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@glouser
Experienced clinical social worker with expertise in mental health management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and experienced clinical social worker with a strong background in mental health management and operational oversight. My career spans various supervisory roles within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I have successfully led teams of social workers and healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care to veterans and their families. I have a proven track record of improving program operations, enhancing service delivery, and implementing effective interventions for complex behavioral health issues.
Throughout my career, I have been responsible for overseeing program evaluations, managing budgets, and conducting audits to ensure compliance and efficacy. My leadership in the Professional Practice Council for Social Work has allowed me to advocate for best practices and contribute to the development of policies that enhance patient care. I am passionate about utilizing my advanced clinical skills and administrative expertise to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those I serve.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supervisory Social Worker – Mental Health Section Chief
Department of Veterans Affairs
Jul 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 8 months)
Oversaw program operations and evaluations, identifying areas for improvement, gathering relevant data, assessing the data, developing and implementing ideas for improvement, and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts. Responsible for budgetary controls and fund control points assigned to or designated for the Program within the assigned areas.
Supervisory Social Worker - Caregiver Support Program Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 (4 months)
Responsible for developing, implementing, and facilitating routine evaluation of all administrative, clinical, and operational aspects of the program. Supervised a team of clinical social workers, registered nurses, occupational therapists, and administrative staff.
Program Coordinator - Intimate Partner Violence Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
Jun 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for oversight, clinical programming, establishing facility processes and work improvement plans of the program. Provided education instruction and consultation services on behavioral intervention strategies for multidisciplinary staff members and community providers.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - PTSD Clinical Team
Department of Veterans Affairs
Nov 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Made behavioral health diagnoses, provided outreach, assessments, screening and performed specialized interventions. Utilized various treatment modalities to include CBT, CPT, PE and EMDR treatment for behavioral health problems to include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and other conditions.
Geriatric Home Health Therapist
Therapy on Demand
Aug 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Provided home health therapy visits to geriatric population with chronic, acute or terminal illness to assess patient’s level of psychosocial function and needs. Developed plan of care based on needs and made recommendations to meet psychosocial needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hawaii Pacific University
Master of Social Work, Social Work
2005 - 2007
Completed a Master of Social Work program, gaining advanced knowledge and skills in social work practice. Focused on clinical applications and theoretical frameworks relevant to the field.
St. Leo University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2001 - 2003
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, focusing on the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Developed a foundational understanding of psychological principles and research methods.
Manhattan Community College
Associate in Business, Business
1995 - 1997
Completed an Associate in Business degree, acquiring fundamental business knowledge and skills. Studied core concepts in business administration and management.
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