Licensed Clinical Social Worker Resume Guide

Well-rounded LCSW with 5+ years of experience working in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, schools, and private practices. Proven ability to provide direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups. Passionate about helping others heal from trauma and improve their overall wellbeing. In previous roles increased client satisfaction scores by an average of 23%.

Diligent and experienced LCSW with 9 years of experience in direct patient care, social work administration, and program development. At XYZ Medical Center, managed a team of 12 case managers while also providing direct patient care. Recognized for developing an innovative discharge planning program that reduced length of stay by 15%. Seeking to leverage my experience and skills to improve patient outcomes at ABC Hospital.

Seasoned LCSW with 5+ years of experience providing quality care to patients from a variety of backgrounds. In previous roles, increased patient satisfaction scores by 23% and decreased time spent on paperwork by 15%. Seeking to join the team at ABC Healthcare as the next clinical social worker where I can continue to make a positive impact on patients’ lives.

Enthusiastic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 5 years of experience providing direct clinical care to individuals, couples, and families. Seeking a position at XYZ where I can use my skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to help clients achieve their goals. At ABC Clinic, increased client satisfaction ratings by 27% through the implementation of a new family therapy program.

Dependable and patient Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience in direct client care within a hospital setting. Proven ability to work with diverse populations, including those with chronic mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Bilingual Spanish speaker. Seeking to join the team at ABC Behavioral Health as a LCSW where I can continue to make a positive impact on patients’ lives.

Professional, patient, and culturally competent Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 5+ years of experience in direct clinical practice. Seeking to leverage background in social work theory, research, and assessment to provide high-quality care at XYZ. At ABC, increased client satisfaction rates by 30% through the implementation of a new treatment plan model.

Amicable and professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9+ years of experience in direct patient care. In previous roles, increased successful treatment outcomes by 12% via active listening and culturally competent care. Skilled at handling crisis intervention and providing individualized therapy for patients with diverse backgrounds. Hoping to join XYZ Healthcare to provide top-tier social work services to the underprivileged population in the area.

Hard-working and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on helping individuals and families through difficult life transitions. Proven ability to provide support and guidance during crisis situations. Committed to providing culturally-competent care that is trauma-informed and strengths-based.

Accomplished Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy in a variety of settings. Proven ability to maintain composure under pressure while managing a heavy caseload. Seeking to leverage extensive knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment modalities to help the clients of ABC achieve their full potential.

• Utilized a strengths-based approach to empower over 500 clients to overcome social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Spearheaded the development of a new counseling program that increased client satisfaction by 25%.
• Revised the intake process for new clients, which resulted in a 10% reduction in no-show appointments.
• Represented the agency at community events and conferences, raising awareness about available resources and services.
• Reliably completed all administrative tasks related to client case files, including documentation, progress reports and discharge planning.

• Formulated individualized treatment plans for 100+ clients, taking into account their unique needs, goals and preferences.
• Achieved successful clinical outcomes in 90% of cases, as evidenced by client feedback and independent evaluations.
• Wrote progress reports detailing each client’s individual progress and challenges on a weekly basis.
• Reduced the number of therapy sessions required per client by an average of 10%.
• Competently used a variety of therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT and Solution-Focused Therapy.

• Supported clients through individual and group therapy sessions, helping them to process and work through a variety of personal issues.
• Coordinated with clients’ families, doctors, teachers and other professionals to ensure that all needs were being met.
• Socialized with clients in order to build relationships and trust, while also providing support and guidance.
• Actively listened to clients in order to understand their experiences and provide the best possible care.
• Motivated clients to make positive changes in their lives by setting goals and working towards them together.

• Introduced a new case management system that expedited the social work process and improved client outcomes.
• Expedited the placement of children in foster care by reorganizing the intake process.
• Proficiently managed a caseload of 50+ clients, providing guidance and support to families in need.
• Monitored progress of clients and provided updates to referring agencies on a monthly basis.
• Wrote detailed reports on each client’s progress, highlighting areas of improvement as well as any potential risks or concerns.

• Advised clients on available community resources and services, providing support and guidance to help them cope with personal issues.
• Referred clients to appropriate mental health professionals and facilities for further treatment, as needed.
• Presented workshops on topics such as stress management and anger management to groups of up to 30 people.
• Participated in weekly team meetings with other social workers and counselors to discuss case progress and brainstorm solutions.
• Accurately documented all client interactions in accordance with agency guidelines, using electronic medical records software.

• Prepared weekly case notes for 15 clients, documenting their progress and outlining the goals for each session.
• Demonstrated exceptional empathy and active listening skills when interacting with clients from diverse backgrounds, providing them with a non-judgmental space to share their experiences.
• Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on assessments of their needs and strengths, collaborating with other members of the care team as necessary.
• Led weekly group therapy sessions on topics such as grief & loss, stress management, and conflict resolution; facilitated discussions that encouraged open communication and positive coping mechanisms.
• Confidently advocated for client rights and interests within various systems, including education, employment, housing, and healthcare; helped to resolve issues that were impeding their progress outside of therapy sessions.

• Thoroughly counseled an average of 15 patients per day on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to mental health, substance abuse, grief counseling, and relationship issues.
• Optimized patient care by developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervised 1-2 social work interns/externs per semester and provided feedback to help them hone their skills.
• Mentored new hires on best practices for providing clinical social work services.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills when documenting patient progress and communicating with other members of the healthcare team.

• Screened patients for eligibility and suitability for social work intervention programs.
• Provided counseling and psychotherapy services to patients with mental health disorders, substance abuse issues and relationship problems.
• Diligently documented patient progress, treatments rendered and outcomes in compliance with clinical guidelines and regulations.

Master of Social Work
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

LCSW
National Association of Social Workers
May 2017