Alex Farmer, CSWA
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated clinical social worker committed to providing compassionate, anti-oppressive, and evidence-based practices to individuals seeking therapeutic services in both individual and group settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Cascadia Health
10.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy to individuals suffering from various mental health challenges, including SPMI, holding a caseload of 60 individuals
- Developed strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and humanistic approaches
- Enhanced the therapeutic environment by implementing evidence-based counseling approaches tailored to clients' needs
- Documented clinical progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans accurately and timely, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
- Utilized culturally sensitive counseling techniques when working with multicultural populations to promote understanding and respect for cultural differences among clients
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism and empathy, ensuring client safety during severe episodes of distress
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care coordination and ensure clients received appropriate services
Program Coordinator
White Bird Clinic
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Coordinated White Bird programming which provided various services to marginalized communities in Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding areas
- Implemented practices within the Front Rooms department to promote inclusive service provision, including training and client engagement practices
- Facilitated and led conversations regarding DEI concepts, service accessibility, and agency decision-making processes
- Worked with local agencies, government entities, and other departments to implement services through research-informed practice
- Adjusted services to meet the evolving needs of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
- Prioritized the safety needs of clients and staff to ensure a trauma-informed environment
- Collaborated with both clients and staff to increase accessibility to services and to identify gaps within our agency and the wider community
Crisis Counselor/Volunteer
White Bird Clinic
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed tailored action plans to address the unique needs of each client experiencing a crisis event
- Participated in regular debriefing sessions with supervisory staff for continuous improvement of counseling skills and approaches
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse crisis scenarios, utilizing a range of techniques to address the unique challenges presented by each situation
Education
Masters of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2022
Skills
- Collaborative and client-centered therapeutic approach
- Committed to anti-oppressive practices
- Experienced in the use of multiple evidence-based modalities (DBT, ACT, Narrative)
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary framework
- Committed to ongoing professional development and applying humility to clinical practices
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Cascadia Health
10.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
White Bird Clinic
10.2018 - 01.2021
Crisis Counselor/Volunteer
White Bird Clinic
09.2017 - 10.2018
Masters of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Portland State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Portland State University
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