Driven, focused, and knowledgeable Social Work Professional with several years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and oversee complex behavioral health cases within a variety of medical environments. Experienced in completing detailed client assessments, providing referrals to community resources, and coaching clients on a variety of subjects such as substance abuse/chemical dependency. Highly adept in improving client care levels in addition to maintaining strong communication with co-workers, staff, clients, and members of executive management.

         Demonstrated background in successfully managing complex client behavioral health cases with experience in working with clients ranging from children to elderly individuals

         Exceptional communication abilities with a background in performing comprehensive client examinations, making appropriate referrals to community services, and designing individualized treatment plans

Rehabilitation Counselor, Abundant Life Today, Oklahoma City, OK

Rehabilitation Counselor, Journey Within Myself Counseling Services, Edmond, OK

         Direct day to day counseling and case management operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing client care and satisfaction levels

         Identify client needs and make appropriate suggestions regarding therapeutic activities, encourage a positive rehabilitative environment, and design individualized session plans

Case Manager, A CHANCE TO CHANGE, EDMOND, OK

         Coordinated case management logistics within a rehabilitative environment which included conducting group assessments, interviewing clients, and coaching clients on treatment plans & group benefits

         Facilitated a psycho-educational group, led substance abuse/chemical dependency training, and successfully identified client needs, wants, and abilities through motivational interviewing

Counselor, Sisterhelp Shelter for Battered Women, Rock Hill / Columbia, SC

         Supported counseling and case management functions within a non-profit organization which included completing client interviews and educating patients on available community resources

         Worked closely with both women and children, encouraged positive emotional/social development, and referred clients to both public and private community resources

Locum Social Worker, Emerald Recruitment, South-end Social Services, South-end, Essex

         Facilitated several administrative and case management tasks within a social services organization which included completing assessments by phone and in-person for clients aged 65 and older

         Spearheaded multi-department initiatives, maintained positive rapport with both internal and external clients, mentored clients on available community resources, and consistently reviewed/modified treatment plans based on changing client needs

Winthrop University Educational Co-op, Probation, Pardon & Parole Services, Rock Hill, SC

         Provided training and mentorship to individuals within the correctional system which included maintaining client case folders and coaching clients on conditional release terms

         Maintained an expert level knowledge of restitution payment guidelines, educational and/or employment stipulations, and office visit regulations

Bachelor of Social Work, Winthrop University

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