Sample Resume
Graduating Student with Health/Multigen Exerience
Jane Doe, MSW
111 27th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98111
Home: 206-123-4567, Cell: 206-111-1111, Email: sssss@comcast.net
EDUCATION
University of Washington School of Social Work
Master’s in Social Work (MSW), June 2012
 Integrated Health and Mental Health Concentration
 Carol LaMare Scholar in Oncology and Life-Limiting Illness.
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration/Finance, June 1987
SOCIAL WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE
Veteran’s Administration Puget Sound Healthcare, October 2011-May 2012
Advanced MSW Intern
 Participated as member of interdisciplinary team on inpatient medical floors to develop safe
discharge plans and minimize hospital re-admissions.
 Functioned as medical social worker on renal dialysis unit, inpatient medical floors, and primary
care women’s clinic.
 Provided short-term counseling and case management to assist dialysis patients with the
adjustment to renal dialysis and replacement.
 Conducted psychosocial assessments, brief therapeutic interventions and discharge planning for
Inpatient Medicine Service and Primary Care Womens Clinic
 Assisted patients with developing advance care directives; helped patients understand the role of
a DPOA for health care.
 Helped patients to understand complicated Medicare, Medicaid and VA medical benefits.
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, August 2011-Present
Advisor (SHIBA) Volunteer
 Provide telephone counseling to clients with questions about Medicare/health insurance.
Washington Care Center, May 2010-February 2011
Foundation MSW Intern
 Followed six residents living with dementia in skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term
memory care facility; analyzed a variety of interventions to help with behaviors, documented
results and presented findings to interdisciplinary staff.
 Discussed and planned for end of life with residents living with end-stage dementia and their
families/caregivers.
 Performed psychosocial assessment of incoming rehabilitation residents; used screening tools to
assess for cognitive deficits and mood disorders.
 Attended, facilitated and documented care conferences with resident family members and
caregivers.
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Participated in weekly Medicare review and psychoactive medication assessment with
interdisciplinary staff.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Hamilton International Middle School PTSA, Vice President
July 2008-June 2010
 Wrote, presented, and facilitated passage of Washington State PTA Resolution in support of the
DREAM Act.
John Stanford International School PTSA, Legislative Chair
July 2006-July 2008
 Organized volunteers for school levy and school-related election campaigns.
 Attended annual Washington State PTA (WSPTA) Legislative Assembly; presented information
session in support of world language and international education.
John Stanford International School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), Board President
July 2004-July 2006
 Appointed chairs and provided oversight to more than 20 committees, including committees
raising $30,000 annually for school-related projects.
 Provided leadership for, and worked collaboratively with, an 11-member board.
 Worked to provide outreach to the Latino community. Held PTSA meetings in Spanish.
Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), Facilitator for New Mothers’ Group
January-April 2003 and January-April 2006
 Facilitated group discussions for 11 women for four months.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Schueler, McKown & Keenan; Laventhol & Horwath, Seattle, Real Estate Appraiser, 1989-1999
Eric N. Page Appraisals, Seattle, Real Estate Appraiser, 1987-89
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS &LICENSURES
NASW – Washington State – 2012- Present
Licensed Social Work Associate – Independent Clinical – Application Pending June 2012
Health and Mental Health Graduate Coursework and Relevant Trainings : Integrative Health and
Mental Health Practice 1 & 2 SW; Integrative Health and Mental Health Policy SW; Nursing 507, Mental
Health of Older Adults; SW 557 Caring for Persons with Life Limiting Illness; SW 587/BH 518
Spirituality in Health Care; SW 598 Gerontology Practicum Partnership Program Integrative Seminar;
Seminar in Oncology and Life Limiting Illness for Carol Lamare Scholars.
Sample Resume
MSW Graduate with experience in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
JOHN SMITH, LICSW, CDP
333 King South Seattle, Washington 98111  johnsmith@gmail.com  206.666-5678
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, Masters in Social Work (MSW) -2004
Mental Health Concentration
Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California, BS-Applied Sociology with a minor in Spanish2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Seattle, Washington. (November 2007- Present)
 Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with the patient’s primary care provider
and other treating mental health providers.
