Lewis Barnett
Columbia
Summary
Dedicated and caring social work professional with a good understanding of evidence-based practices. Bringing several years' experience and good clinical knowledge. Team-driven, well-organized and resourceful with a demonstrated work ethic and good verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Private Practice Setting
Columbia
11.2023 - Current
- Provided individual counseling to clients in a private practice setting.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Organized personalized discharge plans to oversee safe and effective reintegration.
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
- Diagnosed disorders according to DSM-IV criteria and used ICD-10 codes for documentation.
- Counseled individuals dealing with a variety of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
Clinical Social Worker-Therapist
Christian Counseling Associates
Columbia
01.2010 - 11.2023
- Delivered therapeutic interventions based on diverse psychological theories to enhance client outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans to direct therapeutic approaches.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical services for adults, children, and couples.
Senior Social Worker
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington
07.2014 - 02.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of veterans' needs and challenges.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address individual veteran circumstances.
- Facilitated support groups to promote mental health and community integration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care services for veterans.
- Provided crisis intervention to veterans experiencing acute distress or emergencies.
- Educated families on resources and coping strategies for veteran support.
Clinical Social Worker
Child and Family Services Agency
Washington
01.2004 - 06.2016
- Provide direct case management services to children in out of home placements.
- Conduct ongoing safety and risk assessments for child abuse and neglect.
- Execute home removals of children who are in imminent danger of harm from a caregiver.
- Develop safety plans to reduce the risk of harm to a child or family member where home removals have not occurred.
- Provide detailed reports to the Superior Court of Washington, DC-Family Division, which includes recommendations for Permanency in child neglect cases.
- Provide ongoing investigative services and home removals of children when appropriate.
- Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team for children and families experiencing crisis and/or therapeutic difficulties.
- Serve as a treatment team member in providing services to youth in residential settings.
- Provide crisis intervention and follow-up services for ongoing family stabilization.
- Serve as a lead social worker, which duties include mentoring and training other line social workers.
- Served as Acting Social Work Supervisor in a vacant supervisory position.
- Supervise social work interns in their field placements.
Clinical Social Worker
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Baltimore
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided direct case management services to children in out of home placements.
- Conducted ongoing safety and risk assessments for child abuse and neglect.
- Executed home removals of children who were in imminent danger of harm from a caregiver.
- Developed safety plans to reduce the risk of harm to a child or family member where home removals had not occurred.
- Provided detailed reports to the Circuit Court of Baltimore, MD-Family Division, which included recommendations for permanency in child neglect cases.
- Served as a member of a multidisciplinary team for children and families experiencing crises and/or therapeutic difficulties.
- Provided crisis intervention and follow-up services for ongoing family stabilization.
Student Intern Forensic Social Worker
Circuit Court of Maryland, Medical Services Division
Baltimore
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Conducted court ordered evaluations in child custody cases.
- Provided detailed reports to the Circuit Court of Maryland-Family Division, which included recommendations for permanency in child neglect cases.
Student Intern Social Worker
A.A. County Department of Social Services
Annapolis
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided family preservation services to families that were at risk for child abuse and neglect.
Education
Master of Social Work - family and children
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05.1998
Associates in Arts - general studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05.1996
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- DSM-IV diagnostic skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Record keeping
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Psychoeducation
- Family therapy
- Conflict resolution
- Psychosocial assessments
- Medical social work
Certification
LCSW
Personal Information
Title: LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker, Therapist
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Private Practice Setting
11.2023 - Current
Senior Social Worker
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2014 - 02.2023
Clinical Social Worker-Therapist
Christian Counseling Associates
01.2010 - 11.2023
Clinical Social Worker
Child and Family Services Agency
01.2004 - 06.2016
Clinical Social Worker
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
Student Intern Forensic Social Worker
Circuit Court of Maryland, Medical Services Division
01.2001 - 01.2002
Student Intern Social Worker
A.A. County Department of Social Services
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Social Work - family and children
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Associates in Arts - general studies
Anne Arundel Community College