Treena Thornton
Moneta
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 10 years of experience. A forward-thinking and innovative social worker seeking to transition into a new role within the mental health setting. Possessing strong therapeutic and counseling skills, I have expertise in client assessment and treatment planning in outpatient environments. Eager to leverage these abilities to effectively contribute in a new professional role, taking on new challenges and advancing organizational objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist/Assessor
Piedmont Community Services
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments for new patients, identifying appropriate diagnoses and developing targeted treatment goals.
- Maintained client caseload to meet Medicaid standards
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress utilizing EHR system.
- Mentored new therapists through peer supervision, sharing expertise in clinical techniques and best practices for effective outpatient care.
- Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies when necessary.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Conducted discharge planning in collaboration with clients and their support network
- Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Social Worker
Legacy Hospice
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Implement standards of care for medical social work services provided to hospice patients and their families
- Assess psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to patient's terminal illness and environment
- Provide ongoing counseling to patients and families including crisis intervention and CSSRS
- Assess for, and educate interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to culture of patient and family to assure appropriate communication and cultural norms
- Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives, power of attorney and DNR status to allow families peace of mind through the end of life
- Assist/educate family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities
- Direct team in recognizing effects of psychosocial stresses on symptoms of the terminal illness
Family Services Supervisor-Western Region
Intercept Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted with training and development of Family Services staff members for increased knowledge and confidence leading to better relationships with foster families and foster children
- Trained and created curriculum for 'all staff' meetings on a quarterly basis to increase confidence of staff to complete interventions with families which led to optimal placement results
- Supervised minimum of five staff in the Western Region of the state to oversee and provide training for Therapeutic Foster Care Families, conducted yearly staff reviews, and reported timely information to payroll
- Provided documentation, intervention, and clarification to staff regarding Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA) licensing standards, Council on Accreditation (COA) standards, and agency policy to obtain ongoing licensure approval and leading to fewer citations
- Reviewed and approved all staff reports including home change addendums, comprehensive home evaluations, and licensing re-evaluations of foster families to ensure continued qualifications for fostering according to licensing and accreditation policies
- Monitored program activities and participation to assess utilization and close service gaps
- Handled complaints and inquiries and developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring strategic changes and organizational goals to address these issues
- Participated in creating policy and procedures for adoption program based on state and federal standards to close service gaps especially in rural areas
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management
Senior Family Services Specialist
Intercept Health
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Administered case management for approved therapeutic foster families by conducting trauma informed family meetings and parental counseling to reinforce long-term placement with twenty percent increase in successful placements
- Conducted intake interviews and completed foster home assessments to understand needs and discover issues that affect treatment establishing increased placement time to work toward unification
- Facilitated monthly/quarterly parenting groups to strengthen parenting abilities and provide access to knowledge and skills to encourage trauma informed environments and interactions and creating successful foster placements
- Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in database to create effective team communication on daily basis
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible
- Created and implemented trauma informed monthly teen groups to encourage positive interaction and reinforce learning from other therapeutic resources thus creating stronger ties to the family and increased happiness in foster placements
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor and Team Lead
United Support Services Inc.
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Communication resource for up to four school Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselors aiding with student intervention and communication with resources and families
- Developed written service plan in conjunction with supervisor, student and families to increase positive interactions in the school setting
- Encouraged students to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment to determine progress and/or needs daily
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve student's level of functioning in the classroom
Senior Social Worker-Foster Family Trainer
City of Roanoke
02.2008 - 06.2013
- Oversaw submission of reports for FAPT, court, and provided testimony, guidance for staff and participated in interdisciplinary meetings providing supervisory input and approval as needed
- Created treatment plans and delivered comprehensive services to children, adolescents and their families to support child welfare and prevention services
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and trained specialized foster families to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues
- Testified under oath as child advocate in family court to assist with child custody decisions within agency
- Created and implemented improvement plans for foster families
- Responsible for grant writing and reporting for funding of state grant to teach foster families
- Provided on-call intervention for Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services and child placement in foster homes
- Facilitated Family Engagement meetings to determine strengths and skills of client and to involve families in service planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
Radford, VAMaster of Social Work - Social Work
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
Radford, VA08.2020
Skills
- ISP creation and progress monitoring
- EHR charting
- EMDR/TF-CBT/DBT/SFBT
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Medicaid standards
- Positive Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Experienced Virtual conferencing HIPPA Compliance
- Microsoft office suite
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Supervisory skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning and coordination
- Efficient under pressure
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Motivational interviewing
- Schedule management
- Crisis assessment
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Virginia Board of Social Work, 12/31/24
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist/Assessor
Piedmont Community Services
01.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Legacy Hospice
11.2021 - 01.2023
Family Services Supervisor-Western Region
Intercept Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Family Services Specialist
Intercept Health
03.2017 - 08.2020
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor and Team Lead
United Support Services Inc.
02.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Social Worker-Foster Family Trainer
City of Roanoke
02.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Social Work - Social Work
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
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