ALAYNA MULLINS
Canton,MI
Summary
Motivated social work graduate student seeking an internship in interpersonal practice and mental health services, preferably with children, to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed and provide high-quality care for clients. Consistent work ethic, adaptability, strong writer, effective communication, and adept at quickly learning new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist Intern
StoneCrest Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Rotated through two units (adolescents and co-ed adults) at the psychiatry hospital to experience working with different populations
- Counseled patients on life skills and coping mechanisms
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic processing group therapy sessions
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to patients in emergency situations
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and baseline calls
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change
- Educated patients and families about counseling, mental health, wellness, and treatment options
- Planned discharge actions and identified resources within community for continued care
Social Work Intern
Center For The Works Of Mercy - Catholic Charities
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Utilized crisis intervention skills when speaking to clients on the Resource Hotline and connecting them to the appropriate resource depending on their individual needs
- Completed and submitted a $10,000.00 grant on behalf of the agency, requesting funding from DTE Energy for an ID Assistance program
- Facilitated community partnerships between the agency and multiple local churches to disperse outreach kits for those in need
- Used and operated Link2Feed and Penelope to accurately record and track client's visits, services, and personal information
- Collaborated with other professionals and agency director to revise and develop the Mercy Clothing program for clients' benefit
Education
Interpersonal Practice - Master of Social Work -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2024
Bachelor of Social Work, Minor in Psychology -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2023
Skills
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Psychosocial Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Advocacy
- Case Documentation
Academic Achievement
Dean's List
September 2019 - Present
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI
Warrior Award Scholarship Recipient
September 2019 - May 2023
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI
Volunteer Work
Child Care Worker for Maximo Nivel
Participated in and facilitated community outreach activities specifically for
youth, schools, and impoverished families, throughout Cocal, Quepos, and
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica for 4 weeks (05/2023-06/2023).
Escuela El Cocal - Cocal, Costa Rica
- Assisted the teachers at the school by providing support and individual
attention to each child Monday-Friday, for at least four hours each day - Guided children (ages 4-13 years old) through engaging and productive
activities, homework, play time, and lessons, in order to foster a fun learning environment - Helped with cleaning and hygiene to keep the children healthy
Centro Infantil Casa Luz - Quepos, Costa Rica
- Cared for children (ages 3 months-3 years old) and assisted with feeding,
dressing, and daily activities, Monday-Friday, in the understaffed daycare
center
Michigan Community Involvement
- Volunteer throughout the year at Delonis Shelter, St. Leo's Soup Kitchen, Gleaners, and various CCSEM community outreach events primarily serving the homeless population (2022-Present)
- Have attended three social work workshops (via Zoom) hosted by Wayne State University, regarding writing skills, career vision boards, and advocacy efforts for varying disadvantaged populations (2021-2022)
- Member of PCEP Pals: Worked with and did various activities with high school students that had mental and/or physical disabilities every Thursday after school (2016-2019)
- Member of Key Club: Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth collaborated with the Key Club to make available a wide
range of volunteer opportunities to students (volunteered at a soup kitchen, bagged care packages, worked school
fairs, and set up book, food, and supply drives in school to donate to those in need) (2015-2019)
Timeline
Clinical Therapist Intern
StoneCrest Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Social Work Intern
Center For The Works Of Mercy - Catholic Charities
09.2022 - 04.2023
Interpersonal Practice - Master of Social Work -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Social Work, Minor in Psychology -
Wayne State University