Paula Smith LCSW. DSW

Experience

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  United Services Operation

  Jul 2001 - Jun 2003

  Director of Services

  The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform and currently operates more than 130 centers worldwide, including ten mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas.Direct impact in the revitalization of a non-profitable organization for previous 8 quarters via negotiations with local building contractors to re-build and install new state-of-the-art entertainment areas, new gift shop, and canteen.Administered services to over 200 military members during major military troop movements in; Oversaw and maintained strict budget without utilizing outside funding sources.Supervised 8 gift shop and kitchen personnel.Planned and coordinated annual fundraising events comprised of over 40 international vendors as well as advertising and recruiting.Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, and payroll processes.Upon resignation, had successfully regenerated operations and functions with financial stability and over $50,000.00 in bank account. Show less

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  Pacific Shores Hospital

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2005

  Social Worker/services coordinator

  Rader Eating Disorder Programs provides high-quality clinical programs specializing in the treatment of eating and related disorders. Discharge PlannerAssistant to the Program DirectorCoordinate Staffing

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  Rushford - Hartford Healthcare

  Sept 2006 - Nov 2013

  Housing Coordinator

  Successfully stabilized staff through the identification of key issues resulting in consistent retention for the first time in 3 years.Supervise and direct 3 Case Managers comprised of over 40 active clients and monitor 4 grants valued over $425,000.00.Successfully coordinate housing program designed for chronically homeless individuals suffering from mental illness and chemical dependency issues and oversee compliance with related housing and mental health treatment protocols.Analyze problematic issues regarding lack of revenue for existing grants and re-write grants requesting money to cover short falls.Assisting families find and or maintain housing through the Homeless Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP).Collaborate with outside, governmental, and non-profit agencies to assure all similar programs throughout the state are operating at a consistent level. Collaborating with area providers and sub-contractors in maintaining accurate records, monitoring funding and tracking outcomes through the HPRP. Show less

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  Masters Manna

  May 2011 - Apr 2014

  Board of Directors

  Volunteer position as a Board Member for a not for profit organization. Masters Manna is a food pantry, soup kitchen, diaper bank and clothing bank

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  Maxim Healthcare Services

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  Work with the agency to evaluate individuals and families to assess for services. Investigate discharge for services, and develop discharge plans. Investigate potential abuse.Assess clients for insurance re determination and services necessary to enable clients to live in the home while receiving nursing and homemaker services.

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  Rushford Center Inc.

  Nov 2013 - May 2015

  Clinician III

  Diagnose, treat and help people who are trying to avoid or already have psychological issues and problems.• Clinical work with case load of 150 clients working with both Mental Health and Dual diagnosis• Intakes and assessments of clients• Individual therapy with clients.• Group work including DBT and CBT• One on one counseling with clients• Coordinate with programs to ensure that clients receive the proper treatments• Crisis intervention

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  VA Clinic

  May 2015 - now

  Supervisor - Hud Vash
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  Yale New Haven Hospital

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2018

  Emergency Room Social worker