Willie Lovelace
Savannah,US
Summary
Hardworking therapist committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients (clients). Successful in assisting clients in dissecting physical, mental, and emotional layers in order to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for a variety of situations. Interdisciplinary collaboration skills are a plus, as is the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of patients (clients). Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding. A qualified counselor with a dedicated and focused approach. Positive, energetic team member who is focused on accurately identifying issues and evaluating the best treatment options. Mental health counselor who excels at leading situational counseling sessions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CSI
Darsey, Black & Associates
Hinesville, GA
01.2024 - Current
Therapist
Georgia HOPE Counseling
Dalton, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans
- Assessed treatment techniques after a sufficient amount of time had passed to determine their efficacy for each client
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs, or social service agencies for additional interventional needs
- Effectively managed time and caseloads based on [Number] sessions per week
- Facilitated individual, family, group, and marital therapy sessions for patients
- Consulted with other therapists, public and private service agencies, and university researchers to advise clients on available resources.
Therapist
Malinda Graham and Associates
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 11.2022
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs, or social service agencies for additional interventional needs
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans
- Effectively managed time and caseloads based on [Number] sessions per week
- Consulted with other therapists, public and private service agencies, and university researchers to advise clients on available resources
- Provided crisis support and responded to emergency situations
- Assessed each patient's progress in relation to their objectives.
Case Manager Supervisor
ALR Family Services, INC.
Savannah, GA
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Held Staffing for Case Updates with Case Managers
- Worked with Recruiter on finding Placements for potential DFCS clients
- Worked with Foster Parents weekly by getting updates regarding how children were doing in their Care
- Worked under the Executive Director through reporting of Case updates based on the work completed by the Case Manager and Recruiter
- Meet with children on Caseload twice per month (once at the Foster Home, and once in the Community).
CSI
Malinda Graham and Associates-Savannah Location
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Conducted weekly Skill Building visits to the Home and in the Community with clients
- Worked with clients on Skill Building tools to help them to combat their behaviors such as following directions and maintaining respectful behavior
- Met with clients at a minimum of three times per week while being a part of the IFI or Intensive Family Intervention Team
- Met with the IFI Team Leader weekly for Staffing of Cases
- Provided assistance to clients during Emergency or Crisis situations.
Case Manager
Inspiritus formerly Lutheran Services of Georgia
Savannah, GA
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Participated in Staff meetings through providing updates on clients from Caseload
- Visited clients twice per week at both the Foster Home and within the Community
- Worked in Emergency or Crisis situations
- Participated in trainings for Case Management
- Completed RBWO for Case Management Certificate
- Completed First Aid-CPR Training.
Case Manager
Chatham County DFCS
Savannah, GA
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Participated in Panel Reviews
- Testified in numerous Hearings
- Completed a TPR Packet for first Hearing
- Traveled extensively throughout the State of Georgia
- Met with children once per month at their Foster Home placement
- Contacted collateral contacts for updated information pertaining to children on caseload
- Completed numerous trainings including the RBWO for Case Manager Certificate.
Chemical Operation Specialist
US Army Reserve Center
Fort Stewart, GA
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Performed Maintenance Checks on Track vehicles and HUMVEE'S
- Reported to duty one weekend out of the month and two weeks per year
- Reported to the First Sargeant and Company Commander
- Received numerous of trainings pertaining to 54 Bravo-Chemical Operation Specialist
- Learned about different Nerve and Biological Agents.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
01.2021
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Currently receiving Supervision
- Problem resolution
- Active listening
- Academic Planning
- Problem solving
- Research
- Books
- Customer service
- RBWO Foundations E-Learning Training
- Experience working with children, adolescent and adults of the Mental Health population
Timeline
CSI
Darsey, Black & Associates
01.2024 - Current
Therapist
Georgia HOPE Counseling
07.2021 - Current
Case Manager Supervisor
ALR Family Services, INC.
07.2017 - 12.2021
Therapist
Malinda Graham and Associates
03.2017 - 11.2022
CSI
Malinda Graham and Associates-Savannah Location
03.2017 - 11.2018
Case Manager
Inspiritus formerly Lutheran Services of Georgia
11.2015 - 01.2017
Case Manager
Chatham County DFCS
04.2013 - 12.2015
Chemical Operation Specialist
US Army Reserve Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
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