Colleen Kearns, MSW, LCSW
School Social Worker at Oak Park Elementary District 97- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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DESE School Social Worker & School Adjustment Counselor License
MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education -
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Experience
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Oak Park Elementary District 97
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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School Social Worker
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Jul 2020 - Present
•Administration of diagnostic assessment (BASC-3, Vineland, Functional Behavior Assessments and Social Developmental Study) •Crisis assessment/utilization of appropriate agencies and resources, including DCFS •Communication with parents, teachers and administrators to provide social, emotional supports •Case management •Assist students cope with personal and psychological issues that impede on educational performance and/or access to the academic curriculum •Provide individual and group services to deliver social-emotional curriculums •Provide consultative and collaborative services Teachers and Related Service Providers •Creation, implementation and revision of behavior intervention plans (BIP) and supports •Participation in Individual Education, 504, behavior intervention and crisis conferences •Coordination and collaboration with the Hephzibah Children's Association clinical staff Show less
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Boston Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Climate and Restorative Practices Coordinator
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
•Support a Restorative Discipline Practices program school-wide utilizing restorative justice circle practice, specialized Restorative Discipline meetings, and parent engagement •Collaborate with school staff in order to implement an effective program designed to lead positive and continuous improvements of school-wide climate and culture including, but not limited to school beautification, community and student activities, behavioral expectations and behavioral intervention strategies •Work collaboratively with school leaders to develop/maintain a strategic program for utilizing restorative practices as a discipline model •Work collaboratively with staff to create and implement a Positive Behavior Intervention system. •As a member of the administration team, work with staff to develop a system for measuring culture and climate improvements including: attendance data, discipline data, social and emotional skills building data, student achievement data, and climate responses •Making referrals for students and families to community resources as needed •Perform other related duties as requested by the Principal •Lead/Participate in RJ Leadership Team, PBIS, and SST meetings, participate in IEP meetings, provide mental health counseling support to students referred, complete suicide/risk assessments as needed, run Second Step social skills groups, and consult with staff members regarding student mental health needs Show less
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The Home for Little Wanderers
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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School-Based Outpatient Therapist
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
•Conducting initial and ongoing evaluations of client and family functioning•Administering the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) and CAFAS assessments•Maintaining electronic records, billing, and Massachusetts Standardized Documentation Project (MSDP) forms•Providing outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and families at the counseling center•Participating in BSST, SST, and IEP meetings for students. •Providing school-based outpatient therapy for students K-8th grade, involving collaboration with teachers, DCF, and other school staff•Participating in clinical teams and staff meetings, including case presentations and consultations •Assigning diagnoses and designing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families•Applying a variety of therapy modalities including: family therapy, play therapy, trauma informed therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing Show less
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Advanced Placement Clinical MSW Intern
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
•Conducting initial and ongoing evaluations of client and family functioning•Administering the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) and CAFAS assessments•Maintaining electronic records, billing, and Massachusetts Standardized Documentation Project (MSDP) forms•Providing outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and families at the counseling center•Providing school-based outpatient therapy for students K-6th grade, involving collaboration with teachers, DCF, and other school staff•Participating in clinical teams and staff meetings, including case presentations and consultations •Assigning diagnoses and designing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families•Applied a variety of therapy modalities including: family therapy, play therapy, trauma informed therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewingSupervisor: Karin Wall, LICSW Group Supervisor: Samantha Chamberlin, LICSW Show less
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Boston Children's Hospital
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Boston, MA
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Emergency Department Social Worker
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
•Member of interdisciplinary team performing psychosocial assessments of patients, offering emotional support, as well as discharge planning and resource referrals. •Collaborating with the BCH Child Protection Team, performing protective assessments, and reporting child safety concerns to DCF. •Member of interdisciplinary team performing psychosocial assessments of patients, offering emotional support, as well as discharge planning and resource referrals. •Collaborating with the BCH Child Protection Team, performing protective assessments, and reporting child safety concerns to DCF.
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Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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Boston, MA
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Clinical Social Worker
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
•Psychosocial screening and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, facilitation of use of hospital and community services, resource information and referral, and psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary teams. •Populations served: Adult/Pediatric ED, Inpatient Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Pediatric Primary Care Clinic, and Adolescent Clinic. •Psychosocial screening and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, facilitation of use of hospital and community services, resource information and referral, and psychosocial consultation to multidisciplinary teams. •Populations served: Adult/Pediatric ED, Inpatient Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Pediatric Primary Care Clinic, and Adolescent Clinic.
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Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Foundation Placement Clinical MSW Intern
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
•Worked in the disabilities department providing clinical case management for chronically mentally ill adults and clients with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis •Conducted family sessions, home visits, and meetings in the community •Provided individual support services: benefit coordination, referral/resource consultation, care coordination/collaboration with interdisciplinary team of providers, residential housing support, and family consultation •Completed biopsychosocial assessments, created service plans, and submitted documentation in ETO database •Worked with collaterals to provide appropriate clinical treatment and advocacy for clients •Received calls from the Disabilities Resource Network (DRN) and provided information, referrals, and consultation to callers •Provided assistance in identifying resources related to education, vocational training, housing, finances, religious life, recreation, and other aspects of community living Supervisor: Amy Willinsky, LICSW Show less
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Riveredge Hospital
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mental Health Associate
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
•Assisted in the direct care and management of patients as prescribed by the physician, therapist, and the treatment team •Provided age specific, developmental level appropriate treatment, and supervision •Provided safety and crisis management for the inpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population •Provided training, guidance, and leadership to mental health counselors in a milieu setting •Identified areas of improvement within the program and make recommendations in collaboration with the nurse manager •Facilitated group therapy twice daily with a cognitive-behavioral focus Show less
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Christopher House
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Psychology Intern
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
•Data entry into COPA database •Assisted in early-childhood classrooms to maximize each child's social/cognitive growth, filming observation videos in early-childhood classrooms, and program evaluation •Facilitated the development of a social service support group •Data entry into COPA database •Assisted in early-childhood classrooms to maximize each child's social/cognitive growth, filming observation videos in early-childhood classrooms, and program evaluation •Facilitated the development of a social service support group
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Boston University
Master's Degree, Master of Social Work -
2008 - 2011
DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree, Community Psychology, Sociology -
2007 - 2008
University of Delaware
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Science
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