Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2021 - Present

Therapist

• Jun 2021 - Present

Therapist & Co-facilitator of DVIP (Domestic Violence Intervention Program)

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2023

Provide individual trauma therapy to survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse, through use of several treatment modalities which include aspects of TF-CBT, MI, and talk therapy from a person-centered, strengths perspective. I am also trained and currently use EMDR with my clients. Complete bio-psycho-social assessments. Partner with the survivor on creating action plans and safety plans as necessary. Co-facilitate the Domestic Violence Intervention Program for men and Complete intake assessments for potential members of the group. Show less

Investigative Assessment/Treatment Social Worker

• Sep 2017 - Feb 2021

Worked as an investigative social worker with families and children on a specified domestic violence team. Investigated reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency as it relates to domestic violence and made referrals to community based services when necessary and beneficial to the families we serve in Buncombe County, NC. Worked as an investigative social worker with families and children on a specified domestic violence team. Investigated reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency as it relates to domestic violence and made referrals to community based services when necessary and beneficial to the families we serve in Buncombe County, NC.

Psychiatric Social Work Intern

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

• Completed bio-psycho-social assessments with patients in order to assist a multidisciplinary team in creating treatment plans • Scheduled follow-up outpatient therapy with Community Mental Health Centers for patients • Scheduled and participate in meetings with physicians, patients and their families prior to discharge • Completed safety plans with patients prior to discharge • Provided information to patients and other staff regarding state substance abuse treatment centers • Provided information to patients and other staff regarding community resources • Provided brief therapeutic intervention to patients • Attended daily staff meetings with a multidisciplinary team to assess and provide information on patient status Show less

Home Based Case Manager/Visit Supervisor

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

• Coordinated weekly schedules with families to provide services • Completed assessments on families to establish underlying needs and goals • Attended Child and Family Team Meetings in order to inform the Family Case Manager of family progress • Testified in a Juvenile Court of Law and give recommendations of service levels appropriate to the level of cooperation by the families • Assessed interactions and parenting skills of parents whom have had their child removed from their custody by the Department of Child Services (DCS) during scheduled supervised visitation • Provided parents with information on child developmental milestones and age-appropriate disciplinary practices • Provided and assist families with obtaining community resources Show less

Family Advocate

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

• Coordinated weekly schedules with families to provide services• Completed bio-psycho-social assessments and treatment plans on families in order to establish underlying needs and goals• Completed Suicide-Risk assessments as needed• Administered urine drug screens as needed• Attended Child and Family Team Meetings in order to inform the Family Case Manager of family progress• Testified in a Juvenile Court of Law and give recommendations of service levels appropriate to the level of cooperation by the families• Assessed interactions and parenting skills of parents whom have had their child removed from their custody by the Department of Child Services (DCS) during scheduled supervised visitation• Provided parents with information on child developmental milestones and age-appropriate disciplinary practices• Assisted families with identifying and obtaining community resources Show less

Interim State Director

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

• Provided clinical supervision to approximately 10 Bachelor's level employees• Participated in interview process for potential employees• Coordinated new referral assignments• Coordinated weekly schedules with families to provide services• Completed BPS assessments and treatment plans with families in order to establish underlying needs and goals• Completed Suicide-Risk assessments as needed• Administeedr urine drug screens as needed• Attended Child and Family Team Meetings in order to inform the Family Case Manager of family progress• Testified in a Juvenile Court of Law and give recommendations of service levels appropriate to the level of cooperation by the families• Assessed interactions and parenting skills in families with DCS involvement through supervised visitation• Provided parents with information on child developmental milestones and age-appropriate disciplinary practices• Provided and assist families with obtaining community resources Show less

Family Advocate

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Coordinated weekly schedules with families to provide services• Completed bio-psycho-social assessments and treatment plans on families in order to establish underlying needs and goals• Completed Suicide-Risk assessments as needed• Administered urine drug screens as needed• Attended Child and Family Team Meetings in order to inform the Family Case Manager of family progress• Testified in a Juvenile Court of Law and give recommendations of service levels appropriate to the level of cooperation by the families• Assessed interactions and parenting skills of parents whom have had their child removed from their custody by the Department of Child Services (DCS) during scheduled supervised visitation• Provided parents with information on child developmental milestones and age-appropriate disciplinary practices• Assisted families with identifying and obtaining community resources Show less

Home Based Case Manager/Visit Supervisor

• May 2013 - May 2015

• Coordinated weekly schedules with families to provide services • Completed assessments on families to establish underlying needs and goals • Attended Child and Family Team Meetings in order to inform the Family Case Manager of family progress • Testified in a Juvenile Court of Law and give recommendations of service levels appropriate to the level of cooperation by the families • Assessed interactions and parenting skills of parents whom have had their child removed from their custody by the Department of Child Services (DCS) during scheduled supervised visitation • Provided parents with information on child developmental milestones and age-appropriate disciplinary practices • Provided and assist families with obtaining community resources Show less

Family Case Manager II

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

• Investigated reported incidents of child abuse or neglect in order to make a determination of whether or not the incident is substantiated and developed recommendations for a Juvenile Court or County Director for disposition • Assessed level of risk to children for additional injury or harm, including whether the child is in imminent danger • Removed children from families and placed in a protected environment when the situation warranted • Coordinated and led Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM) • Developed case plans to assist families and children to become more self-sufficient in a safe and nurturing environment and to ensure a permanent home for the child • Visited children in out-of-home placements to coordinate family reunification, adoption or independent living efforts • Testified in a Juvenile Court of Law and made recommendations to the court for return of children to their families, following assessment of risk to the child • Completed on-call hours, mandatorily responding to reports of abuse or neglect within a one hour time period or less Show less

Social Work Intern

• Jun 2011 - May 2012

• Coordinated approximately 13 weekly volunteers to improve overall office functioning • Established, marketed, and facilitated a weekly peer support group for gay, bisexual, questioning, and ally men • Provided resources, general information, and social support to current and prospective students, parents, coworkers and faculty • Co-facilitated a statewide suicide prevention task force • Attended LGBT-related trainings and workshops, including the Midwest BLGTA College Conference • Coordinated approximately 13 weekly volunteers to improve overall office functioning • Established, marketed, and facilitated a weekly peer support group for gay, bisexual, questioning, and ally men • Provided resources, general information, and social support to current and prospective students, parents, coworkers and faculty • Co-facilitated a statewide suicide prevention task force • Attended LGBT-related trainings and workshops, including the Midwest BLGTA College Conference

Night Staff Worker

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

• Supervised and interacted with approximately 20 – 30 young children during lunch, nap time, and social activities • Performed clerical duties • Performed other duties as assigned • Supervised and interacted with approximately 20 – 30 young children during lunch, nap time, and social activities • Performed clerical duties • Performed other duties as assigned