Experience

Cedar Hill Therapy

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

• Psychotherapist

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Provide psychotherapy to adult individual clients using affirmative, trauma informed methods including AIR Network, IFS, ACT, DBT and polyvagal/interpersonal neurobiology.



People Incorporated Mental Health Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Psychotherapist, Stark Clinic

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

  -Provide psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma-specific approaches -The clinic serves a significant amount of people who have experienced homelessness and poverty, or are in substance use treatment -Complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments to determine DSM-5 diagnoses and make service recommendations -Work on an integrated care team including consultation with medical professionals, case managers and housing staff, cross-referral and care coordination -Receiving full… Show more -Provide psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma-specific approaches -The clinic serves a significant amount of people who have experienced homelessness and poverty, or are in substance use treatment -Complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments to determine DSM-5 diagnoses and make service recommendations -Work on an integrated care team including consultation with medical professionals, case managers and housing staff, cross-referral and care coordination -Receiving full individual and group supervision toward LICSW independent licensure

• Clinical MSW Intern

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Stark Clinic (South Minneapolis) -Conduct psychosocial assessments with clients to determine DSM-V diagnoses -Provide therapy for 8-10 clients at a time using CBT and narrative therapy as well as the seeking safety model -Co-facilitate a weekly "DBT-informed" skills group for individuals in intensive outpatient treatment for co-occurring disorders -Participate in interdisciplinary clinical case consultation meetings -Work with "open access" clients on barriers to service continuity using motivational… Show more -Conduct psychosocial assessments with clients to determine DSM-V diagnoses -Provide therapy for 8-10 clients at a time using CBT and narrative therapy as well as the seeking safety model -Co-facilitate a weekly "DBT-informed" skills group for individuals in intensive outpatient treatment for co-occurring disorders -Participate in interdisciplinary clinical case consultation meetings -Work with "open access" clients on barriers to service continuity using motivational interviewing -Coordinate care with other services such as ARMHS, case management, substance use treatment, psychiatry and medical care



University of St. Thomas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Interprofessional Center -Recruit study participants for a research study on the over-incarceration of Black youth -Conduct and record phone and in-person research interviews in coordination with a small research team -Transcribe interviews and perform content analysis and open coding -Research juvenile justice systems in counties and cities across the country and prepare reports



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audio Engineer

  • Jun 2011 - Apr 2018

  Ted Mann Concert Hall -Record live performances at Ted Mann Concert Hall utilizing a variety of digital and analog audio and video equipment -Provide live sound reinforcement and mixing -Edit and transfer digital audio and video files -Troubleshoot hardware and software problems



CommonBond Communities

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Advantage Services Coordinator (temporary coverage)

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

  Torre de San Miguel Homes (West Side of St. Paul) - Hired for maternity leave coverage after successful internship, to provide previously listed services as well as employment services



CommonBond Communities

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Advantage Services MSW Field Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Seward Tower West -Provided drop-in support to residents, connecting them with community resources and public benefits -Promoted and run a food distribution program for seniors -Planning and facilitation for building discussion group meetings, problem-solving work with residents -Provided individual and family case management for 4-8 cases at a time



RESOURCE, Inc.

• HealthChoices Team Lead

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

  Minneapolis, MN -Carried 60% caseload with same duties as previously listed Case Manager position -Received case referrals, track and assign clients to case managers -Conducted interagency outreach on behalf of the program and set up meetings with stakeholders and referral sources -Maintained data reports and assist with billing procedures -Contributed to planning program changes, service evaluation and contract discussions -Provided consultation and supervision as needed -Participated in… Show more -Carried 60% caseload with same duties as previously listed Case Manager position -Received case referrals, track and assign clients to case managers -Conducted interagency outreach on behalf of the program and set up meetings with stakeholders and referral sources -Maintained data reports and assist with billing procedures -Contributed to planning program changes, service evaluation and contract discussions -Provided consultation and supervision as needed -Participated in committees for leadership, trauma-informed care and facilities -Member of incident response team

• HealthChoices Case Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

  Minneapolis, MN -Managed a caseload of twenty individuals with mental illness and other barriers including physical health issues, family violence, or housing difficulties -Guided participants through the medical system to help them achieve their own mental health and physical health goals -Referred participants to medical providers and specialists, therapy, diagnostic assessments, disability advocates and culturally specific services -Facilitated participant followthrough by aiding with… Show more -Managed a caseload of twenty individuals with mental illness and other barriers including physical health issues, family violence, or housing difficulties -Guided participants through the medical system to help them achieve their own mental health and physical health goals -Referred participants to medical providers and specialists, therapy, diagnostic assessments, disability advocates and culturally specific services -Facilitated participant followthrough by aiding with transportation and scheduling, and giving participants tools to continue with services -Interfaced with county contracted Employment Services providers as well as health care professionals to ensure wraparound support -Maintained detailed digital case files



Employment Action Center

• Family Stabilization Services Employment Counselor

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

  Fairview Community Center, Roseville MN -Managed a caseload of 70-90 participants with multiple and severe barriers to self-sufficiency including mental, physical and chemical health issues and family violence -Coordinated between county workers, participants, child care workers, and other social support service providers to fill in the human service gaps in participant lives -Acted as an informal mental and physical health advocate or counselor by providing consistent support -Provided job search counseling and… Show more -Managed a caseload of 70-90 participants with multiple and severe barriers to self-sufficiency including mental, physical and chemical health issues and family violence -Coordinated between county workers, participants, child care workers, and other social support service providers to fill in the human service gaps in participant lives -Acted as an informal mental and physical health advocate or counselor by providing consistent support -Provided job search counseling and career planning services; connect appropriate participants with advocates to assist with disability applications -Maintained a meticulous record system tracking all participant engagement hours in various activities -Processed time sensitive paperwork appropriately; requested paperwork from and made referrals to professionals in medical, legal and social service fields and followed up with participants and providers Show less



Employment Action Center

• Employment Specialist (CTEP Americorps)

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

  Saint Paul, MN Member of the Community Technology Empowerment Project Americorps State and National Program; served at Employment Action Center in Saint Paul. -Ran a computer lab oriented towards New Americans or other EAC participants with low computer skills -Offered support in guided job search, computer, English, and cultural competency skills -Provided one-on-one help and facilitated workshops on resumes, cover letters, interviews, and digital literacy -Coached more than 100… Show more Member of the Community Technology Empowerment Project Americorps State and National Program; served at Employment Action Center in Saint Paul. -Ran a computer lab oriented towards New Americans or other EAC participants with low computer skills -Offered support in guided job search, computer, English, and cultural competency skills -Provided one-on-one help and facilitated workshops on resumes, cover letters, interviews, and digital literacy -Coached more than 100 participants over the course of a year, consulting on more than 70 resumes and cover letters and helping more than 50 participants attain employment -Mobilized volunteers for participant training and mock interviews -Contributed to the development of the Northstar Digital Literacy Standards (NDLS) assessment modules -Produced an online, interactive, narrated NDLS proctor training course and procedural reference documents Show less



Uptown Diner

• Server

  • Dec 2006 - Aug 2012

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area