Licensed clinical Social Worker Resume

Desired Industry: Counseling	SpiderID: 25534
Desired Job Location: fort bragg, North Carolina	Date Posted: 3/14/2009
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 06/01/09
Desired Wage: 65000.00
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel:
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
To work with military families

Experience:
EXPERIENCE

Utilization Clinician/Screening/Triage / Referral , First Evaluator - Alamance, Caswell, Rockingham - Local Management Entity
3/08 – Present: Responsible for authorization of service/treatment based on established clinical criteria and best practice models and protocols. Determine medical necessity to support diagnosis and target population in order to meet the continued eligibility for services. Review clinical documentation to determine appropriate level of care and intensity of requested services. Provide telephone screening, triage and referral services to consumers or their representatives. Assess level of need for all consumers; emergent, urgent, routine. Determine consumers’ eligibility and determine the service most appropriate to meet consumers need. Assist and refer consumer to chosen provider and assist with facilitation of appointment. Assist Quality Assurance department with provider agency audits both on-site and off. Act as first evaluator under NC Commitment Waiver in LME crisis unit and satellite offices as needed.

Clinical Director – Matchbox Health Services, Inc.
3/07 –12/07 :Provided support to the Executive Director for Clinical Supervision and Program Management in Community Mental Health Program. Accountable for compliance and accomplishment of program goals. Contributed to the development of projects, budget preparation, as well as policy and procedures, as a member of the management staff. Supervised clinical and paraprofessional staff, assisted with hiring, trained and evaluated staff performance, developed measurable objectives for necessary improvements and implemented appropriate corrective action to staff adhering to human resources policies. Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure best practice models and protocols for all clients enrolled with agency. Provided outpatient therapy when emergency situations arose. Prepared appropriate reports and correspondence of all treatment services in a timely manner to ensure regulatory compliance and in accordance with applicable standards of care services. Field instructor for LPC students at NC State.

Owner/Life Coach and Psychotherapist - Triangle Life Coaching Plus
9/02-3/07 :Owner and operator of TLC Plus. Provided personal and professional coaching, individual, family,couples, and adolescent outpatient therapy as well as supported employment services for youth. Provided initial intake and assessment. Consultation and case coordination with area programs and community agencies. Developed treatment plans, facilitated and participated in treatment team meetings. Maintained accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations. Supervised P-LCSW’s, MSW Interns. Managed administrative and clinical staff. Field instructor for MSW interns, UNC. As an Authorized Vendor for NC Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, developed supported employment program for at-risk youth. Employed, trained and supervised supported employment staff for work adjustment job coaching and community based assessment with at risk youth.

Lead LQMHP, 2nd Shift Supervisor - Telecare Mental Health Services of North Carolina
8/05-5/2006 : Provided assessments for individuals needing crisis stabilization and detox. Oversaw crisis program on second shift, supervised crisis staff including QMHP’s, Crisis Workers, Staff Nurse. Provided in-service trainings as needed by program administration, provided employee performance evaluations. Authorized admissions to state psychiatric facility with collaboration from hospitals, physicians and psychologists. Responded to telephone crisis and screening needs, i.e., scheduling intake appointments with local provider agencies, recommendations to crisis
center or local medical facilities. Problem solved with clients and staff regarding disposition to meet clients’ current needs. Reviewed client diagnosis as assessed by clinical staff. Maintained positive employee relations. Interacted and collaborated with community resources. Ensured and maintained accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program, state and federal regulations. Provided Notary Public services as needed for involuntary commitment process.

Outpatient Therapist & Staff Liaison - Carolina Behavioral Health Psychiatric Clinic
5/01- 10/02: Provided psychotherapy to individuals, (adults, adolescents, children) in an outpatient setting. Family therapy, couples therapy, at-risk youth, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, MR/DD. Provided initial intake and assessment. Consultation and case coordination with area programs and community agencies. Maintained accurate and timely documentation. Provided guidance, leadership and collaboration between clinical and administrative/managerial staff. Triaged all new referrals.

Family Development Specialist, MSW, LCSW - Exchange Clubs Parenting of Adolescent Program
7/99-6/01 : Provided in-home therapy to at- risk and/or adjudicated adolescents, including individual and family therapy, case management services, treatment planning, discharge planning, consultation and case coordination with other community programs and agencies. Advocated for and informed clients of available resources. Interacted with local schools, mental health, social services and the juvenile justice system as necessary. Co-facilitated multifamily group. Supervised and trained MSW/BSW student interns.

Intenisve-In-Home Therapist – Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties - Area Mental Health, DD and SA Programs
6/98 - 7/99: Provided intensive in-home services to high-risk children including individual and family therapy, case management services, treatment planning, discharge planning, consultation and case coordination with other community programs and agencies. Advocated for and informed clients of available resources. Interacted with local schools, mental health and legal services as necessary.

Social Worker II/ Emergency Services - Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties - Area Mental Health, DD and SA Programs
7/97 - 6/98 :Provided consultation to local community agencies, law enforcement and health care providers regarding mental health services and community resources for after-hour emergencies. Evaluated at risk clients for dangerousness to self and others, then planned appropriate interventions, including hospitalization. Assessed indications for alcohol detoxification services, coordinating services as appropriate. Provided back-up emergency services to clinical staff as well as the Thomas S. staff. Provided initial assessments, evaluations and admissions to the four county programs.

Education:
State University of New York , SUNY Albany Graduate School of Social Welfare
Masters of Social Work Graduated May 1997

University of Maine Presque Isle, Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
Graduated May 1992

Affiliations:
NASW

Skills:
I began my career as a volunteer with Military Family Service Centers while husband was active duty. I have experience as a Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence Counselor, Psychotherapist working with diverse populations, owner of my own private practice (Psychotherapy, Life Coaching, and Supported Employment), Clinical Director for a Community Mental health Agency, Screening Triage and Referral/Utilization Management Specialist as well as First Evaluator for NC Commitment Waiver Program.

Reference:
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