Social Worker - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Chillicothe, OH
(2023-02)
Delivers case management services for Veterans engaging in MHRRTP Substance Use Disorder Treatment (SUDT), Mental Health Treatment (MHT), and Trauma Track (TT) in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP) – GS-11
- Performing thorough psychosocial assessments in collaboration with Veterans to evaluate biopsychosocial history, current functioning, strengths, needs, and treatment preferences
- Functioning as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, providing education and consultation to social work colleagues and professionals from other disciplines
- Developing and updating individualized treatment plans in collaboration with Veterans and their families, reviewing progress toward goals on a weekly basis
- Coordinating discharge planning with veterans and collaborating effectively with VJO, MHICM, IDDT, PACT, HUD-VASH, BHIP, and Suicide Prevention teams across the VISN
- Completing clinical reminders within scope and providing warm handoffs
- Conducting post-discharge follow-up calls to ensure continuity of care and successful transition
- Documenting all clinical interactions in the electronic medical record in accordance with timeliness and quality standards
Social Worker - Acute Psychiatric Care Unit (COMPASS) – Voluntary Detail - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Chillicothe, OH
(2024-02 - 2024-05)
- Delivered crisis intervention services and worked collaboratively with Veteran to develop thorough, individualized suicide prevention safety plans
- Performed some of the tasks she was responsible for during MHRRTP position
Social Worker - Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) – Voluntary Detail - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Chillicothe, OH
(2024-05 - 2024-09)
- Utilization of a government vehicle to transport Veterans to appointments and various needs in the community
- Accurately logged all vehicle travel information and operated the vehicle safely and without incident
- Conducted in-home case management services, engaging families to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate appropriate interventions
Mentor - Paper City Mentoring Project - Chillicothe, OH
(2024-11)
- Provide structured mentorship including guidance, skill-building, goal-setting, and constructive feedback to support mentee growth
- Participate in monthly group outings to foster community engagement among mentors and mentees
Lead Clinician - Safe Haven Darts, LLC - Chillicothe, OH
(2022-05 - 2023-01)
- Provided direct services to clients in daily substance use disorder group counseling
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for new and ongoing clients
Mental Health Counselor - PATH Integrated Health - Chillicothe, OH
(2022-01 - 2022-05)
- Provided individual counseling services to clients in office and in the community
- Completed necessary paperwork including consents to treatment, individual treatment plans, and documentation
Social Services Director - CareCore at Westmoreland - Chillicothe, OH
(2021-07 - 2021-12)
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary management team daily to ensure residents' needs were met
- Facilitated care conferences to involve families in their loved one's care at the facility
Volunteer - Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) - Chillicothe, OH
(2020-03 - 2022-05)
- Interviewed foster parents, family members, and school personnel to assess the best interests of the child
- Advocated on behalf of children in court hearings regarding foster or kinship placement decisions
Interior Electrician (12R) - Ohio Army National Guard - Chillicothe, OH
(2015-03 - 2021-03)
- Installed electrical wiring, panel boxes, circuit breakers, and outlets in coordinated team environments
- Earned licensure for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and Medium Tactical Vehicles
