Lead Therapist

• Nov 2022 - Present

Therapist

• Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

Conduct biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, diagnose and offer treatment recommendations for PHP and RTC clients. Provide individual therapy for a caseload of up to six mental health or substance use primary clients for one hour twice weekly and follow clients’ progress throughout five weeks of treatment. Provide couples counseling and/or family therapy for clients and their loved ones. Plan content and lead skills, psychoeducation and process groups for up to 13 clients. Maintain progress notes, master treatment plans, treatment plan updates. Communicate clinical recommendations to clients’ families. Advocate for clients by speaking to staff about treatment needs/accommodations. Consult with case management regularly to create a robust discharge plan with clients. Staff clients with integrated behavioral health team to coordinate care. Collaborate with housing manager to assess interpersonal conflict among clients and intervene as needed. Assign therapists their respective caseloads. Offer undergraduate and graduate student interns guidance on assessing and treating clients. Demonstrated history of advocating for clients competently in peer-to-peer reviews Show less

IOP Social Work Intern

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Co-facilitated adult IOP Process and DBT groups. Prepared and delivered didactics, integrating engaging activities throughout. Wrote concise case notes, Master Treatment Plans, and Treatment Plan Updates. Conducted bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and placed patients in appropriate groups according to their challenges and goals. Staffed patients with the Medical Director and fellow clinicians. Spent one week working with patients in the Partial Hospitalization Program. Co-facilitated adult IOP Process and DBT groups. Prepared and delivered didactics, integrating engaging activities throughout. Wrote concise case notes, Master Treatment Plans, and Treatment Plan Updates. Conducted bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and placed patients in appropriate groups according to their challenges and goals. Staffed patients with the Medical Director and fellow clinicians. Spent one week working with patients in the Partial Hospitalization Program.

Teaching Artist

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2020

Supported the social and emotional development of Pre-K thru 5th grade children through the use of theater, movement, and visual art. Devised lesson plans and delivered after school programming for classes of 13-18 elementary school students. Modeled and taught arts integration and drama-based instruction for 4th and 5th grade teachers at Wells Branch Elementary as a part of Spark School Programming. Performed in interactive touring shows, which travelled to elementary schools across Austin and surrounding areas. Acted as Interim School-Based Programs Coordinator for two months, scheduling touring shows Show less

Social Work Intern

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

Developed a therapeutic relationship with a caseload of up to six clients using Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and play-based interventions. Assessed client needs, and created a treatment plan with achievable and measurable goals in partnership with the client. Forged relationships with clients and their families that fostered communication and collaboration. Created and delivered a presentation about trauma and its effects on the brain to new teachers Developed a therapeutic relationship with a caseload of up to six clients using Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and play-based interventions. Assessed client needs, and created a treatment plan with achievable and measurable goals in partnership with the client. Forged relationships with clients and their families that fostered communication and collaboration. Created and delivered a presentation about trauma and its effects on the brain to new teachers

AVID Program Tutor

• Oct 2014 - May 2015

Led high school students in group tutorial sessions in clusters of five and graded assignments. Used Socratic questioning to promote learning and encouraged students to take the lead in helping their peers succeed. Motivated students to participate in group discussion and acted as an empathetic mentor Led high school students in group tutorial sessions in clusters of five and graded assignments. Used Socratic questioning to promote learning and encouraged students to take the lead in helping their peers succeed. Motivated students to participate in group discussion and acted as an empathetic mentor

Assistant Director

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

Guided 20 3rd – 8th graders in the collaborative, artistic process of developing theater. Taught the students physical and vocal warm-ups, slapstick, and clown. Contributed to the direction and production of King Henry IV Part 1 in the Fall of 2014 and The Taming of the Shrew in the Spring of 2015. Guided 20 3rd – 8th graders in the collaborative, artistic process of developing theater. Taught the students physical and vocal warm-ups, slapstick, and clown. Contributed to the direction and production of King Henry IV Part 1 in the Fall of 2014 and The Taming of the Shrew in the Spring of 2015.

Group Sales and Marketing Consultant

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

Designed and drafted group sales invoices, sales reports and group contracts. Developed office protocol for selling groups and built group packages. Consulted on artwork for marketing materials. Advised on a distribution plan for outbound marketing. Interviewed and trained group sales hires. Collaborated with owners and investors to determine potential return on investment. Designed and drafted group sales invoices, sales reports and group contracts. Developed office protocol for selling groups and built group packages. Consulted on artwork for marketing materials. Advised on a distribution plan for outbound marketing. Interviewed and trained group sales hires. Collaborated with owners and investors to determine potential return on investment.

Group Sales Associate

• Sep 2009 - Oct 2013

Led a two-employee department, ensuring quality of transactions. Answered incoming sales calls, made sales, and provided impeccable customer service. Developed friendly relationships with tour operators and repeat clients. Provided excellent client services to multiple stakeholders to ensure a positive experience Led a two-employee department, ensuring quality of transactions. Answered incoming sales calls, made sales, and provided impeccable customer service. Developed friendly relationships with tour operators and repeat clients. Provided excellent client services to multiple stakeholders to ensure a positive experience

Clown and Physical Comedy Instructor

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

Taught an hour-long six-week program for 11 children ages nine – twelve. Introduced the children to improvisation games, physical comedy, pratfalls, and on-stage vulnerability. Encouraged the students to explore the realm of creative movement/dance and physical gesture. Supported students in their social and emotional development by practicing teamwork skills and trust-based interactions which helped increase self-confidence. Taught an hour-long six-week program for 11 children ages nine – twelve. Introduced the children to improvisation games, physical comedy, pratfalls, and on-stage vulnerability. Encouraged the students to explore the realm of creative movement/dance and physical gesture. Supported students in their social and emotional development by practicing teamwork skills and trust-based interactions which helped increase self-confidence.

Group Sales Manager

• Feb 2006 - Sep 2009

Fielded sales calls, made sales, and provided onsite assistance with coordinating private parties. Attended the American Bus Association and National Tour Association conventions to market the show to tour operators nationwide Fielded sales calls, made sales, and provided onsite assistance with coordinating private parties. Attended the American Bus Association and National Tour Association conventions to market the show to tour operators nationwide

Casting Intern

• Jul 2005 - Jan 2006