Experience

Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Present

   Facilitate weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy related groups with up to 13 inpatient military service members struggling with trauma and PTSD symptoms  Complete psychosocial and ASAM assessments with new patients  Provide Motivational Interviewing related talk therapy with individual patients  Ensure each interpersonal interaction with patients is conducted ethically and with a therapeutic lens  Actively participate in weekly supervision meetings to discuss strengths, opportunities for growth, and goals moving forward



Aspiro Adventure Therapy

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wellness Program Coordinator

  • May 2020 - Nov 2020

   Facilitated weekly mindfulness, art therapy, and DBT related exercises to three groups of up to 10 adolescent girls each  Demonstrated sufficient behavior management while engaging the group in therapeutic discussions and activities  Managed a weekly budget of $50 and kept track of monthly expense reports  Collaborated with up to six therapists to ensure each student received a positive and meaningful wellness experience each week  Facilitated weekly mindfulness, art therapy, and DBT related exercises to three groups of up to 10 adolescent girls each  Demonstrated sufficient behavior management while engaging the group in therapeutic discussions and activities  Managed a weekly budget of $50 and kept track of monthly expense reports  Collaborated with up to six therapists to ensure each student received a positive and meaningful wellness experience each week



Aspiro Adventure Therapy

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Guide

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

   Ensured the safety of up to 10 at risk adolescent girls while facilitating outdoor adventure activities (i.e. rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, etc.) in a backcountry setting  Coordinated with co-guides and therapists to confirm that each student received consistent therapeutic and physical care  Used good judgment and quick-thinking skills to diffuse tough behavioral situations such as verbal altercations, self-harm, elopement, refusals, etc.  Cultivated a positive and emotionally safe environment in which the students could openly share their triumphs and struggles without fear of ridicule



Youth Villages

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Behavioral Youth Counselor

  • Jul 2015 - May 2016

   Supervised up to 24 youth ages 8 to 12 and monitored their behaviors while completing daily routines  Engaged youth in positive interactions as well as facilitated entertaining and therapeutic activities daily  Enforced company regulations including safety procedures and behavioral contracts  Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills in high-risk situations to guarantee the safety of the youth and fellow staff  Supervised up to 24 youth ages 8 to 12 and monitored their behaviors while completing daily routines  Engaged youth in positive interactions as well as facilitated entertaining and therapeutic activities daily  Enforced company regulations including safety procedures and behavioral contracts  Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills in high-risk situations to guarantee the safety of the youth and fellow staff