Clinical Supervisor

• Mar 2023 - Present

-Complete high risk assessments, maintain staff availability, and schedule clients as appropriate-New staff orientation and onboarding-Supervise 9 staff and 1 intern-Support leadership in overall development of practice-Maintain part-time client caseload

Clinical Coordinator

• Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

-Complete high risk assessments, maintain staff availability, and schedule clients as appropriate-New staff orientation and onboarding-Support leadership in overall development of practice-Maintain part-time client caseload

Outpatient Therapist

• Mar 2021 - Jan 2023

-Diagnose and treat mental health disorders-Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances-Meet with client regularly to provide counseling, treatment, and adjust treatment plans as necessary-Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress

Owner & Psychotherapist

• Aug 2022 - Present

-Diagnose and treat mental health disorders -Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances -Meet with client regularly to provide counseling, treatment, and adjust treatment plans as necessary -Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress -Diagnose and treat mental health disorders -Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances -Meet with client regularly to provide counseling, treatment, and adjust treatment plans as necessary -Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress

Clinical Research Coordinator

• Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

-Conducted research to address gaps in the health and healthcare of transgender and non-binary (TGNB) adults in the United States -Recruited, consented, and enrolled participants into the registry, maintained participant records, and developed participant and data tracking systems -Conducted asynchronous online focus group discussions with TGNB individuals to gather input on research priorities and barriers/facilitators to care access -Recruited participants for focus group, obtained informed consent, enrolled/onboarded participants -Trained students/trainees to ensure they are performing their assigned tasks with accuracy and security of patient data Show less

Clinical Social Worker

• May 2020 - Jun 2021

Endocrine and Gender Medicine at Duke Clinic:Provided psychosocial assessments, information, intervention, and discharge planning to patients and families to assist them in coping with their hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, and/or life situation and meet the continuing needs of patients post hospitalization. Special Projects:1. Created and co-faciliated a Transgender Support Group for those aged 40 and over.2. Key Personnnel for research project "Gender Medicine Registry of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Patients" Show less

Case Manager

• Jun 2019 - May 2020

Mother/Baby Case Manager at Duke University Hospital: Assessed patients for needs such as, care coordination, discharge planning, advocacy, and education. Included collaborating with doctors, residents, social workers, and other health care team members to ensure safe transition for new moms, infants, and the family unit across the continuum of care.

Social Work Supervisor

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

-Supervised social workers in Pregnancy Care Management, program implementation, and overall quality improvement for Family Care Coordination department-Maintained a full case load of high risk pregnant and postpartum women. Tasks included: Coordination of care for women and families, referral to community resources, follow up, conflict resolution, crisis assistance, assessment, ongoing treatment, and assurance of continuum of care by multidisciplinary team meetings and collaboration with community partners.-Co-developed a monthly pregnancy support group, C.R.E.W. (Cultivating Relationships & Empowering Women). Facilitated monthly meetings providing education and support for pregnant women. Show less

Strengthening Families Facilitator

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

Trained Group Faciliator: A 14-week program that is a family-focused and skill building program provided to families with (at least one) youth between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. If families also have children under 6 or over 11 years old. The program is designed to celebrate all families, family togetherness, and family supports. Strengthening Families improves family functioning by building upon the relationships of parents/guardians and youth as well as offers additional tools to improve effective communication and boundary setting. This evidence-based program has shown to lower rates of risky and/or oppositional behavior among youth as well as shown improvement in peer resistance skills and academic achievement.Served as the program assistant for the Spring 2017 sessions. Show less

Pregnancy Care Manager

• May 2017 - Jun 2018

Case management for high risk pregnancy and postpartum women. Tasks included: Coordination of care for women and families, referral to community resources, follow up, conflict resolution, crisis assistance, assessment, ongoing treatment, and assurance of continuum of care by multidisciplinary team meetings and collaboration with community partners.

Breast Health Outreach and Education Program Coordinator

• May 2017 - Mar 2018

Educational and outreach program for Cabarrus and Rowan County residents for Breast Health knowledge and resources funded through Susan G. Komen Foundation. Tasks included: Program management, budget management, presenting educational information and resources to community, and partnering with multiple community partners and local institutions.

MSW Student Intern

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

Completed psychosocial assessments and ongoing treatment with pregnant and post-partum women. Developed understanding of group processes for children, parents, and families for Strengthening Families Program (SFP) and Connections. Assisted in program development and planning in SFP and participation in High Risk Post-Clinic Conference.

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

Conducted research on Food Insecurity in Cabarrus County in conjunction with the Farm and Food Council of Cabarrus County. Met with local community leaders interested in hunger, completed and presented research findings to Kannapolis City Government, and worked to initiate pilot programs to meet identified needs within local community. Conducted research on Food Insecurity in Cabarrus County in conjunction with the Farm and Food Council of Cabarrus County. Met with local community leaders interested in hunger, completed and presented research findings to Kannapolis City Government, and worked to initiate pilot programs to meet identified needs within local community.

Director of Human Resources

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

Directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the company’s compliance function including, auditing of personnel files, interviewing, hiring, and a member of the company’s Executive Management Team. Directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the company’s compliance function including, auditing of personnel files, interviewing, hiring, and a member of the company’s Executive Management Team.

Outdoor Instructor

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

Led outdoor activities such as, hiking, ropes courses, rock wall climbing, etc. for children aged 9-14 to facilitate team building, character building, and encouragement to try new things and push themselves to achieve their goals.

Horseback Riding Instructor

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Took care of the horses daily and taught children how to ride horses ages 7-15 years old.

BSW Student Intern

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

Experienced macro, mezzo, and micro social work practice while working with various populations such as, Hispanic families, children 0-5 with and without mental health diagnosis. Assisted with Mothers on the Move program for mothers going back to school and/or work. Conducted work in the center and home visiting program. Observed Triple P Level 3 and assisted in Triple P group implementation in community. Experienced macro, mezzo, and micro social work practice while working with various populations such as, Hispanic families, children 0-5 with and without mental health diagnosis. Assisted with Mothers on the Move program for mothers going back to school and/or work. Conducted work in the center and home visiting program. Observed Triple P Level 3 and assisted in Triple P group implementation in community.

Senior Counselor

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Supervised, supported, and encouraged a diverse group of 14 girls for 1 to 2 week periods aged 12-15 years old. Supervised, supported, and encouraged a diverse group of 14 girls for 1 to 2 week periods aged 12-15 years old.

Daycare Floater

• May 2013 - Dec 2013

National Communications Coordinator

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

Impact Team Member

• May 2012 - Aug 2012