Breanna Allen, MSW, LCSWA
Rockingham
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Bereavement Social Worker
Richmond County Hospice, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitate individual and family counseling sessions to promote coping strategies and emotional healing for patients and families dealing with grief.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate clients' psychological and emotional needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Assist individuals and families in working through the emotional and psychological effects of grief and loss.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to clients navigating end-of-life issues and bereavement.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay updated on best practices in social work.
- Facilitate bereavement support groups.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic patient and family care.
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and provide the Doctor with monthly reports on case updates.
- Deliver crisis intervention, emotional support, and resource linkage as needed.
- Provide immediate support during acute phases of grief.
- Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential records of client interactions, treatment plans, interventions, and treatment outcomes aligned with LCSWA standards and agency policies.
- Support the planning and logistics of the bi-annual Light of Life and Forever Tree memorial services, and the annual Childrens' Grief Camp (ages 5-12), helping create age-appropriate healing activities and a supportive enviornment for partipicipants.
Teacher’s Assistant
Richmond County Schools
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation, instructional materials, and classroom organization.
- Provided one-on-one and small-group instruction to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported diverse learners including students with special needs, learning disabilities, and English language learners.
- Reinforced instructional goals through tutoring, review activities, and behavior support.
- Helped maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Assisted in crisis de-escalation and maintained a safe, structured learning environment.
- Adapted learning materials for diverse learners and reinforced lesson content in small group settings.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with students to foster emotional well-being and academic confidence.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
05.2024
Bachelor of Sociology -
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
05.2022
Healthcare Management Certificate -
Richmond Community College
05.2020
Associate in Arts -
Sandhills Community College
12.2018
Skills
- Individual & group counseling
- Grief and bereavement support
- Treatment planning & assessments
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation & clinical record-keeping
- Support for diverse populations
- Communication & rapport-building
Timeline
Clinical Bereavement Social Worker
Richmond County Hospice, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant
Richmond County Schools
09.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Bachelor of Sociology -
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Healthcare Management Certificate -
Richmond Community College
Associate in Arts -
Sandhills Community College