Zainab Awosanya
Pikesville,MD
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in behavioral health services for adolescents and adults in outpatient and telehealth settings. Skilled in case management, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Proven ability to foster therapeutic relationships, deliver client-centered care, and enhance continuity of care. Seeking Case Manager or Care Coordinator role to drive positive health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Safe Harbor Behavioral Care
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Coordinated behavioral health services for adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs, enhancing access to essential resources.
- Completed psychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated behavioral health services for adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs.
- Connected clients with community resources and streamlined care coordination across providers to support holistic treatment.
- Maintained timely HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Mental Health Therapist
Aspire Wellness Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed active caseload of clients with mental health and co-occurring disorders, ensuring individualized care and support.
- Performed biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing care planning.
- Facilitated referrals and advocated for client access to necessary services, enhancing treatment continuity.
- Applied CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem-Solving Therapy to support client progress and enhance coping strategies.
Clinical Social Work Intern
USC Telehealth
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted crisis intervention and safety planning while connecting clients to community resources.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, coordinated referrals, and developed tailored treatment plans to address client needs.
Case Management Intern
International Rescue Committee
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Conducted home visits and coordinated appointments to advocate for clients, linking refugee families to essential medical and social services.
- Assisted in coordinating client intake processes and assessments for service eligibility.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive case files to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized service plans for clients in crisis situations.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles09-2021
Associate of Arts - Allied Human Services
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Canterbury Christ Church University
Outside USA09-2013
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Safety Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Health
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Resource navigation
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Transitions
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- EMR
- Exym EMR
- Practice Fusion
- EMR
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Safe Harbor Behavioral Care
01.2023 - 01.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Aspire Wellness Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Social Work Intern
USC Telehealth
01.2020 - 01.2021
Case Management Intern
International Rescue Committee
01.2016 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Southern California
Associate of Arts - Allied Human Services
Baltimore City Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Canterbury Christ Church University
LICENSURE
Licensed Master social Worker: 'Eligible for Renewal'