Experience

Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness, Inc.

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Brynn Marr Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acute Clinician

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Provide direct therapeutic services for patients in an acute psychiatric hospital setting. • Responsible for interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the patient throughout treatment, develop appropriate treatment, objectives and goals, along with assessing patient response to the therapeutic interventions. • Conduct psychosocial assessment, recognize and modify approaches according to their specific needs. Collect information from various collateral, and communicate as necessary with the family, parents or legal guardians. • Facilitate group therapy sessions, demonstrating clinical skills in assessing the clinical needs of the patient, determining appropriate group interventions and conducting the groups in accordance with those needs. • Participate in treatment team meetings, consisting of discussing and planning each patient's treatment and discharge. • Coordinate and develop all discharge plans for patients, establish their aftercare based on each patient's unique needs Show less



FOCUS

• Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Clinical Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Provide resiliency training to military families and couples utilizing the FOCUS model both in person and over a virtual platform; a manualized family training developed by the UCLA Health System. In 6-10 session skills we teach skills related to the topics of; effective communication, emotion regulation, managing stress reminders, goal setting and problem solving. This model was utilized from children from 3 years of age all the way up into adulthood. • Completes individual intakes/orientations and assessments with family participants and document service encounters. • Facilitate structured resiliency training services for groups though briefs, consultations, psychoeducational workshops, and skill building groups (SBG). • Assist with program outreach within the military community though scheduling briefs and other outreach. Prepare material and activities for briefs and outreach. Complete progress notes after each outreach. Show less



KBR Careers - Gov Solutions

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Programs Peer Network Coordinator

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Responsible for comprehensive and effective coordination, development, and evaluation of programs and services that contribute directly to resiliency of the assigned unit’s force and families. • Organize and oversee Peer Support Networks for their assigned commands by recruiting active duty and family member Peer Support Counselors. Ensure participating Peer Support Counselors are vetted and trained according to USSOCOM CPPNC standards. • Increase quality of life for service members and families by reducing stigma for help-seeking behaviors, implementing events and activities to ultimately reduce the frequency of suicides within the MARSOC community. • Possess knowledge of DoD resources and POTFF resources within the MARSOC community, to refer service members and their families. • Maintain awareness of communication, orders and implementation within the installation as well as available community, behavioral health and resiliency resources. • Organize Command events from conception to completion to include, budgeting, planning and logistical coordination with various parts of the Command, and civilian establishments. • Produce newsletters to the MARSOC MRTC families, informing them of upcoming events put on by the Command, local events and relevant resources based on the need. • Serve as Commander’s liaison for matters related to community and family support. Communicating on behalf of the Command, utilizing a variety of media/social media which are closely monitored to ensure OPSEC compliance. • Provided the Command guidance and consultation as their subject matter expert in regards to Suicide Prevention. Show less



Potomac Healthcare Solutions

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Programs and Peer Network Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Responsible for comprehensive and effective coordination, development, and evaluation of programs and services that contribute directly to resiliency of the assigned unit’s force and families. • Organize and oversee Peer Support Networks for their assigned commands by recruiting active duty and family member Peer Support Counselors. Ensure participating Peer Support Counselors are vetted and trained according to USSOCOM CPPNC standards. • Increase quality of life for service members and families by reducing stigma for help-seeking behaviors, implementing events and activities to ultimately reduce the frequency of suicides within the MARSOC community. • Possess knowledge of DoD resources and POTFF resources within the MARSOC community, to refer service members and their families. • Maintain awareness of communication, orders and implementation within the installation as well as available community, behavioral health and resiliency resources. • Organize Command events from conception to completion to include, budgeting, planning and logistical coordination with various parts of the Command, and civilian establishments. • Produce newsletters to the MARSOC MRTC families, informing them of upcoming events put on by the Command, local events and relevant resources based on the need. • Serve as Commander’s liaison for matters related to community and family support. Communicating on behalf of the Command, utilizing a variety of media/social media which are closely monitored to ensure OPSEC compliance. • Provided the Command guidance and consultation as their subject matter expert in regards to Suicide Prevention. Show less



COASTAL CAROLINA NEUROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER, PA

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Clinical Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Coordinate the care of 2 residential hospital and 2 outpatient clinics. • Conduct daily Telepsych consults and the appropriate legal paperwork related to Involuntary Commitment’s. • Complete provider calendars and coverage for the clinics and hospitals. • Primary line of communication between providers and the inpatient staff.

• Psychiatric Evaluator

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Conduct full psychological assessments in an outpatient setting, for new patients as well as aftercare from inpatient settings.• Extensive knowledge of the DSM-5• Brief the Mental Health Providers on symptoms and information from the patients, allowing the Providers to establish an diagnosis and plan for treatment. • Advise and inform providers of resources in the community, to appropriately link patients to support services to promote stability.



