yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                            andre laliberte

social security number: xxx-xx-xxxx

position:                                            social worker    

knowledge, skills & abilities (ksas)

 

factor a: knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referral to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.

 

in my line of work, i am very aware of the importance and necessity of community resources in the treatment of individuals in need. thus, i proactively maintain up-to-date on the broad range of available community resources, and refer to and coordinate with community and other governmental agencies for services.

 

as a social worker, i played a key role in participating in daily medicare budgeting meetings with interdisciplinary team and actively worked with and supported the director of social services with guardianship and medicaid applications. i also strategically planned and coordinated a full range of services, including medicare/medicaid application process and burial planning. i consistently collaborated directly with agencies, professionals, community resources, and clients to create a comprehensive and tailored discharge plan for each client.

 

in addition, as a residential specialist/outreach specialist, after identifying major problem areas including economic, social and other aspects of psychosocial functioning, i worked closely with senior management and utilized, coordinated and collaborated with community resources to provide assistance to the individual.

 

factor b: ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.

as demonstrated in my progressive career, i have continually excelled in working independently as well as collaboratively with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members. after a thorough assessment, i effectively formulate and implement a targeted and tailored treatment plan and identify the patient s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed.

 

in my prior role as a social worker for milton healthcare skilled nursing facility, i successfully manage 70-80 cases, with full accountability for working both independently and collaboratively toward performing assessments, formulating and implementing treatment plans, and identifying patient issues. i conduct individual, family and group therapy to further define each patient s problems, strengths, and weaknesses. i proactively assist them in developing their coping skills and provide additional and individual assistance as needed.

 

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while working as a residential specialist/outreach specialist at mental health center of greater manchester, i independently handled numerous intake screenings and assessments for residents diagnosed with schizophrenia. i then effectively organized and summarized client demographics, clinical impressions and reports from other professional/collateral contacts, integral to determining the appropriate treatment plan for each patient.

 

in addition, i proficiently documented comprehensive assessments, identified major problem areas and defined goals and objectives relevant to the major problem areas including economic, social and other aspects of psychosocial functioning. applying advanced communication and active listening skills, i actively supported each individual s needs and treatment plan. i effectively promoted client's perception of problem and facilitated client's understanding of strengths and limitations, instrumental to assisting client in improving his/her quality of life. i also supported clients in coping with issues in their everyday lives, dealing with their relationships and solving personal and family problems, emphasizing the development of their problem-solving and coping skills. utilizing appropriate crisis intervention strategies, i facilitated individual, family, marital and group intervention, depending on clients needs.

factor c: ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.  this requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture.

 

a key part of my jobs has been to continually work with a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. i effectively monitor and evaluate human development and behavior and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture.

 

in my last position as a social worker, i efficiently managed a diverse caseload of 70-80, ranging from elderly short-term and long-term residents to young homeless and substance abuse population. applying my advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills, i built and established relationships with these residents.

while serving as a residential specialist/outreach specialist, i proactively identified major problem areas and defined goals and objectives relevant to the major problem areas including economic, social and other aspects of psychosocial functioning. i handled all aspects of environmental design, intervention, consultation, education, and coaching. contributing my dynamic critical thinking and active listening skills, i conducted comprehensive analysis of each individual s background and influences to determine each individual s needs and treatment plan.

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as a psychiatric rehabilitation case manager/counselor, i provided comprehensive clinical assessments of up to 40 clients with chronic mental illness.  i effectively determined basic personality structures and behavioral patterns in abusive relationships, as well as the mechanisms and symptoms of the specific adjustment problems and their underlying causes and consequences to the clients.  i completed diagnostic interviews to obtain social and personal information and assess the problem's impact on the individual, family and community.  

factor d: knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.  this includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.

 

throughout my career, i have repeatedly demonstrated my clinical knowledge sufficient to evaluate data and make observations to include acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.

 

i consistently apply my knowledge and experience in using medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. my record shows repeated success, resulting in progressive increased responsibilities and promotions. i have strong organizational skills with the ability to quickly diagnose issues. i successfully evaluate and analyze data, consider alternatives and options, and implement solutions to meet objectives.

 

recently, as a social worker, i used my medical and mental health diagnoses abilities in managing a caseload of 70-80 and a busy short-term rehabilitation unit with 40 beds. i proactively worked towards goal of re-entry into community with appropriate discharge services. i also played a key role in participating in the care plan, and assisted with the implementation of treatment plans.

 

while serving as a psychiatric rehabilitation case manager/counselor at riverbend community mental health, with accountability for providing comprehensive clinical assessments of up to 40 clients with chronic mental illness. i successfully determined basic personality structures and behavioral patterns in abusive relationships, as well as the mechanisms and symptoms of the specific adjustment problems and their underlying causes and consequences to the clients. i actively collaborated with clinical treatment team to provide supportive counseling and symptom management, as well as advocacy and life skills training.

 

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factor e: knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.  this requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.

 

 

throughout my career, i have effectively applied my knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities. i collaboratively work with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals, applying my independent judgment in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.

 

as a residential specialist/outreach specialist at mental health center of greater manchester, i utilized appropriate crisis intervention strategies and facilitated individual, family, marital and group intervention, depending on clients needs. i handled intake screenings and assessments for schizophrenic residents, contributing my knowledge of psychosocial treatments. i proactively identified major problem areas and defined goals and objectives relevant to the major problem areas including economic, social and other aspects of psychosocial functioning.

 

i also maintained full accountability for environmental design, intervention, consultation, education, and coaching. applying advanced communication and active listening skills, i supported each individual s needs and treatment plan, promoted client's perception of problem and facilitated client's understanding of strengths and limitations, instrumental to assisting client in improving his/her quality of life. i actively supported clients in coping with issues in their everyday lives, dealing with their relationships and solving personal and family problems, emphasizing the development of their problem-solving and coping skills.

 

serving as a psychiatric rehabilitation case manager/counselor at riverbend community mental health, i provided comprehensive clinical assessments of up to 40 clients with chronic mental illness. i successfully determined basic personality structures and behavioral patterns in abusive relationships, as well as the mechanisms and symptoms of the specific adjustment problems and their underlying causes and consequences to the clients.

 

applying strong communicative and analytical abilities, i completed diagnostic interviews to obtain social and personal information and assess the problem's impact on the individual, family and community. to ensure successful problem resolution, i provided on-going assessment of individual s adjustment. i led individual, group, and family therapy to reduce or even eliminate risk of further behavioral issues.

 

 

 

 

 

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factor f: ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families.  social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification.  for example, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure.

 

i have always applied my ability to independently provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families. i counsel and teach patients in basic preparations for referred care and effectively present results.

as a social worker, i have experience completing initial assessments, carrying out the plan, and making adjustments in the plan as needed. i also provide counseling to patients, caregivers and family members, assisting them in coping with the psychosocial stress.  i successfully provide clinical/therapeutic intervention and individual and family counseling.  after the initial assessment, i strategically develop psychosocial treatment plans in collaboration with the patients, family members, and other interdisciplinary team members.

 

in addition, i have a comprehensive background in providing psychosocial support to people, families, or vulnerable populations so they can cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. i also advise family caregivers, counsel patients, and help plan for patients needs after discharge. i work well with interdisciplinary teams in evaluating and assessing patients.

 

to complement my professional experience, i offer a master s degree in social work, and i am a licensed clinical social worker, having passed the examination in april 2007. i am also eligible to take the licensed independent clinical social worker examination.