Vickie Souther
Townsend
Summary
Experienced social worker with experience in pediatric and medical social work at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Skilled in facilitating access to community resources and providing emotional support, fostering resilience. Proven ability to document client progress accurately, ensuring confidentiality. Strong communicator, adept at building trusting relationships and coordinating effective solutions.
Energetic and compassionate individual with knack for understanding and supporting diverse populations. Well-versed in social work principles and crisis intervention techniques, combining strong communication and organizational skills. Committed to making positive impact by providing effective support and advocacy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Social Work
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated access to community resources, ensuring families received appropriate support and services.
- Provided emotional support to children and families navigating difficult circumstances, promoting resilience.
- Documented client interactions and progress thoroughly, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
Social Work Advocate
Safe Harbor of the Smokies
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention for clients experiencing immediate challenges.
- Coordinated follow-up services to ensure clients received ongoing support and assistance.
- Documented case notes accurately to maintain clear records of client interactions and progress.
- Assisted clients in completing necessary paperwork for public assistance programs.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Greeted and welcomed new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
- Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
College of Social Work, University of Tennessee
Knoxville05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Social Work
Knoxville, TN05-2025
Associate of Science - Social Work
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Oncology social work
- Medical social work
- Pediatric social work
- Social work
Timeline
Social Work
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Social Work Advocate
Safe Harbor of the Smokies
08.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Social Work
College of Social Work, University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Social Work
Associate of Science - Social Work
Pellissippi State Community College