Brookstone Living Center

• Pollocksville NC

• Medical Social Worker

  • Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Monitored, addressed and developed behavior modification strategies for 80-85 residents in a nursing home/ assisted living setting. • Promoted and protected resident’s rights and psychosocial well-being. • Completed psychosocial assessments and MDS interviews, which identified; social, emotions, psychological needs. • Assessed residents for discharge and appropriately linked residents to community resources and outside based providers. • Provided therapeutic interventions, support, and education to residents and their families. Show less



Onslow County

• Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

• Child Protective Services Investigator

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Investigate reported incidents of abuse, neglect and dependency of juveniles, ages 0-17. • Develop a safety assessment and case plan in an attempt to keep the child safe and prevent reoccurrence of maltreatment. • Counsel families in all problem areas including child rearing, financial, marital, and personal difficulties. • Effectively utilize crisis intervention by rapidly assessing the state of crisis and identifying the tasks necessary to resolve it, followed by implementing other various therapeutic techniques after the crisis is resolved. • Function as a liaison among the Department of Social Services, the client and other community agencies. Show less



Genesis Heathcare

• Mount Olive, NC

• Director Of Social Services

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Supervised the Social Services Department in a nursing home setting. • Member of an interdisciplinary team. • Promoted and protected resident’s rights and psychosocial well-being. • Completed psychosocial assessments and MDS interviews, which identify; social, emotions, psychological needs. • Assessed residents for discharge. Appropriately linked residents to community resources and outside based providers. • Provided therapeutic interventions, support, and education to residents and their families. Show less



Mental Health Systems

• Case Manager; IHOT North

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Provided intensive case management to clients with serious/chronic mental illness that are resistant to treatment.• Completed comprehensive individual assessments for mental status, safety, and level of social functioning.• Provided crisis intervention and basic counseling to clients and families to support client stabilization.• Offered extensive knowledge of community resource and assist each client to reach their rehabilitation and recover goals.• Coordinate care for clients, as well as act as liaisons between clients and treatment providers. Show less

• Social Security Advocate; Mariposa Clubhouse

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Provided SSI advocacy and education to individuals suffering from chronic mental illness.• Assisted individuals with applying for SSI/SSDI; perform and advocate at all stages of the SSI application process.• Case management; linked clubhouse members to community resources and services.• Served as Acting Program Manager between permanent Program Managers for 3 months.



Nightingale Home Health Care

• San Diego

• Medical Social Worker

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Case Management; Utilized community services and other agency’s support, and send referrals as needed. • Empowered patients to reach full potential who are having trouble adjusting socially and personally to living independently. • Developed a treatment plan and provided individual and group therapy. Establish goals with the patients. • Case Management; Utilized community services and other agency’s support, and send referrals as needed. • Empowered patients to reach full potential who are having trouble adjusting socially and personally to living independently. • Developed a treatment plan and provided individual and group therapy. Establish goals with the patients.



AmeriCare Adult Day Health Care Center

• San Marcos

• Temporary Social Worker

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Case Managed 45-50 adults with medical and psychological challenges. • Coordinated community outreach and marketing for the center. • Coordinated resources, housing and external services for patients. • Monitored and assessed behaviors, conducted socialization groups, created care plans, and provided daily support and counseling. • Case Managed 45-50 adults with medical and psychological challenges. • Coordinated community outreach and marketing for the center. • Coordinated resources, housing and external services for patients. • Monitored and assessed behaviors, conducted socialization groups, created care plans, and provided daily support and counseling.



Mariposa Clubhouse

• Social Work Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Supported and counseled the mentally ill, low income population. • Assisted in recovery, education and employment goals, wellness, social activities and coordinating resources. • Case managed. • Supported and counseled the mentally ill, low income population. • Assisted in recovery, education and employment goals, wellness, social activities and coordinating resources. • Case managed.



Brookstone Living Center

• Pollocksville NC

• Medical Social Worker

  • May 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Monitored, addressed and developed behavior modification strategies for 80-85 residents in a nursing home/ assisted living setting. • Promoted and protected resident’s rights and psychosocial well-being. • Completed psychosocial assessments and MDS interviews, which identified; social, emotions, psychological needs. • Assessed residents for discharge and appropriately linked residents to community resources and outside based providers. • Provided therapeutic interventions, support, and education to residents and their families. Show less



Dream Provider Care Services

• Washington NC

• Social Worker Intern

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Answered phones, organized medical records and mitigated patient requests. • Co-facilitated individual and group therapy sessions. • Developed a juvenile day treatment program and its curriculum development. • Built rapport and interacted with clients, and conducted intensive in-home services. • Answered phones, organized medical records and mitigated patient requests. • Co-facilitated individual and group therapy sessions. • Developed a juvenile day treatment program and its curriculum development. • Built rapport and interacted with clients, and conducted intensive in-home services.