Clinical Therapist

• May 2022 - Present

Therapist

• Mar 2022 - Present

Psychotherapist

• Sep 2019 - Jul 2023

Child and Family Specialist - Juvenile Justice

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2022

• Ensure placement and discharge interventions, decisions reflect Children’s Services’ commitments and family’s best interests by utilizing the Family Team Decision-Making conference (FTC) model to facilitate child safety, permanency and family support conferences • Critically assess Youth Level of Service (YLS) to support a decrease in criminogenic behavior and address issues of concern for the child and family, community, provider agencies & Family Court • Prepare and complete timely documentation • Collaborate with community programs to ensure involvement; Make recommendations for referrals when appropriate Show less

Social Worker, Barbara Blum NSP

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

• Provided comprehensive and integrative assessment, treatment and re-entry/permanency planning utilizing the Missouri approach to group treatment and the Sanctuary model of trauma-informed care; Provided family therapy with the purpose of educating parents/caregivers on the impact of trauma on their youth and the risks of recidivism; Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in order to develop and implement individualized therapeutic treatment plans; Facilitated Treatment Team meetings with health services, residential counselors and social service staff; Served as ACS liaison for LGBTQ clients Show less

Social Worker, Marian Hall Residence

• Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

• Provided trauma‐informed therapeutic intervention services to the youth and their permanency resources utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution focused therapy, behavioral modification techniques and Motivational Interviewing• Effectively used and practiced the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.• Planned curricula for and facilitate Planning for Young Adulthood (PYA) groups for residents• Established and maintained effective cooperative working relationships and communication with residential staff• Completed treatment plans, psychosocial reports, updates and discharge checklists as required• Served as ACS liaison for LGBTQ clients Show less

Group Therapist

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

• Facilitated 7 psychoeducation, relapse prevention and art therapy groups weekly • Conducted intake assessments, formulated treatment plans and completed discharge planning for consumers • Maintained an individual caseload of 6 consumers to collaboratively work toward achieving consumers' goals • Facilitated 7 psychoeducation, relapse prevention and art therapy groups weekly • Conducted intake assessments, formulated treatment plans and completed discharge planning for consumers • Maintained an individual caseload of 6 consumers to collaboratively work toward achieving consumers' goals

Service Learning Coordinator

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

• Developed & implemented curricula for 7 project groups & conducted trainings for group leaders and program staff

Group Therapist

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Facilitated 5 weekly young adult groups using motivational strategies for positive growth of social skills • Developed and led training for after-school program staff on effective group work practice

Family Therapist

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Managed a caseload of 4 families, assessing and evaluating strengths and developmental needs of all members • Supported ongoing care through collaboration with interdisciplinary team to refer family to services when warranted • Managed a caseload of 4 families, assessing and evaluating strengths and developmental needs of all members • Supported ongoing care through collaboration with interdisciplinary team to refer family to services when warranted

Site Coordinator, Uganda

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

Created and implemented after-school program for five area schools; Assessed community needs for creation of various workshops and programs Recruited new program participants; Conducted soccer clinics for youth; Worked with local staff to design culturally appropriate curriculum; Served as primary liaison between community partners and SWB-USA; Facilitated life skills workshops for teens, adults; Managed program budget Created and implemented after-school program for five area schools; Assessed community needs for creation of various workshops and programs Recruited new program participants; Conducted soccer clinics for youth; Worked with local staff to design culturally appropriate curriculum; Served as primary liaison between community partners and SWB-USA; Facilitated life skills workshops for teens, adults; Managed program budget

International Adoption Case Worker

• Mar 2009 - Jul 2010

Managed client’s completion of paperwork throughout process; Assisted with approval from country Consulates; Organized & conducted informational meetings; Researched countries current events & provided updates to clients; Facilitated U.S. arrivals of Korean infants, served as contact for families introduction to child

Special Events & Donor Relations Associate

• Aug 2007 - Apr 2010

Executed full cycle agency event logistics; Solicited donations for centennial campaign; Designed email and direct mail communications to clients and Board; Managed projects for and grew Volunteer program by 50%