Experience

Riverview Counseling Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Provides individual therapy with children. Meets the needs of clients through a combination of evidence-based approaches and techniques. Develops emotional regulation strategies, behavioral regulation strategies, and coping skills with clients who exhibit a range of needs. Provides individual therapy with children. Meets the needs of clients through a combination of evidence-based approaches and techniques. Develops emotional regulation strategies, behavioral regulation strategies, and coping skills with clients who exhibit a range of needs.



The Night Ministry

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Specialist

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Maintained a safe and secure environment for clients/residents and their children, while modeling positive behaviors and coaching around decision making. Maintained a safe and secure environment for clients/residents and their children, while modeling positive behaviors and coaching around decision making.



UCHealth

• Longmont, CO

• Clinical Social Worker Case Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2018

  Assessed patients and/or patient’s family/caregivers/legal representatives and arranged needed interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. Applied specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the area of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions. Evaluated patients, initiated 27-10 holds and emergency commitments, and arranged psychiatric inpatient placements. Assisted with discharge planning by identifying appropriate resources and providing referrals. Attended rounds and consulted with healthcare multidisciplinary team members. Administered and interpreted tests and measures of psychosocial functioning for the purpose of diagnosing mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and developmental disorders and disabilities, and implemented appropriate assessment-based plans as needed. Participated in case reviews to evaluate care management and progress towards goals. Show less



Weld County Department of Human Services

• Intake Caseworker

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Investigated allegations of child abuse, to include technical assists, sensitive cases, serious injuries and fatalities as needed; Assessed safety, imminent danger, and risk for children; Identified family strengths in order to mitigate safety and risk concerns; Provided support services and crisis management for clients to resolve problems and conflicts; Provided expert testimony and completed all court preparation duties; Communicated and collaborated with law enforcement, hospital staff, schools, and community agencies to ensure the safety of the children of Weld County; Completed 40+ hours of ongoing professional training per year. Show less



El Paso County Department of Human Services

• Intake Caseworker III / IV

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2015

  Military Project Intake Caseworker, specifically trained in working with military families; After Hours Pager Caseworker, tasked with answering hotline calls after hours & responding as needed to after hours emergency situations; Felony Responder Team Caseworker, joint team of highly trained caseworkers and law enforcement officials who respond to felony level calls; Investigated allegations of child abuse and assessed imminent danger for children; Provided support services and crisis management for clients to resolve problems and conflicts; Prepared to testify as an expert witness in court cases & completed all court paperwork; Collected and reported statistics and data on unit and outcomes and performances; Trained and mentored new workers coming through the Colorado Training Academy; Supervised MSW interns as needed; Completed 40+ hours of ongoing professional training per year. Show less



Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA

• School-Age Childcare Worker

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  Developed and facilitated original activities in the areas of recreation and academics; Collaborated with team members and school personnel regarding behavior and academic interventions; Supervised child safety; Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school personnel Developed and facilitated original activities in the areas of recreation and academics; Collaborated with team members and school personnel regarding behavior and academic interventions; Supervised child safety; Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school personnel



Grant wood Area Education Agency

• School Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  MSW Advanced Practicum placement; Supported overall school/community efforts to create a positive learning environment; Planned and facilitated student challenge groups related to learning, social, emotional and behavioral needs of students; Consulted with teachers regarding assessment, problem-solving and interventions; Observed students and conducted evaluations to identify strengths, problems and possible interventions; Helped parents participate fully in their children's education Show less



Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Iowa

• Match Support Specialist

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2009

  Supervised a caseload of matches, initiating contact with volunteers and clients according to agency standards; Made assessments regarding training and support needs of volunteers and clients, utilizing a team approach to problem-solving when necessary; Maintained accurate documentation regarding activities, safety, and progress towards client goals; Introduced new Character-Building Project to encourage positive social, emotional and academic development of clients; Managed programming and facilitation of School Buddies middle school site-based program during the 2008-2009 school year; Participated in and led Match Activities Committee and staff morale committee; Supervised 2008 “Adopt a Family” holiday program, requiring collaboration with several outside agencies; Helped to initiate flood resource database for flood-affected clients and volunteers following the 2008 Iowa flood Show less



Hawkeye Area Community Action Program

• Transitional Housing Program Intern

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  MSW Foundation Practicum placement; Conducted home visits with Family Support Workers; Completed family needs assessments; Shared community resources with families; Continually promoted family stability MSW Foundation Practicum placement; Conducted home visits with Family Support Workers; Completed family needs assessments; Shared community resources with families; Continually promoted family stability