Wanda Hawkins
Education Aid
Jasper
Summary
Results-driven Medical Social Worker experienced in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and family support. Facilitated support groups and mentored junior social workers to promote effective communication and high standards of care. Committed to enhancing emotional resilience by connecting patients with essential resources.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Medical Social Worker
Children’s Hospital of Alabama
06.2001 - 01.2023
- Provided psychosocial assessments to support patient care plans and enhance family communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated support groups for families, promoting coping strategies and emotional resilience during treatment.
- Educated families on community resources, ensuring access to essential services for ongoing support post-discharge.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Mentored junior social workers, enhancing team knowledge and improving service delivery standards across departments.
- Led initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction scores through proactive engagement and responsive care strategies.
Managed Women’s Domestic Violence Perpetrators Gro
Birmingham
05.1998 - 06.2001
- Led court ordered groups. Reported back to family court the progress and completion of court requirements. Testified to judge in court when needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and developed actionable solutions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, collaborating effectively with team members to maintain workflow.
- Led court-ordered groups. Reported progress and completion of court requirements to family court.
- Delivered professional services and support in a dynamic work environment, enhancing overall team effectiveness.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Mental Health Counselor
North West Alabama Mental Health Center
04.1993 - 01.1999
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health recovery.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to clients' specific needs and goals.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' psychological conditions and progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Conducted assessments for domestic violence groups and managed group sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations to ensure client safety.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Curry High School
Jasper, ALMaster of Arts - Social Work
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker
UAB
Birmingham, AL03.1993
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Walker College
Jasper, AL03.1990
Skills
Mental health counseling
Crisis intervention
Trauma-informed care
Anxiety intervention
Depression intervention
Bipolar management
Self-harm intervention
Grief support
Child welfare
Family support
Healthcare navigation
Home visitation
Clinical documentation
Stress management
Timeline
Professional Medical Social Worker
Children’s Hospital of Alabama
06.2001 - 01.2023
Managed Women’s Domestic Violence Perpetrators Gro
Birmingham
05.1998 - 06.2001
Mental Health Counselor
North West Alabama Mental Health Center
04.1993 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Curry High School
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker
UAB
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Walker College