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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize advanced education, patient treatment/counseling, medical facility operations and therapeutic methodologies in a challenging social work assignment.

 

 

career profile

ø  masters of social work.

ø  b.s., therapeutic recreation/psychology.

ø  cum laude graduate.

ø  four years of practical, clinical experience.

ø  strong career focus on child care issues.

ø  knowledgeable in obstetrical, gynecological and intensive care nursery units.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility in major hospital environments.

ø  proficient in effectively managing high case loads.

ø  expertise in patient counseling on an in/outpatient basis.

ø  have overseen therapy/treatment delivery to individuals and families.

ø  effectively liaison with collateral agencies.

ø  adept in child counseling with emphasis on severe emotional and behavioral disorders.

ø  outstanding project manager.

ø  re-entering workforce after raising family.

 

social work experience

pennsylvania hospital, philadelphia, pa                                                                                       most recent

staff social worker

       recruited in 1991 to serve in-patient ob/gyn and intensive care nursery units.

       tasked with advisement duties to obstetrical, gynecological and intensive care nursery units.

       delivered psychosocial assessments, case management, discharge planning and short-term counseling.

       provided support and counseling to women experiencing high risk pregnancies, substance abuse, fetal demise and premature delivery issues.

       effectively counseled patients covering adoption and foster care situations.

       facilitated antenatal/parent support groups and aided out-patient ob/gyn clinic patients.

       conducted insightful maternity options/substance abuse counseling and psychosocial assessments.

 

italian home for children, jamaica plain, ma                                                                                            1990

social worker

       retained to perform individual/family therapy to children in residential treatment environment.

       tasked to oversee intake/admission procedures.

       performed effective case management.

       facilitated liaison with collateral agencies including protective agencies, schools and the justice system.

       acted as staff clinical consultant providing current and after-care planning.

       managed case load of females aged 10-13 with severe emotional/behavior disorders.

 

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children s hospital, boston, ma                                                                                                     1989 - 1990

social work intern

       selected to provide support to both in-patient and outpatient psychiatry units.

       conducted evaluations and delivered treatment to infants, toddlers and adolescents.

       aided patients suffering from physical/sexual abuse, eating disorders, suicidal tendencies and development disorders.

       facilitated seminars focusing on family treatment and patient evaluation.

 

 

 

education

simmons college of social work, boston, ma

masters of social work, 1990

 

research project:

body image in sexually abused women

 

internships:

eunice kennedy shriver center and wayside day treatment center

 

 

northeastern university, boston, ma

bachelor of science, therapeutic recreation/psychology, 1988

cum laude graduate

 

research project:

children of alcoholics and the development of self-esteem

 

internships:

human resource institute and the arbour hospital

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a social work assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a m.s.w., a b.s., therapeutic recreation/psychology, and in-depth clinical experience at the pennsylvania hospital and boston children s hospital.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in patient evaluation, counseling, treatment, case management and psychology assessment, with particular focus on infants, toddlers and adolescents, as well as strong problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your practice, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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