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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Client-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker eager to contribute dynamic social service and case management skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in delivering quality care

 

EDUCATION

University of New Hampshire at Durham, Master of Social Work, 2005

Notre Dame College of Manchester, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2000

 

PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

         Demonstrated expertise in working with adults and the elderly in outreach and residential environments.

         Resourceful at expanding client base through positive representation of organizational mission and values.

         Proficient in administrative and computer skills, and:

          Intakes, assessments, and counseling in a broad range of fields including drug rehabilitation, schizophrenic populations, individual client rights, and life skills outreach.

          Mediation, advocacy, and conflict resolution techniques.

          Early intervention with children, adolescents and adults through community outreach.

          Elder care, rehabilitation, Emergency, Pediatrics, and support systems.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GODDARD HOUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY C Social Worker                                                   2006-Present

         Proficiently manage caseload of over 80 long-term care nursing home residents, providing broad scope of resident and family services ranging from Medicare/Medicaid application process through burial planning.

         Proactively collaborate with agencies and community resources in facilitating discharge planning.

         Successfully launched and manage long-term care adjustment group targeting short-term rehab to long-tern nursing home care transitioning.

         Actively participate in weekly Behavior Rounds meetings and quarterly Family Council meetings.

 

THE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF GREATER MANCHESTER C Residential Specialist                         2000-2006

         Facilitated participative oversight for whole health initiatives for resident schizophrenic populations, with focus on goal setting and achievement.

         Key responsibilities included environmental design, intervention, consultation, education, and coaching.

         Applied strong communication skills toward assisting patients make critical decisions regarding personal care, self-sufficiency and quality of life.

         Provided consultation, counseling, transportation and assistance with hygiene, cleaning, nutrition, cooking, grocery shopping, community support access, outings, and ongoing support.

         Offered exceptional case management services through team collaboration, professional assessments, and tracking and scaling progress towards resident goals and treatment objectives.

 

INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS:                                                                                                          2000, 2003-2005

         St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, Second Year Internship, 2004-2005:

          Conducted intakes, assessments and referrals for substance abuse counseling and mental health services.

          Assisted elder and chronic patients with Medicaid, Medicare, Free Care, Lifeline, Power of Attorney, Meals on Wheels, Housing, Alzheimer s Disease, Cancer, and Diabetes.

          Worked closely with the medical psychiatric team and co-facilitated family meetings for discharge planning.

         New Hampshire Association for the Blind C First Year Internship, 2003-2004:

          Performed intakes, assessments, statistical analysis, and case management, and acted as advocate for disabled client rights.

          Co-facilitated a community project bringing low vision services to retirement communities.

         Greater Manchester AIDS Project, Undergraduate Psychology Internship, 2000

• Collaborated with a diverse staff in providing free health services to the public and managing overall daily operation and accountability of the nonprofit organization.

 

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RIVERBEND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C Psychiatric Rehabilitation Case Mgr/Counselor            2002-2003

         Effectively managed up to 40 mentally ill clients as part of a clinical treatment team including providing supportive counseling and symptom management, as well as advocacy and life skills training.

         Contributed to administrative management of Behavioral Health Eligibility/HIPAA reports.

 

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF GREATER MANCHESTER C Outreach Specialist                                   2001-2002

         Collaborated with 2 other specialists to provide community services, life skills training, transportation to medical appointments, and other support.

         Created MIMS outlines based on treatment plans and objectives established by the team.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVITIES

Member, National Association of Social Work (NASW) Nursing Home Committee, 2007-current

         Co-organized annual conference, May 2008

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Dear__________________:

 

I am seeking a challenging career advancement opportunity with your organization, and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have earned my Masters in Social Work. My professional qualifications include numerous years of experience in working directly with residential groups and individuals, general populations, and hospitalized patients in clinical, community outreach program, and hospital settings.  This combined experience has provided an excellent background and ongoing development in delivering effective social services.

 

In addition to becoming proficient in counseling and outreach services, I have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward building and optimizing the performance of treatment programs in diverse settings, giving me a good foundation in all aspects of social work from counseling through daily business operations.  To complement this background, I offer an extensive academic background and excellent education and troubleshooting skills.

 

As this broad experience and obvious commitment to improving clients life quality indicates, you will find me to be committed to supporting you in achieving your mission and goals.  I am confident I will be a valuable asset to your firm and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Andre Laliberte