danielle johnson

msw social work intern

About

I have extensive social work experience with a variety of client populations, from suburban youth to the urban homeless. My most recent position is a Social Work Intern at Greystone Park Psychiatric State Hospital's Admissions Unit in Morris Plains, NJ. I collaborate with a treatment team, managing a revolving caseload of approximately 500 patients. I perform psychosocial assessments, hold support groups for patients and caregivers, and serve as a liaison between patients and their doctors. At every position I have held, I have developed solutions to unique challenges. At the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children, I was primarily a grant writer, applying for financial support and organizing a fundraising gala to elevate the agency’s influence in the community. At Middle Earth and The Hope Center, my involvement was more hands-on, meeting with clients on a daily basis to achieve life goals. Although Social Work is my main area of expertise, I am also passionate about leadership and education.

Country

united states

City

bound brook

Industry

mental health care

Skill

grant writing, fundraising, liaison, client counseling, group therapy, health education, innovator, multi tasking, technology savvy, team oriented, hit the ground running, interpersonal communication abilities, social services, proposal writing, community outreach, critical thinking, mental health counseling, newsletters, restaurant management, public speaking, case management

Experience

msw social work intern

rutgers university

2016-8 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

* Provide clinical services in the office, home, and community to youth and families in the CARRI-YIIP Program * Facilitate adolescent group therapy for girls ages 8-12 * Maintain detailed client records including treatment plans and progress notes * Involve consumers in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans in accordance with accepted NASW standards and UBHC standards * Engage clients in appropriate treatment program as observed by supervisor and case presentations * Intervene clinically with evidence-based practice and with an understanding of child development and parenting concerns

community outreach social work and intern

the hope center foundation

2007-9 - 2008-5 · 9 mos

oncology social work intern

steeplechase cancer center robert wood johnson hospital at somerset

2013-12 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 2 mos

* ▪ Served as liaison between 30 patients and their respective oncologists, radiation specialists, community outreach representatives, rehabilitation centers, and other professionals * ▪ Acted as primary contact for patients regarding treatment plans and psychosocial concerns * ▪ Facilitated and evaluated 16 support groups for patients and caregivers impacted by chronic illness * ▪ Mastered Microsoft Office products, Aria, and Lotus Notes for record-keeping and retention

grant writer and intern

aids resource foundation for children

2008-9 - 2009-5 · 9 mos

* Searched through 100s of grants; developed coherent, effective proposals that demonstrated an increasing client population * Compiled budget allocation figures based on previous grant applications * Organized fund-raising gala event with 300+ attendees from various New Jersey AIDS organizations. Created program book and served as primary contact * Published quarterly newsletter on founder’s behalf; distributed fliers and other materials to elevate agency profile * Coordinated donations from churches and schools for a food drive feeding 150+ families

youth worker

middle earth

2006-10 - 2007-4 · 7 mos

* Worked closely with 7 at-risk teens and their families to achieve life goals such as obtaining employment, driver’s * license, and GED * Collaborated with probation officers and teachers, and visited homes and workplaces to monitor progress and advocate on juveniles’ behalves * Involved youth in exercise, volunteering, anger management, and group therapy to provide alternatives to drugs and gang violence * Maintained detailed case notes to continuously evaluate clients’ situations

leadership development and trainer and server

maggiano's little italy

2010-3 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos

* ▪ Trained and educated 40+ new hires according to Brinker International brand standards * ▪ Identified key areas of improvement for management and executed relevant goals * ▪ Orchestrated rapid solutions to guest issues and complaints * ▪ Personally raised over $5,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation, contributing to overall restaurant contribution of $80,000

msw social work intern

greystone park psychiatric hospital

2015-8 - 2016-5 · 10 mos

* Performing Psychosocial Assessments for Geriatrics, Co-Occurring, Krol and chronically mentally ill patients in a Psychiatric Inpatient setting. * Certified in Mental Health First Aid and CPR. * Develop discharge plans with the patient's treatment team. * Assist with group meetings that encourage life management and core groups. * Provide education to caregivers to ensure patients acclimation to the community. * Attend morning rounds geared towards patient's stabilization