Bridget McLaughlin, MA, MSW, LICSW

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Results-generating, Program Manager/ Clinical Social Worker/Policy Development w
ith specialized experience in working with advocacy organizations to launch nati
onal programs and to create awareness among constituencies at local levels. Demo
nstrated history of success in developing funding proposals to secure six-figure
grants to further philanthropic causes. Skilled at providing training and devel
opment to diverse internal and external stakeholders in order to facilitate prog
rammatic implementation. Academic background includes master's degrees in social
work and psychology and a bachelor's degree in PR / journalism.
CORE STRENGTHS:
Public Relations (PR) / Outreach
Training & Development
National Program Launches
Compliance Assurance ****** Media Communications
Grant Writing
Project Management
Federal Funding Administration
EDUCATION
MSW, Social Work (Cum Laude Graduate), Howard University, Washington, DC
MA, Psychology (Cum Laude Graduate) Bowie State University, Bowie, MD
BA, Journalism / Public Relations (Cum Laude Graduate), Hampton University, Hamp
ton, VA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (consultant) 2008 present
Conduct, interpret, and communicate psychological or neuropsychological testing
for both inpatients and outpatients, Children and Adults
Formulate treatment plans through integration of: psychopathology observed psych
o-social background, daily functioning, available support systems, level of acti
vities, physical and legal status of client.
Provide psychotherapy to clients and ongoing crisis counseling
Develop, coordinate, facilitate and supervise new programs at the Center Reviewi
ng and developing new contracts and grants for the Center
Provide quarterly reports (statistics) on all activities of emergency services d
epartment to the Executive Director of the Center

Clinical Social Worker (consultant) 2007 - present

Conduct and facilitate host parent training for perspective host parents.
Provide supportive services for perspective and current host families during aft
er-hours and weekends.
Collaborate and strategize with agency social workers and Weekend Miracles staff
regarding adoption recruitment for current foster children in the Weekend Mirac
les program.
Identify permanency resources.
Provide intermittent case management as needed for program children.
Help ensure youth participation in program activities.
Perform case mining for program children.
Match program children with appropriate families.
Counsel families as needed regarding adoption and hosting.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Pupil Personnel Worker/School Psychologist (consultant) 2007- present
Develop and implement strategies and programs designed to improve student achiev
ement by decreasing negative behaviors affecting student learning.
Assist the principal and the leadership team with the development and implementa
tion of the school improvement plan to ensure preventative strategies are embedd
ed with accountability measures.
Provide intensive systematic professional development.
Design, implement and evaluate processes and procedures for PPW services to incl
ude student referrals, placements and continuous assessments.
Case Manager/Program Manager/Therapist (consultant) 2003-2007
Develop and evaluate programs for the homeless.
Serve as an advocate for services to the homeless through membership on task for
ces and committees.
Facilitate the communication of thoughts and feelings; shifting and changing inf
lexible roles, rules, and coalitions; modeling, educating, and myth dispelling.
Engage clients participation utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques a
long with task centered problem solving strategies and positive reinforcement te
chniques.
Coordinate network of support agencies for individual and homeless families.
Implement various programs for the homeless within the shelter.
Recruitment, Licensing and Training Specialist/Case Manager (Consultant) 2003-20
06
Maintained positive relationships with the state of Maryland's Division of Socia
l Services (DSS) and the District of Columbia's Child and Family Services, with
whom Progressive Life Center had contracts valued at $3+ million.
Led monthly trainings for 200+ prospective foster parents (total) using the PRID
E training model.
Collected and maintained all state regulated documentation; analyzed, interprete
d, and applied regulations and policies related to foster care; and participated
in successful grant writing.
Conducted quarterly, foster home evaluations and studies and implemented survey,
certification, and enforcement programs for foster care providers.
National Director of Community Land Security (CLS)/ Program Development/Manager
(Consultant) - 2002-2004
Oversaw the selection and award of 10, $10,000 grants to be made to community ac
tion agencies for the purpose of implementing CLS programs at local levels throu
ghout the U.S.
Promoted the benefits these grants offer high-risk, low-income communities via p
rint television and public service announcements (PSA's)
Evaluated grant applicants' compliance with guidelines for funding eligibility.
Develop and manage CLS national training events, workshops, and developmental pr
ograms meet the Community Action Network's critical and on-going needs
Prepared member agencies to develop and deploy CLS programs at the local level t
hrough training on crisis management of natural disasters, accidental hazardous
material exposures, and all types of terrorist attacks including chemical, nucle
ar, and radiological attacks.
Maintained an ongoing partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human S
ervices. HHS) / Office of Community Services, which is the key funding source fo
r the CLS program.
Director of Program Development - 2000-2002
Led fundraising and PR efforts to generate $1+ million in funding during tenure
.
Served an instrumental role in grant writing to secure six grants from $10,000-$
500,000 each. Generated $300,000+ for HOIN's initiative to promote cancer screen
ing and early detection.
Acted as the liaison to various individuals and corporate, foundation, and gover
nmental leaders. Conducted presentations to support funding request from organiz
ations including the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer, Fannie Mae, and Wal-Mart Foun
dations.
Secured grants from the Department of Health to develop, compile, record, and co
nduct a community survey to identify barriers preventing Washington, DC resident
s from seeking early cancer detection.
Coordinated comprehensive publicity via various media including print and radio;
maintained financial records for fundraisers and individual donations; and repo
rted monthly to the Executive Director.
Director of Social Services, Rock Creek Manor, Washington, DC 2000-2001
Director of Social Work, VOCA Corporation, Washington, DC 1998-2000
Clinical Coordinator, Therapeutic Foster Care, Mentor, Inc., Landover, MD
1996-1998
Counseling Manager, Woodland Job Corps, Laurel, MD 1993-1996