Mariah Sweeney

Experience

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  Community Mental Health Affiliates

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2010

  Intern

  Co- facilitated group therapy sessionsManaged day- to- day office operationsResearched and organized client medical records

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  Community Mental Health Affiliates

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  - Observed clinical assessments- Co- facilitated women’s group therapy sessions- Responsible for clients by monitoring and reporting treatment compliance to the courts- Worked with clients in order to help them navigate through the legal system

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  Samaritans

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Intern

  - Completed 4- 8 hour shifts at a time on suicide helpline- Managed day to day office operations- Helped organize the 5K walk/run for those who have lost someone to suicide.- Part of the Grief Support Program helping those who are grieving.

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  Community Mental Health Affiliates

  May 2012 - Dec 2013

  Vocational- Employment Specialist

  Collaborate with assigned clients dealing with prolonged mental illnesses to develop long term goals for employmentAct as a liaison, advocating with employers and employment services to meet client’s employment needs.Provide career counseling and job coaching according to clients’ needsExecute employer contacts each weekAssist clients in preparing themselves for the workplaceAssist clients in securing competitive employment supporting their individual recovery plans.

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  The Key Program, Inc

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  Caseworker

  •Develop and maintain supportive client relationships •Emphasize client accountability and attainment of client treatment goals•Provide advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family/foster family intervention•Facilitate individual client and/or family/foster family counseling, mediation, and support and group counseling sessions•Coordinate clinical services with clinic staff•Locate, evaluate and utilize community resources for clients and families•Provide intensive community tracking services•Establish aftercare plans and develop community resources for terminating clients and their families•Complete case documentation including assessments, daily treatment notes and reports Show less

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  MA Department of Children and Families

  Jan 2015 - now

  Social Worker

  •Provide supportive counseling and service information to clients and arrange for related services•Interview clients to assess their need for services and verify the information•Assist in the development and review of service plans•Arrange for the placement or referral of clients to social service programs such as foster and adoptive homes•Conduct home visits to clients to assess potentially dangerous situations•Prepare documents for court purposes including affidavits