Clinical Social Worker

• Apr 2020 - Present

Group Facilitator (Volunteer)

• Feb 2019 - Present

• Facilitate three groups every Saturday morning at Henrico County Jail East for incarcerated individuals • Build and create a variety of groups specifically for incarcerated individuals that are not otherwise offered in the jail setting • Input data and client progress notes in OAR of Richmond’s client database • Groups that are currently offered: Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Mindfulness, Seeking Safety, and Beyond the Book • Collaborate with OAR of Richmond to effectively and efficiently facilitate groups Show less

Clinical Social Worker

• Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

• Provide clinical social work services to patients on the Inpatient Orthopedics Unit at VCU Health System • Complete initial clinical assessments and consults for each patient • Provide direct intervention with patients and their families through individual therapy, family meetings, and supportive counseling • Negotiate and collaborate with the health care team, which includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists • Responsible for the daily management of all complex discharge planning and social work functions • Collaborate with community resources and payers to facilitate timely and cost-effective discharge plans that enhance appropriate health and social services in the continuum of care Show less

Psychology Associate I

• Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

• Provided mental health services to clients including crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessment and evaluation, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release/re-entry planning • Screened, tracked, and monitored clients with mental health services needs in general population and special housing (i.e., Restrictive Housing Unit, Deep Meadow Infirmary Unit) • Interviewed and assessed all incoming clients who have a documented mental health diagnosis • Utilized SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) notes to track client progress in individual and group therapy • Collaborated with the psychiatrist and other facility staff, which includes case consultation, differential diagnosis, treatment plan development, and providing input regarding referrals to programs for clients • Facilitated transition of clients requiring mental health services who are being released from VADOC • Provided mental health in-service and other training for VADOC staff Show less

Clinical Social Work Intern

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

• Facilitate educational and process-oriented groups for patients • Perform thorough initial and annual assessments with patients • Engage in individual counseling with at least two patients weekly • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologist, nurses, rehabilitation specials, and psychiatric technicians • Complete census review report, discharge summaries, daily and monthly group notes, social work progress notes as needed • Effectively manage a caseload of four to five patients by completing the tasks mentioned above • Collaborate and coordinate with a patient’s Community Service Board and jail liaison to ensure a successful discharge Show less

Jail Services Case Manager

• Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

• Efficiently coordinated daily operations of the OAR Jail Services Program at Henrico County Jail East to ensure residents are aware of OAR services • Contacted jail residents who have requested services and replied either in writing or in-person in a timely manner • Assisted in the training and supervision of OAR Jail Services volunteers • Scheduled and participated in facilitating weekly group activities for OAR clients that included: Anger Management, Orientation to OAR, and Grief and Loss classes • Coordinated client service needs with community resources (i.e., housing referrals, homeless shelter referrals, substance abuse treatment, transportation, clothing, family and lawyer contact, mental health and medical care referrals, social security benefits, and acquiring forms of identification) • Developed and implemented a curriculum for a six-week Grief and Loss group at Henrico County Jail East Show less

Social Work Intern

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

• Completed daily notes for at least five members • Developed exhaustive individual service plans for members • Met with members on my caseload monthly to discuss their progress towards goals and objectives • Performed comprehensive initial assessments for members upon their arrival to Chester House • Assisted in developing and facilitating groups for members • Worked alongside members in the snack bar by providing support and assistance while serving other members • Completed daily notes for at least five members • Developed exhaustive individual service plans for members • Met with members on my caseload monthly to discuss their progress towards goals and objectives • Performed comprehensive initial assessments for members upon their arrival to Chester House • Assisted in developing and facilitating groups for members • Worked alongside members in the snack bar by providing support and assistance while serving other members

Primary Supervising Usher (GS-04)

• May 2012 - Aug 2016

• Maintained the policies and rules of Wolf Trap National Park • Assisted patrons with complaints and concerns • Supervised a staff of eight paid ushers and 12 volunteer ushers • Assisted patrons with disabilities (i.e., escort a patron in a wheelchair) • Ensured the safety of all 3,200 patrons in the lawn section of Wolf Trap • Maintained the policies and rules of Wolf Trap National Park • Assisted patrons with complaints and concerns • Supervised a staff of eight paid ushers and 12 volunteer ushers • Assisted patrons with disabilities (i.e., escort a patron in a wheelchair) • Ensured the safety of all 3,200 patrons in the lawn section of Wolf Trap

Research Assistant

• Sep 2014 - May 2016

• Research assistant for Dr. Christy Esposito-Smythers’ lab on adolescent suicidality and substance abuse • Performed baseline and follow-up assessments for participants in the study • Scheduled assessments for participants • Coordinated with study psychologists regarding participant assessments • Entered data into Excel spreadsheets for data analysis • Supervised and trained research assistants in study procedure • Participated in weekly team meetings • Research assistant for Dr. Christy Esposito-Smythers’ lab on adolescent suicidality and substance abuse • Performed baseline and follow-up assessments for participants in the study • Scheduled assessments for participants • Coordinated with study psychologists regarding participant assessments • Entered data into Excel spreadsheets for data analysis • Supervised and trained research assistants in study procedure • Participated in weekly team meetings

Head Lifeguard

• Apr 2009 - Apr 2016

-Guard and protect the lives of patrons -Resolve patron issues and concerns -Perform CPR/First Aid in emergency situations -Supervise other lifeguards on staff -Manage pool chemicals -Operate pool pump room -Oversee pool, bathrooms, and pool deck cleanliness -Guard and protect the lives of patrons -Resolve patron issues and concerns -Perform CPR/First Aid in emergency situations -Supervise other lifeguards on staff -Manage pool chemicals -Operate pool pump room -Oversee pool, bathrooms, and pool deck cleanliness