Kaitlin Griffith
Jane Addams Place Trauma Therapist at Lutheran Settlement House- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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President's List - Fall 2022
Capella UniversityFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Summer 2022
Capella UniversityNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Spring 2022
Capella UniversityAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Winter 2022
Capella UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Fall 2021
Capella UniversityFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Summer 2021
Capella UniversityNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Spring 2021
Capella UniversityAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Foundations of Leadership 1 & 2
The National Society of Leadership and SuccessJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Winter 2021
Capella UniversityMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lutheran Settlement House
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jane Addams Place Trauma Therapist
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Apr 2022 - Present
• Supervise the clinical department at Jane Addams Place, an emergent family homeless shelter• Provide individual and group counseling to children and adults residing in-shelter• Respond to family needs in creative ways to maintain a culture that ensures family choice and fosters respect• Initiated, developed, and continue to manage an emotional support animal program on-site for residents to promote a community-like environment• Support clients through crisis situations using de-escalation techniques, safety planning, and solutions-focused planning• Facilitate socio-emotional learning groups and general therapeutic support groups for children and adults residing in-shelter• Assist in research and development of counseling internship program in collaboration with colleagues and outside institutions• Represent the agency at quarterly STOP DVLEC meetings to promote collaboration with local community organizations• Supervise a team of case managers, advocates, and BSW / MSW interns for clinical support and creative problem solving•. Serve on shelter leadership team with Shelter Director and Programming Supervisor to promote collaborative and ethical decision-making that enhances the shelter and residents served Show less
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Bilingual Domestic Violence Program MSW Intern
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May 2022 - Dec 2022
• Provided trauma-informed domestic violence advocacy through client connection to community resources • Scheduled and conducted intakes for the teen and adult empowerment-centered counseling program • Provided empowerment counseling to teenage survivors of interpersonal violence and familial violence• Co-facilitated a weekly support group to foster connectivity and community between adult domestic violence survivors• Received phone calls for the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline to provide victims with immediate crisis support Show less
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Jane Addams Place MSW Intern
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Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
• Provided low-barrier counseling services to shelter residents for therapeutic, trauma-informed support• Organized and created socio-emotional learning curriculum for children and youth residing in the shelter• Created and distributed monthly mental health newsletters to de-stigmatize mental health• Supported the Shelter Director, Trauma Therapist, Case Management Team, Children and Youth Programming Manager, and Children and Youth Education Advocate with tasks associated with their roles Show less
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SANARE TODAY, LLC
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adolescent IOP Therapist
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May 2023 - Oct 2023
• Conduct group therapy 4x a week to support adolescent clients in processing daily life, provide psycho-education related to mental health presentation, and empower clients to reaching their personal goals • Complete client-centered treatment plans to promote clients' unique goals towards growth and change • Communicate with referral sources, managed care, and family education programs • Complete level of care assessments to ensure clinically appropriate level of care • Conduct group therapy 4x a week to support adolescent clients in processing daily life, provide psycho-education related to mental health presentation, and empower clients to reaching their personal goals • Complete client-centered treatment plans to promote clients' unique goals towards growth and change • Communicate with referral sources, managed care, and family education programs • Complete level of care assessments to ensure clinically appropriate level of care
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MCC Warwick Family Services
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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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Family Based Counselor
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2022
• Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and trauma-informed intakes and assessments • Conducted therapeutic individual youth, parent, and family sessions to promote family relationships • Mediated conflict within families to clarify and resolve underlying concerns and promote systemic growth • Created and implemented client-centered treatment plans and modify goals as needed • Completed appropriate referrals to ensure client safety and appropriate level of care • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files • Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations, psychological testing, and IEP meetings as needed Show less
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Psychiatric Technician
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2020
• Monitored patients for at-risk behaviors while implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care • Provided therapeutic direction and feedback to the patient • Mediated aggression and physically intervened using non-violent crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient, family, and staff safety • Documented observations in patient record and communicate relevant information to team members • Promoted healthy coping via verbal support and implementation of behavior plan • Planned, initiated, and supervised therapeutic group activities • Screened potential new hires and participated in feedback with management • Oriented new hires to the position while offering in the moment instruction to enhance therapeutic strategies • Planned the annual Psych Tech conference as a member of the Continuing Education Committee • Treated patients and families with respect and dignity Show less
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Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Long-Term Care Access Assessment Worker
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Apr 2017 - Oct 2018
• Completed clinical assessments of individuals with disabilities aged 18+ to link them with appropriate long-term services • Engaged in on-going problem solving, program evaluation, and development with team • Utilized Pennsylvania Department of Aging assessments and financial screening tools for individuals seeking nursing home, personal care home, or domiciliary placement through community based programs • Mentored and trained new hires to ensure success within the department • Explored new ways to improve employee morale through the HEART committee Show less
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Northeast Treatment Centers
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Therapeutic Staff Support
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
• Provided one-on-one emotional and behavioral interventions with children on the autism spectrum • Kept detailed notes of each encounter with clients as per state and company policy • Collaborated with a team to create a specialized treatment plan to cater towards each child’s specific needs • Partnered with both children’s teachers and parents to address all concerns about the child’s overall wellness • Provided one-on-one emotional and behavioral interventions with children on the autism spectrum • Kept detailed notes of each encounter with clients as per state and company policy • Collaborated with a team to create a specialized treatment plan to cater towards each child’s specific needs • Partnered with both children’s teachers and parents to address all concerns about the child’s overall wellness
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Neurology Research Assistant
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
• Assisted research team in the investigation of neurological complications of congenital heart disease • Edited papers and posters before submission to the NIH • Participated in weekly conferences within the neurology department to discuss ways to improve treatment • Teamed up with nursing staff to measure neurovascular oxygen levels of patients pre and post surgery • Assisted research team in the investigation of neurological complications of congenital heart disease • Edited papers and posters before submission to the NIH • Participated in weekly conferences within the neurology department to discuss ways to improve treatment • Teamed up with nursing staff to measure neurovascular oxygen levels of patients pre and post surgery
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Capella University
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work -
2012 - 2016
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Neuroscience Research minor
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