Kennis Harr
Rock,IL
Summary
Compassionate with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Unity Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2024 - Current
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes while complying with care plans.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Referred patients and families to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Mental Health Therapist
Lantern Therapy Services
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Child and Family Therapist
Rosecrance
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
SIS Manager
Woodstock High School
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided all student report cards and related reports, such as class rank, honor roll, “F” list, and
grade distributions. - Built and maintained reports for PowerSchool to assist in data collection.
- Maintained assistantship records and checks students for excessive or below-load hours.
- Participated in staff development activities and computer classes to maintain and improve job
related skills.
Education
Master of Social Work - Forensic Social Work
Aurora University
05-2022
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Family support
- Effective leadership
- Behavioral health
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Individual counseling
- Discharge planning
- Patient-centered care
- HIPPA compliance
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Internships
Clinical Social Work Intern with Northern Illinois Recovery Center, 2021-2022
Police Social Work Intern with Elgin Police Department 2020-2021
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Unity Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Lantern Therapy Services
04.2023 - 05.2024
Child and Family Therapist
Rosecrance
04.2022 - 05.2023
SIS Manager
Woodstock High School
06.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Social Work - Forensic Social Work
Aurora University
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