Uk O. Chi-Ukpai
Decatur
Summary
Licensed Therapist with noteworthy background in various therapeutic techniques and counseling methodologies. Brought transformation to clients' lives by utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family systems approaches. Strengths include active listening, empathy, resilience, patience, and adaptability. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Therapist
Positive Growth, Inc.
Clarkston
06.2012 - Current
- Providing Weekly/Bi-weekly Individual & Family Out-patient Mental Health Therapy/Counseling
- Timely and accurately documenting BIRP contact sessions in Sharenote for about 25 caseloads
- Completing In-take Assessments and Re-Assessments
- Developing Individualized Treatment Plan Goals and appropriate Updates
- Creating, with Individuals, and Monitoring Crisis Intervention Plans
- Facilitating Depression, Anger Management, and Skills’ Acquisition Groups
- Securing necessary audit documents from individual clients
- Assisting Individuals with Benefits’ Application
- Collaborating with staff and other agencies for relevant resource linkages
- Completing Discharge/Step-down and Follow-up Plans with After-care Referrals
- Lead, facilitating Staff Team Meetings and reporting feedback
- Attending mandatory monthly staff Meeting and In-house Workshops
- Maintaining Active License through needed CEU trainings and Renewals
Social Worker 3 (Licensed)
Fulton County Board of Health
Atlanta
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Case Management
- Assisting Individuals with Benefits’ Application
- Collaborating with staff and other agencies for relevant resources location and linkages
- Attending mandatory monthly staff Meeting and In-house Trainings and Workshops
- Maintaining Active License through needed CEU trainings and Renewals.
Social Services Case Manager (Specialist)
DeKalb County Division of Family and Children Services
Decatur
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided permanency plans management to 13 children in foster care and their families
- Negotiated foster care and school placements; attended all legal proceedings on each case
- Undertook and documented mandatory weekly and as needed visitations to all children
- Monitored scheduling and keeping of medical, dental, and school appointments
- Maintained required, accurate, and timely documentations on all cases
- Attended unit staffing, Family/Placement Team Meetings, and Panel Reviews.
Graduate Intern Assistant in Resource Development Unit
Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services (RRISA)
Decatur
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided group facilitation, training, and consultation to 25 clients daily
- Undertook assets mapping and goal setting for all 25 clients
- Assisted in resource identification and development in their locality
- Mobilized for capacity building and Partnership development with others for RRISA
- Undertook 3 fundraising projects for RRISA to collect household materials for clients
- Assisted in clients’ advocacy and undertook unit program planning and evaluation
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County School District
Marietta
02.2006 - 12.2008
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups across various subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with permanent teachers to ensure lesson continuity and student support.
Graduate Intern in Social Services
DeKalb County Division of Family and Children Services
Decatur
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Provided case management to 5 children in foster care and their families
- Negotiated foster care placements and school enrollments for them
- Undertook mandatory weekly and as needed visitations and documentations
- Scheduled and kept their health and medical, dental, and school appointments
- Maintained required, accurate, and timely documentations
- Attended unit staffing, Family and Placement Team Meetings, and Panel Reviews
In-Home Personal Care Provider
Brookhaven
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Implemented care plans to address individual client needs and preferences.
- Monitored client health and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
Records Clerk (PRN)
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta
04.2005 - 10.2005
- Managed patient records and documentation for efficient hospital operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information in compliance with regulations.
- Organized and retrieved files using electronic health record systems.
Lead Production Tech.
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Roswell
09.1998 - 06.2003
- Operated complex diagnostic equipment for accurate testing procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on production processes and safety protocols.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2009
Certificate Course - Crisis Incidence Stress Management
University of Maryland
04.2007
B. Sc. - Sociology & Anthropology
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Nigeria10.1983
Skills
- Intermediate skills level in Microsoft office suite
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Individual therapy
- Resource collaboration
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Current First Aid
- CPR-AED
- BLS Provider
- HIPAA Compliance
- FEMA IS-00100.b – Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
- FEMA IS-00700.b – National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- State of GA Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), 05/01/10, Completed Clinical Supervision for and working towards LCSW Licensure
Community Service
- Member, Medical Reserve Corps, Georgia East Metro, 2700 Braselton Hwy, Ste 10-193, Dacula, GA, 30019-3262, 2022-01-01, Present
- Counselor, Atlanta North Seventh-day Adventist Church Pathfinder Club, 03/01/97, Present
- Member, Crisis Mgt. Team, Adventist Disaster Relief Agency (ADRA), 02/01/98, Present
- Member, Atlanta North Seventh-day Adventist Church Prison Ministry, 09/01/05, Present
- Auxiliary Services, Wellstar-Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA, 05/01/02, 08/01/05
- Community Organizer, American Cancer Society, Woodstock, GA, 11/01/01, 02/01/05
- Community Fundraiser, American Diabetes Association, Woodstock, GA, 09/01/00, 05/01/04
- Neighborhood Coordinator, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Brookhaven, GA, 12/01/05, 09/01/08
Other Work History
- Substitute Teacher, Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA, 02/01/06, 12/01/08
- In-Home Personal Care Provider, Brookhaven, GA, 07/01/03, 07/01/07
- Records Clerk (PRN), Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA, 04/01/05, 10/01/05
- Lead Production Tech., Roche Diagnostics Corp., Roswell, GA, 09/01/98, 06/01/03
Timeline
Social Worker 3 (Licensed)
Fulton County Board of Health
08.2023 - 08.2025
Licensed Therapist
Positive Growth, Inc.
06.2012 - Current
Social Services Case Manager (Specialist)
DeKalb County Division of Family and Children Services
11.2011 - 05.2012
Graduate Intern Assistant in Resource Development Unit
Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services (RRISA)
08.2008 - 05.2009
Graduate Intern in Social Services
DeKalb County Division of Family and Children Services
08.2007 - 05.2008
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County School District
02.2006 - 12.2008
Records Clerk (PRN)
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
04.2005 - 10.2005
In-Home Personal Care Provider
07.2003 - 07.2007
Lead Production Tech.
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
09.1998 - 06.2003
Masters - Social Work
Georgia State University
Certificate Course - Crisis Incidence Stress Management
University of Maryland
B. Sc. - Sociology & Anthropology
University of Nigeria