Joyce Reese-Bey, Msw, Qmhp-C Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Managed diverse foster care caseload with a focus on providing case management support services, system linkage, advocacy and professional collaboration to achieve safety, stability and permanency for children in foster care. Delivered clinical services to children and families to address common concerns related to grief and loss, healing from trauma, managing birth family connections and adoptee development. Engaged in strategic recruitment strategies to ensure adoptive families are trauma-informed and possess the necessary characteristics to meet the unique needs of a child in foster care. Implemented the agency's adoption preparedness program with a focus on strengthening families' understanding of key adoption principles and the lifelong journey of adoption. Successfully completed the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) for Child Welfare Professionals and was selected to be a special guest presenter for the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) Transfer of Learning series (July 2021 and July 2022).

Provide instruction to students in the online M.S.W. program with a focus on human behavior in the social environment, policy and social work practice with individuals and groups. Facilitate synchronous class sessions utilizing multiple modalities to optimize student learning. Evaluate students’ assignments and incorporate detailed feedback to support the development and retention of social work skills and knowledge.

Alexandria, Va

Completed comprehensive family assessments and investigations for Child Protective Services referrals. Delivered ongoing case management services in order to increase child safety factors and reduce risk of an out-of-home placement. Provided psychoeducation and individualized skills training with a focus on increasing parental protective factors and maintaining family stability. Established safety plans and provided clinically appropriate intervention strategies with families in crisis. Collaborated with and maintained a supportive working relationship with law enforcement, medical personnel, school administrators and human services professionals in the community. Served as field instructor for social work interns and provided quality supervision to ensure mastery of social work competencies and practice behaviors.

Detroit, Mi

Conducted investigations regarding allegations of child abuse and neglect in Wayne County, Michigan. Completed forensic interviews with children, caregivers, family members and alleged perpetrators. Engaged in comprehensive risk and safety assessments in order to determine individual and family needs and strengths, measure the risk of future harm and identify appropriate services and interventions. Provided referral and case management services in order to achieve safety, permanence and well-being for children and their families. Employed safety planning and crisis intervention strategies in order to protect children and maintain family stability. Intervened and petitioned family court for removals and out-of-home placements when children were unable to remain safely in their home.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Provided intensive home-based social work and crisis intervention services for at-risk families and survivors of domestic violence. Collaborated with families to resolve social, environmental and economic challenges and restore family functioning and stability. Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to assess family needs and develop specialized service plans. Advocated for and assisted families in accessing community resources through the provision of referral and case management services. Used solution-focused brief therapy and other evidence-based interventions to lower family risks and decrease likelihood of out-of-home placements. Engaged in continuous risk and lethality assessments for domestic violence, substance use, child maltreatment and suicide.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Clinical treatment team member providing therapeutic interventions for maltreated children. Planned interventions, evaluated treatment progress and engaged in weekly supervision.

Detroit, Mi

Provided social work services for maternal child health home visiting program. Engaged in parental psychoeducation using research-based home visiting curriculum and complete developmental screenings and assessments. Planned, organized and facilitated monthly parent-child playgroup and six-week childbirth class series. Performed behavioral health screenings, biopsychosocial assessments and provided crisis intervention and treatment for clients receiving services in the Behavioral Health department. Provided case management for clients in the Healthy Start program. Coordinated and participated in various agency and community events geared towards improving child and family outcomes.

Richmond, Va

Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to increase proficiency in reading and comprehension among elementary students reading below their grade levels. Co-facilitated reading groups, writing workshops and test administration. Served as a mentor to elementary students from impoverished neighborhoods. Increased functionality of the school’s Level Book Reading room by reorganizing, updating and cataloging all reading materials.

Colonial Heights, Va

Co-facilitated intervention workshops for the parenting, anger management and shoplifting diversion programs. Used evidence-based research and models to develop, implement and evaluate new curriculum for the parenting program. Provided tutoring to students participating in the after-school program. Collaborated with senior staff to coordinate and execute outreach and community events addressing key issues such as substance abuse, bullying and teenage pregnancy.

Midlothian, Va

Provided case management services for patients with chronic illnesses receiving premium, co-payment and waiver assistance. Processed invoices and reimbursement requests for payment. Conducted financial reviews and file audits for active patients. Verified insurance benefits for Medicare, Group, COBRA and Private policies.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work

Activities and Societies: Child Welfare Scholar, Child Welfare Student Association - President (2013) Interpersonal Practice with Children.

Bachelor Of Social Work, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, Phi Alpha National Honor Society