Mariah Williams, MSW, LMSW
Baton Rouge
Summary
Understanding of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation. Awareness of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, and teaching and instruction for children ages birth to eighteen. Skilled Mental Health Technician with a bachelors level degree in Social Work and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. I'd describe myself as a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge to help a team achieve company goals. Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
The Bridge Center for Hope
03.2025 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Determines a provisional diagnosis, obtains documentation of medical necessity and submits authorizations for service in a timely fashion.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Established rapport with clients through active listening and empathy, fostering trusting relationships vital to the therapeutic process.
- Delivered crisis interventions when necessary, providing immediate assistance and stabilizing clients in distressing situations.
Therapist
Bethesda Behavioral
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
Mental Health Technician
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Observe and document patients behavior every 15 minutes.
- Assist nurses with behavioral outbursts.
- Providing direct patient care, guidance, and positive role modeling.
- Planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring treatment activities and groups.
- Assisting with medication administration.
- Assessing patients.
- Educating patients and their families.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Social Worker
The Harmony Center, Inc.
05.2023 - 2024
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Social Services Director
Lakeview Manor
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Social Work Intern
Innercore Management Group LLC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Offered employment counseling and provided referrals to community outreach programs to help clients gain independence.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Wrote BIRPS notes and administered GAD 7-Point and PHQ-9 self recording scales.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Assisted Social Workers with wellness checks and home visits to supervise separated families.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Mentor
Southern University and A&M College
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Mentoring freshmen, sophomores and transfer students.
- Helping students adjust to college life and a new environment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
- Developed and led special events that increased student abilities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
Education
MSW - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
03.2024
Bachelor's - Social Work
Southern University And A & M College
12.2021
Associate - social science
Baton Rouge Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Patient Counseling
- Behavior Observation
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Active Listening
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Culture Competence
- Onsite Facility Touring
- Community Outreach
- Obtaining Referrals
- Rehabilitation Services Coordination
- Rehabilitative Nursing
- Assessing Residents
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Social Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Daily Reports
- Patient Admission
- Medicaid Application
- Constructive Feedback
- Grievance Resolution
- Patient Interaction
- Advanced Directives
- Admissions Screening
- Counseling Services
- Medicare Regulation
- Inpatient Services
- Team Meetings
- Client Confidentiality
- Resource Navigation
- Client documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Intervention Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Client Advocacy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis Assessment
- Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP)
- Mental Health Training
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- DSM-IV knowledge
- HIPAA
- Patient assessments
- Patient education
- Treatment determination
- Patient diagnosis
Accomplishments
- Identifying Substance Abuse Needs in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.
- Foundations of Harm Reduction .
- Autism & ADHD: Diagnostic Clarity, Comorbidity, Clinical Care
- Substance Use Disorder 101: Understanding Addiction and Recovery
- Ethics
- Reducing Suicide Risk in Adolescents and Transition Age Youth
- Culture Competence and Healthcare
Achieved the following certificates by attending online webinars. Social workers completing the course receive continuing education credits.
Certification
July 2015 to Present Crisis Prevention Institute CPR Certification June 2021 to June 2023 First Aid Certification
- Social Work, Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners-
Languages
English
Timeline
Clinician
The Bridge Center for Hope
03.2025 - Current
Therapist
Bethesda Behavioral
07.2024 - 02.2025
Social Worker
The Harmony Center, Inc.
05.2023 - 2024
Social Services Director
Lakeview Manor
09.2022 - 12.2022
Social Work Intern
Innercore Management Group LLC
09.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health Technician
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 02.2024
Mentor
Southern University and A&M College
06.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor's - Social Work
Southern University And A & M College
Associate - social science
Baton Rouge Community College
MSW - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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