About Me

Hello, I’m Tina Alexander! I am a recent graduate from the the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program at The University of Texas at Austin and currently I’m seeking employment. I would prefer a clinical position that would employ the use of the therapeutic methods I have come to love while studying at UT. I have worked with all age levels and I love coming to work each day, I’m very personable, and I have a passion to help others. I am excited to work with you and get to know each and every one of you better. Scroll down to learn a little bit more about me.

personal information

Full Name
Tina Alexander
e-mail
tina@alexanderlcsw.com
phone
512-595-3245

languages

English native

Professional Skills

Technology
Studio Art
Promethean Board

Styled List

  • Customer oriented
  • Handling Multi Tasks
  • Creative Thinking
  • Self Motivated
  • Managerial Skills

Icon List

  • Music is my Life
  • I love music
  • More Music
  • Music is everything

Education

2007 - 2012

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology

Dartmouth College
2018-2020

Master of Science in Social Work

University of Texas at Austin

work experience

Apr 2014 to Aug 2018

Disability Case Examiner

State of Texas- Austin,TX
  • Analyzed data to assess claimants’ medical conditions and identify impairments to evaluate compliance with standards as determined by the social security administration. In charge of a client case load of ranging from 120-160 clients at a time. Assisting in the application process.
Spring 2018

Social Work Intern

Texas Star Recovery– Austin, TX
  • Co-Facilitate weekly support group meetings for inpatient adults with drug and alcohol abuse and addictions.
Fall 2018 - Present

Social Work Intern

MTF Sickle Cell Association of Texas –Austin, TX
  • Advocate for clients in emergency care hospital settings to ensure clients felt heard and supported, collaborating with medical team and client to identify any barriers related to care and health during crisis.
  • Assess needs and develop plans of action for clients to address access to basic needs and resources.
  • Facilitate individual therapy sessions to evaluate and address client needs and concerns
  • Educate communities through health fairs, school presentations, outreach, support meetings, and strategic events to raise awareness and advocate for clients affected by sickle cell disease
  • Develop new partnerships with medical facilities and entities to increase awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and to provide a referral source
  • Assist clients with applications for SSI and SSDI contributing prior knowledge of work for the state in disability applications
  • Co-Facilitate monthly calls for clients and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
  • Utilizing strengths-based approach conducted follow-up interviews and surveys with young adults surviving with Sickle Cell Disease to improve on retreats and events to support, educate, and advocate with and for clients.
2019 - Present

Social Work Intern

University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center –Austin, TX
  • Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members staffed by social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and licensed professional counselors.
  • Direct services provided to college graduate and undergraduate level students through individual counseling, group interventions, crisis counseling and prevention and outreach activities.
  • Co-facilitate weekly group for students with anxiety.

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