Experience

Fraser

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Mentor

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States * Provide intensive mentoring and onboarding support to new clinical trainees * Lead onboarding trainings for staff on a biweekly basis * Create and present new staff trainings (i.e. Structuring Clinical Sessions, Trauma, Safe Harbor, Clinical Services Handbook/Informed Consent, etc.) * Model and teach new staff how to conduct and write diagnostic assessments * Model and teach new staff how to create treatment plans, write progress notes, and organize their client caseload *… Show more * Provide intensive mentoring and onboarding support to new clinical trainees * Lead onboarding trainings for staff on a biweekly basis * Create and present new staff trainings (i.e. Structuring Clinical Sessions, Trauma, Safe Harbor, Clinical Services Handbook/Informed Consent, etc.) * Model and teach new staff how to conduct and write diagnostic assessments * Model and teach new staff how to create treatment plans, write progress notes, and organize their client caseload * Collaborate with supervisors on staff development * Provide ongoing individual and family therapy services * Provide trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based models such as Trauma-Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy (TI-CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and therapy informed by training in Permanency and Adoption Competence (PACC) * Build site resource library and online searchable directory for library books based on client need, age, diagnosis, etc. * Provide ongoing mentor support to clinicians across the agency, licensed and unlicensed * Create Excel documents for tracking program data * Advocated for on-site technology supports to assist when interpreting services are being provided virtually Specialities: * Trauma-Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy * Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate * Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Mental Health Professional III

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area * Provided ongoing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and their families * Provided trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based models such as Trauma-Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy (TI-CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and therapy informed by training in Permanency and Adoption Competence (PACC) * Co-facilitated therapy groups focused on supporting international transracial adoptees * Completed diagnostic assessments for incoming and ongoing… Show more * Provided ongoing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and their families * Provided trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based models such as Trauma-Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy (TI-CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and therapy informed by training in Permanency and Adoption Competence (PACC) * Co-facilitated therapy groups focused on supporting international transracial adoptees * Completed diagnostic assessments for incoming and ongoing clients (trained and experienced in DC0-5 diagnostic assessment procedures) * Provided mentoring and training support to incoming therapy trainees and incoming staff * Experienced in working with interpreters throughout therapy process * Completed clinical documentation such as diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, case notes, billing, and other miscellaneous documentation through electronic health records systems * Co-created and led presentations at the Fraser Conference two times Specialities: * Trauma-Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy * Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate * Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Mental Health Professional II

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2018

  * Created a curriculum for and launched a therapy group to serve clients with FASD * Provided ongoing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and their families * Provided trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based models such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and therapy informed by training in Permanency and Adoption Competence (PACC) * Co-facilitated therapy groups focused on supporting international transracial adoptees * Completed diagnostic… Show more * Created a curriculum for and launched a therapy group to serve clients with FASD * Provided ongoing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and their families * Provided trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based models such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and therapy informed by training in Permanency and Adoption Competence (PACC) * Co-facilitated therapy groups focused on supporting international transracial adoptees * Completed diagnostic assessments for incoming and ongoing clients * Experienced in working with interpreters throughout therapy process * Completed clinical documentation such as diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, case notes, billing, and other miscellaneous documentation through electronic health records systems * Co-created and led a presentation at the Fraser Conference



Feed My Starving Children

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• MobilePack Event Supervisor

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2020

  Eagan, MN * Organized and supervised events around the US where volunteers package meals for hunger relief efforts * Spoke to groups of 100 – 200 volunteers about current issues in world hunger and ways to impact hunger * Supervised and led teams of staff members in event coordination and leadership * Communicated and worked collaboratively with event hosts, staff members, and volunteers to effectively manage site safety and food production goals * Cultivated relationships with event hosts… Show more * Organized and supervised events around the US where volunteers package meals for hunger relief efforts * Spoke to groups of 100 – 200 volunteers about current issues in world hunger and ways to impact hunger * Supervised and led teams of staff members in event coordination and leadership * Communicated and worked collaboratively with event hosts, staff members, and volunteers to effectively manage site safety and food production goals * Cultivated relationships with event hosts and volunteers on-site at events around the country * Performed pre-event preparation and communication for travel, freight, and event logistics * Completed post-event tasks such as food production recording, expense reconciliation, and merchandise sales submission Show less



