Indiana University School of Social Work- Indianapolis, IN
Jan 2011
Specialities:
Masters of Social Work in Mental Health and Addictions
Skills
Alcohol and AOD counseling certificate f... • identifying needs • implementing therapeutic interventions • and making appropriate referrals. Skill... • dual relationships • and professional stature. Organized and... • interpret • make deductions and then decide what act... • family members • and other service providers in order to ...
Sep 2012 to 2000 Hospice Medical Social WorkerSycamore Springs
Jan 2012 to 2000 Inpatient TherapistDebra Corn Agency, Inc Lafayette, IN Mar 2009 to Jun 2011 Case Manager/Therapeutic Foster Care CoordinatorBest Way Counseling, Inc Lafayette, IN Sep 2010 to May 2011 Intern/TherapistCummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc Crawfordsville, IN Jan 2007 to Aug 2007 MAP Care Coordinator/School BasedLadoga Academy Ladoga, IN Jun 2005 to Jan 2006 Transitional Living Coordinator, PRTFHamilton Center, Inc Greencastle, IN Jul 2003 to Jun 2004 Case Manager, Community Mental Health CenterMidtown Mental Health Memphis, TN 2001 to 2003 Case Manager, Homeless PopulationDozier House Memphis, TN Oct 2000 to Oct 2000 Residential Services Coordinator, SA RTFUnited States Navy
1985 to 1990 Ocean Systems Technician Analyst
Education:
Indiana University School of Social Work Indianapolis, IN Jan 2011 Masters of Social Work in Mental Health and AddictionsIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 2008 to 2011Theraplay Institute Chicago, IL Jan 2010 CertificateUniversity of Memphis Memphis, TN 1998 to 2000 Bachelor of Professional in Human ServicesIndiana University-Perdue University Indianapolis 1994 to 1997
Military:
Rank: E-3 Jun 1985 to Oct 1990 Branch: NavyL.i.location.original
Skills:
Alcohol and AOD counseling certificate from Indiana University. Experience accurately assessing consumers, identifying needs, implementing therapeutic interventions, and making appropriate referrals. Skilled at developing and implementing treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives as set forth by referral sources while insuring client's therapeutic needs are met. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong computer and EMR skills Able to maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual relationships, and professional stature. Organized and able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team while contributing to the achievement of group goals; self-motivated to complete independent projects as required. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment to analyze, interpret, make deductions and then decide what actions are necessary based on the varying facts and circumstances of each individual case. Adept at developing positive therapeutic relationships with clients, family members, and other service providers in order to maximize client retention and impact client achievements in treatment.
The Van Ness family owns Quincy Media, a media company that operates 16 televisions stations in Illinois, Wisconsin and elsewhere, as well as two local newspapers. His mother, Mary Winters, is the companys vice president; his father, Jon Van Ness, worked in sales. (They divorced when he was 5, and