Vicky Haygood
Case Worker/Child Abuse Investigator
Elberta,AL
Summary
Dynamic case manager with extensive experience at Alta Pointe, skilled in motivational interviewing and client assessment. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and facilitating positive behavior change. Adept at maintaining confidentiality and managing case records, ensuring effective service delivery and client support. Committed to enhancing client well-being through comprehensive resource navigation. Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker/Child Abuse Investigator
VieMed/Alabama DHR
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
Case Manager
Alta Pointe Mental Health System
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Therapist
Youth Opportunity Investments
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Case Manager
Alta Pointe
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01-2019
Skills
- Service assistance and support
- Case investigations
- Home inspections
- Case information confidentiality
- Motivational interviewing
- Assessment skills
- Records management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Client interaction
- Conflict mediation
- Highly effective communication
- Case file documentation
Issue identification and resolution
Client advocacy
Client engagement
Crisis intervention
Suicide prevention
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving aptitude
Child development
Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
Graduated both bachelors and masters with honors.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Caseworker/Child Abuse Investigator
VieMed/Alabama DHR
04.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Alta Pointe Mental Health System
05.2024 - 03.2025
Therapist
Youth Opportunity Investments
01.2021 - 03.2024
Case Manager
Alta Pointe
08.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Psychology
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Columbia Southern University