Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Supervision) LCSW-S

• Dec 2021 - Present

I provide recovery through mindfulness, acceptance & commitment therapies. I value the therapeutic process where real change is encouraged to happen. I provide a safe/judgement free environment while fostering a relationship anchored in compassion, empathy, trust & respect. I work with all types of individuals of all ages who are dealing with life challenges. I use an integrative, multi-disciplinary approach that includes being solution focused & person-centered to best help my clients meet their goals. Mental health services should be individualized & truly speak to each person’s, couple’s, family’s preference & needs. I work with my clients closely to meet them where they are and guide them to their goals. Show less

School Social Worker

• Jun 2021 - Present

Provides comprehensive school social work services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Direct and indirect intervention including: counseling on an individual, group, or family basis; consulting with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student problems and appropriate change strategies; and networking with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children; understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes for effective casework practice; understanding of the school social work profession including associated laws (IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.), ethical issues, professional issues and standards; foundations of school psychology; and the role and function of the school social worker; understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems. Show less

MHSS, QMHP counselor

• Apr 2015 - Nov 2021

Crisis Mental Health Clinician - QMHP/ Sex Offender Treatment Professional

• Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

Integrated Health Services employs a diverse and highly credentialed team of individuals to include Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Trauma Certified Therapists, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Certified Sex-Offender Treatment Providers, Board Certified Art Therapists, and many others who have served in both the public and private sectors. These talented individuals ensure the provision of compassionate and specialized care as well as oversee daily operations and service delivery to our clients. We offer a range of services to children, adolescents, and families (whether traditional, blended, single-parent, or foster). Treatment options include specialized intensive in-home treatment, substance abuse counseling, trauma focused therapy, sex offender treatment, behavioral interventions for those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and an array of other services. Show less

Mental Health Counselor

• 2013 - Mar 2015

Responsible as a member of the program team who observes and reports physical and behavioral symptoms under the direction of the SAA program director or Unit manager. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include; exercise appropriate interventions under the direction of a physician or program director, contribute to effective implementation of individual treatment plans of residents, develop counseling skill methods and techniques under the supervision of program treatment professionals and uses those skills to conduct periodic individual or group sessions. Provides one to one contact with residents focusing on social development and any problems they might be experiencing at the time of resident distress. Uses appropriate counseling skills by de-escalation techniques, using positive reinforcement. Performs Q15 checks on residents, generates incident reports when appropriate, Documents accurate and complete information on residents in the progress note each day. Progress notes refer to a problem from the treatment plan by number, discuss interventions used, and discuss measurable progress made toward the patients treatment goals. Documents legibly, objectively and accurately in the medical records, the residents behavior interventions, response to treatment or other factors reflective of the treatment care plan. Conducted and documented all groups that our asked to lead i.e. community/goal groups, psycho-education. Conducted patient care duties with attention to detail, accuracy, patient safety and patient comfort. Protected the confidentiality of each individual patient and his/her family members both in the hospital and in the community. Assisted in maintaining a therapeutic environment for the children, lead therapeutic patient activities as assigned. Provided targeted therapeutic interventions with residents. Identified age appropriate developmental tasks and needs as evidenced in the development of care and the treatment planning sessions. Show less

Intern

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

Certified in the Incident Command System (ICS) in the fall of 2009 while taking a Homeland Security and Terrorism class. Studied NRF and NIMS with Dr. Sharon L. Chamberlin of the Norfolk Police Department. Participated in the review of Cold Cases and active Family & Sexual Violence case files, observed children forensically interviewed conducted by Special Agents. Accompanied Special Agents and personnel in Assisted in several presentations and preparations of various command briefs provided by NFNF. support of ship port visits, attended and observed performed autopsies, and observed various preparation and inventory in the evidence department. Assisted with Criminal Investigations, information systems, government relations and public affairs, computer crimes, forensic science, and criminal intelligence. Reviewed urinalysis de-briefing, attended and briefed several article 32s, and conducted research related to sex crimes and family violence. Copied, filed, and delivered NCIS reports to local command representatives. Assisted the NCISFO staff with various administrative/professional areas when time permitted. Conducted criminal, civil, and administrative investigations that are complex in scope encompassing subject matters which require an expert level of planning and coordination; Investigated individuals, businesses, employers, criminal organizations, criminal conspiracies, and terrorist organizations that represent a significant threat to public safety and national security Involved in and coordinated multi-jurisdictional, inter-regional, and inter-organizational inquiries and investigations. Show less