Experience

Life Support, LLC

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

• Therapist

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Provide mental health therapy to adults, adolescents and children Provide mental health therapy to adults, adolescents and children



Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Case Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Assess and prioritize patient treatment needs on an adolescent and young adult inpatient unit • Implement plan of care and collaborate with clinical team on treatment • Provide individual, group, psychosocial assessments, and assessment of co-occurring disorders • Serve as a liaison between community resources, family, patient, and other providers •. Complete documentation based on assessment of patient’s progress towards goals • Assess and prioritize patient treatment needs on an adolescent and young adult inpatient unit • Implement plan of care and collaborate with clinical team on treatment • Provide individual, group, psychosocial assessments, and assessment of co-occurring disorders • Serve as a liaison between community resources, family, patient, and other providers •. Complete documentation based on assessment of patient’s progress towards goals



YWCA West Central Michigan

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

• Therapist

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2017

  Provided individual/family therapy individuals/families for issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault and incestCo-led a therapy group for women who have used force in relationships and a sexual assault support group dtreatment plans, safety plans, and documentation on client contactAdvocated for clients in court, as well as with CPS workers and foster care workers

• Family Advocate

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

  Provided strength-based advocacy and crisis counseling for women and their children at a domestic violence shelter Met one-on-one with women to discuss progress towards their goalsEducated women on safety planning, domestic violence dynamics and community resources

• Shelter Facilitator

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2012

  Conducted domestic violence assessments to determine clients’ risk and shelter needs Took crisis phone calls, set up appointments and made referrals Oriented new residents into shelter by providing program information and tours Managed shelter and ensured safety of residents and children



Aquinas College - Grand Rapids

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• MSW Intern (Personal Counselor)

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Provided individual mental health counseling to college students Conducted intake assessments and developed treatment plans Provided crisis intervention on a walk-in basis Designed and implemented on-campus mental health outreach programming Provided individual mental health counseling to college students Conducted intake assessments and developed treatment plans Provided crisis intervention on a walk-in basis Designed and implemented on-campus mental health outreach programming



Bethany Christian Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Support Staff

  • Oct 2009 - Jul 2010

  Provided administrative support to a residential program for adolescent refugees Edited clinical reports written by case manager for grammar and content Tracked residents from entrance into program to exit Provided administrative support to a residential program for adolescent refugees Edited clinical reports written by case manager for grammar and content Tracked residents from entrance into program to exit



Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Job Coach

  • May 2007 - Sep 2009

  Managed a case of clients with developmental disabilities Trained, motivated and monitored progress of clients at their places of employment Provided career exploration, resume assistance, job search strategies, and mock interviews Managed a case of clients with developmental disabilities Trained, motivated and monitored progress of clients at their places of employment Provided career exploration, resume assistance, job search strategies, and mock interviews