Social Worker Resume
Donna O’Brien
A Pearl St., Rayne, LA
Education
Northwestern State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May , Natchitoches, LA
Research: “Belly Laugh to Better Health” and “Humor Used to Alleviate Stress”
Honors: Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology; Dean’s List, semesters
Office Skills: Word, PowerPoint, fax machine, copier machine
Relevant Experience
Social Worker/Discharge Planner, Meadow Brook Specialty Hospital / - /
- worked in conjunction with case manager to procure placement, upon
discharge
- responsible for social assessment which is conducted to assist in identifying
Patients personal and social problems significant to the patients course of
treatment
- participated in team conference with physician and other disciplines which
meet with patient and family members to outline continuum of care plans
- conducted bereavement counseling for family members of patients that
expired in the facility
¨ Laid off due to position eliminated
Case Manager, Oceans Behavioral Hospital / - /
- Set up aftercare appointments for patients, upon discharge
- Participated in recommendations with staff psychiatrist
- Participated in treatment team with other staff members to facilitate
Continuum of care plans
- Participated in discharge planning with other staff members
- Assisted in meeting the social and emotional needs of the patients
¨ Adolescent Unit closed - position eliminated
Social Service Director, Crowley Guest House/Camelot Place / - /
- Consultation with allied professional health personnel regarding provisions
for the social and emotional needs of the resident and family members
- Responsible for social assessment which is conducted to assist in identifying
the resident’s personal and social problems significant to the resident’s
course of treatment
- Responsible for progress notes, which are maintained for each resident
residing in facility
- Responsible for coordinating resident referrals to outside agencies
¨ Relocated and offered advancement in a different company
Americorp Vista, Safety Net for Abused Persons / -/
- Responsible for public awareness in community regarding violence
- Organized child care programs for battered children
- Assisted with fundraising
- Coordinator for Dating Violence Program in Iberia & St. Martin Parishes
- Assisted in support groups for domestic violence victims
¨ Contract Completed
Counselor, Acadiana Shelter for Girls / -/
- Responsible for twelve () adolescents in a residential home
- Responsible for conflict management, anger management, and social
interactions with other residential members
- Assisted residents with socialization issues, such as proper behavior
while in public
¨ Relocated and join the Americorps
Other Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant, Cornerstone Pediatrics Clinic / - /
- Responsible for taking medical history of patients
- Responsible for temperatures, weights, heights, and setting up exam
rooms with medical supplies
- Assisted with shots and intravenous medications
¨ Resigned and increased school load hours
References Available Upon Request