 Screen and assess patients for common mental and substance abuse disorders.
 Provide brief intervention using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation,
motivational interviewing, or other relevant skills.
 Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment
adherence, attention to side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
University of Washington Hospital
Emergency Room Social Worker (Per Diem), Seattle, Washington (August 2006-January 2007)
 Triage patients’ biopsychosocial needs that are not met by the medical providers at UWED.
 Assess all psych patients in the ED and secure voluntary or involuntary psychiatric placements if
necessary or secure safe discharge back into the community.
 Provide resources to patients that need a multitude of community resources.
 Coordinate care within interdisciplinary team of medical providers in the ED.
Sound Mental Health
Coordinator of Court Services- South and East King County, Seattle, Washington (November 2005-Oct
2007)
 Helped expand criminal justice services for re-entry and jail liaison programs, district mental
health court, and DSHS psych evaluations to clients in SE king county.
 Worked with the county and Sound Mental Health to make sure these programs continue to grow
 Managed a team of 10 employees.
Criminal Justice Liaison- Court Services Seattle, Washington (November 2004-November 2005)
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Served as the point of contact for mentally ill people involved in the criminal justice systems.
Identified those who could benefit from connection to services within the provider network.
Provided linkage to a mental health/chemical dependency agency for appropriate treatment and
coordinated the connection.
Completed psych evaluations for DSHS to allow clients to get on GAU/GAX.
Sound Mental Health
CCAP Clinician, Seattle, Washington (July -October 2004)
 Duties included assessment, individual treatment, case management, and group treatment.
 Served mentally ill and chemically dependent persons involved in the criminal justice systems.
 Made recommendations and secured linkages to housing, employment and all human services
needs in the community.
 Led groups to help rehabilitate clients with COD who were involved in the CJ system.
MSW Intern, Seattle, Washington (January-June 2004)
 Worked with a caseload of clients who had severe and persistent mental illness, half of whom
also had co- occurring chemical dependency related issues.
 Provided community support services, including crisis response and networking with other
agencies, family members, and significant others in the client’s life as indicated.
 Provided individual and couples therapy weekly to a portion of the caseload
 Helped clients work on positive coping skills through DBT or CBT.
Harborview Medical Center
MSW Intern – Emergency Department , Seattle, Washington (September-December 2003)
 Assessed patients for detox or medical respite
 Referred patients to appropriate placements
 Provided patients with information regarding local shelters and other available resources.
 Assisted families of trauma patients and provided them with bereavement information if
necessary.
 Conducted sexual assault interventions with patients and counseled them about what options were
available to them and if they wanted to involve the police or medical team in their intervention.
Stevens Hospital
MSW Intern, Seattle, Washington (January-May 2003)
 Worked with patients in the ER and the psychiatric unit of the hospital.
 Conducted psych evaluations; worked with patients on discharge planning, implemented crisis
interventions and led groups on mental health recovery.
 Performed administrative duties including preparing reports on amount of patients seen in ER and
also number of patients admitted to the psych unit.
 Handled the intake phone and took clinical information from callers and, with the help of the
treatment team, accepted or declined patients into the psychiatric unit.
Baker Places
Residential Counselor, San Francisco California (June-December 2002)
 Provided 24-hour support and counseling services to an adult population having psychiatric,
substance abuse and/or HIV-AIDS related disabilities.
 Advocated for and responded to clients’ treatment and rehabilitation needs by providing one-onone and group counseling on various recovery topics.
Horizons Unlimited
Part Time Milieu Counselor, San Francisco, California (April-June 2002)
 Performed duties of mental health and substance abuse counseling in an integrated dual-diagnosis
treatment program for high school students.
 Assisted in facilitating skill-building groups (self-esteem, tutoring, vocational, etc.) and adjunct
therapy groups (art, dance, recreational, etc.) to assist clients in developing social, academic and
emotional functioning.
PROFESSIONAL
Washington State Society of Clinical Social Workers (WSSCSW) – Member 2012-2013
Chemical Dependency Professional Certification # CP6666666
State of Washington - Social Worker Independent Clinical License # LW66666666
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