Voneshia McMillian
Riverview,FL
Summary
Respectful Mental Health Professional with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Over 15 years of servicing children and families in the role of Case Manager, Case Manager Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist and School Social Worker. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
New Life 360 Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Provide clinical therapeutic services to children, adolescents and/or adults with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Manager over 5-10 sessions weekly.
School Social Worker
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
06.2021 - Current
- Initiate weekly one on ones or group meetings with students to assist with clarifying academic, social/personal, and spiritual development.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Managed over 110 students daily to ensure their social, emotional and behavioral needs were met.
Medical Social Worker PRN
Centerwell Home Health
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated the patient and their family with health related financial, social, and emotional needs and assists with effective coping skills and or services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Case Manager/ Case Manager Supervisor
Community Partnership for Children
09.2009 - 06.2021
- Evaluate status of each case with case manager prior to speaking to Children Legal Service (CLS) Attorney of DCF by collecting and analyzing family’s referrals, case manager attempts and speaking with service providers.
- Supervised unit of 5 case managers, 1 support worker and 1 transporter.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Facilitated staffings to include case manager, Guardian Ad Litem, service providers, CLS, parents and age appropriate children, to determine status of case.
Education
M. A. in Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice (MSW) -
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL08.2021
B.A. in Sociology -
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach05.2009
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Continuing education
- Family therapy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Group Counseling
Certification
- Motivational Interviewing Certificate
- Trauma Informed Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Leadership Experience
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society
- Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society
- Nominated for Who’s Who in America
Timeline
Medical Social Worker PRN
Centerwell Home Health
02.2023 - 03.2024
Mental Health Therapist
New Life 360 Inc.
02.2022 - Current
School Social Worker
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
06.2021 - Current
Case Manager/ Case Manager Supervisor
Community Partnership for Children
09.2009 - 06.2021
M. A. in Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice (MSW) -
Saint Leo University
B.A. in Sociology -
Bethune Cookman University
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