social Worker Association (SSWA) Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work week

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Software

Online Appointment Scheduling

Referral Management (resource availability)

Electronic Health Records

CMBHS Clinical Management Behavioral Health Services

Interests

Collecting currency from foreign Countries

Attending Community Events

Science and History Museums

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved chronic homeless issues which led to stabile housing for mental health clients.
  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Crisis Call#13.
  • Achieved Food Insecurities through effectively helping with Ambassador Task Force of Foodbanks.

Timeline

MSW Student Intern

Liberty Hospice
08.2021 - 05.2022

Money Management Case Manager

Guardianship Services, Inc. of Tarrant County
11.2020 - 09.2021

Technician

Behavioral Health, Presbyterian Night Shelter, Journey Home Advocate
05.2019 - 10.2019

Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Partner Seasons of Change Inc
10.2016 - 08.2018

Behavioral Health Technician

Cenikor Foundation Inc
03.2013 - 08.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Integrity Hospital
02.2009 - 02.2012

BSW Internship Guardianship Services, Inc

Intern

ABODE Treatment, Inc

Master of Science - Social Work

Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Science - Generalist Social Work Practitioner

Tarleton State University

Associate of Arts: Pre - Nursing

Tarrant County College District

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical and Substance Abuse Counselor

Tarrant County College

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