Family Innovations Inc

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Practitioner

  • Jun 2012 - Apr 2015

  Anoka, MN * Provided in-home counseling and skills training to a caseload of 8 – 12 children and their families * Offered psychoeducation about mental health, normative development, and appropriate parenting techniques and boundaries to children and their families * Delivered family counseling services for children, their siblings, guardians, and others in the family system * Provided TFCBT to clients and guardians who have been impacted by trauma * Completed clinical documentation such as… Show more * Provided in-home counseling and skills training to a caseload of 8 – 12 children and their families * Offered psychoeducation about mental health, normative development, and appropriate parenting techniques and boundaries to children and their families * Delivered family counseling services for children, their siblings, guardians, and others in the family system * Provided TFCBT to clients and guardians who have been impacted by trauma * Completed clinical documentation such as individualized treatment plans, billing, case notes, etc. * Worked with a low-income diverse population (African American, Latino/a, and multiracial families) *Coordinated services and client support with interpreters, case managers, child protection agencies, etc. * Cultivated relationships with children and their families in order to rehabilitate child to age-appropriate developmental trajectory that has been disrupted by a psychiatric illness * Taught skills that promote appropriate emotional expression, conflict resolution, and problem-solving * Led activities that promote positive interpersonal relationships and positive communication * Educated parents about normal child development and parenting skills * Advocated for family preservation and unification Show less



Feed My Starving Children

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• MobilePack Senior Team Leader

  • Oct 2009 - May 2012

  Eagan, MN * Presented to over 100 groups about global conditions of hunger and FMSC’s work to alleviate hunger * Supervised and led events around the US where 500 – 5,000 volunteers packed 100,000 – 1,000,000+ meals * Taught procedures for safe food packaging to volunteers of all ages and worked to maintain safe food packaging practices in a variety of settings and locations * Created and facilitated trainings for staff members with varying ages and levels of experience on materials… Show more * Presented to over 100 groups about global conditions of hunger and FMSC’s work to alleviate hunger * Supervised and led events around the US where 500 – 5,000 volunteers packed 100,000 – 1,000,000+ meals * Taught procedures for safe food packaging to volunteers of all ages and worked to maintain safe food packaging practices in a variety of settings and locations * Created and facilitated trainings for staff members with varying ages and levels of experience on materials preparation, CounterPoint operation, and team leading/event supervising skills * Cultivated relationships with event hosts and volunteers on-site at events around the country * Performed pre-event preparation and communication for travel, freight, and event logistics * Completed post-event tasks such as food production recording, expense reconciliation, and merchandise sales submission

• MobilePack Team Leader

  • May 2008 - Oct 2009

  Eagan * Presented to groups about global conditions of hunger and FMSC’s work to alleviate hunger * Worked with other team members to lead events around the US where 500 – 5,000 volunteers packed 100,000+ meals * Taught procedures for safe food packaging to volunteers of all ages and worked to maintain safe food packaging practices in a variety of settings and locations * Cultivated relationships with event hosts and volunteers on-site at events around the country



Maple Grove Senior High School

• School Counseling Intern

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Maple Grove, MN * Organized and led a weekly academic success group for juniors * Offered counseling services to students with academic, personal/social, and post-secondary concerns * Aided in facilitation of S.A.G.E. (Straights & Gays for Equality), an advocacy group for LGTBQ students



Jefferson Community School

• School Counseling Intern

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Minneapolis, MN * Co-facilitated a weekly social skills group for fifth and seventh grade students * Provided crisis support, individual counseling, and responsive services to students in grades K-8 * Worked with a low-income diverse population (African American, Latino/a, & Native American students) * Taught classroom guidance lessons utilizing the Second Step Violence Prevention Program



John Glenn Middle School

• School Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Maplewood, MN * Created and facilitated four weekly counseling groups to address student needs * Provided individual counseling, crisis support, peer mediation, and other responsive services * Individually counseled a caseload of five to ten students on a weekly basis * Demonstrated effective cross-cultural counseling (African American, Hmong, Latino/a, Asian, etc.) * Participated in staff meetings to identify students needs and coordinate supportive services * Assisted in student scheduling… Show more * Created and facilitated four weekly counseling groups to address student needs * Provided individual counseling, crisis support, peer mediation, and other responsive services * Individually counseled a caseload of five to ten students on a weekly basis * Demonstrated effective cross-cultural counseling (African American, Hmong, Latino/a, Asian, etc.) * Participated in staff meetings to identify students needs and coordinate supportive services * Assisted in student scheduling, 504 implementation, and academic intervention planning Show less



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Access Assistant - Disabilities Services

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Minneapolis, MN * Assisted students in accessing disability resources (such as taking notes for visually-impaired students, reading tests aloud for students, supporting students in transportation struggles, etc.) * Edited textbook materials on a computer program so that it would accurately read text aloud to visually-impaired students



Woodfield Center - Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

• Residential Counselor

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2007

  Beresford, SD * Counseled teenage male clients using individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical therapists * Documented counseling sessions with clients through daily progress notes * Used the tenants of reality therapy to examine goals and needs for successful living * Provided culturally-aware counseling with a predominately Native American clientele