Afriyie Boama
Fort Meade
Summary
Dedicated military social worker supporting service members and families Experienced in providing mental health counseling, transition support, and crisis intervention for active-duty military personnel and veterans.
Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) focused on mental health therapy and client advocacy
Dedicated clinical social worker with six years of experience providing mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination. Skilled in trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Passionate about supporting individuals in navigating mental health challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
DoD
DoD
07.2025 - Current
- Provide counseling services to active-duty personnel and veterans coping with PTSD and service-related trauma
- Develop transition programs for military personnel returning to civilian life
- Conduct family therapy to support the reintegration of service members
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
- Provide individual and group therapy for clients managing depression, anxiety, and PTSD
- Lead crisis intervention efforts, de-escalating high-risk situations and reducing emergency hospitalizations by 25%
Clinical Social Worker
DoD
DoD
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatment plans to promote mental health and well-being.
- Provided counseling services utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support diverse client populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for shared experiences and personal growth.
- Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and therapists.
- Provided clinical supervision to social work interns, helping them develop their professional identity and hone their therapeutic skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2014
Skills
- Clinical assessments
- Trauma-informed care
PTSD counseling
Crisis intervention
Military transition support
Suicide prevention
- Individual and group therapy
- Intervention strategies
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Service coordination
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified Trauma Specialist 2026
- Certified Clinical Military Counselor (CCMC) | 2026
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
DoD
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
DoD
07.2020 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Utah