Alexandra Painter

I am looking to work in the field of social work in a criminal justice setting. I have completed the opioid impacted family support specialist certificate, and I am in the process of applying for my SAC-it. I started in a masters program for forensic behavioral health, but decided on social work with an emphasis on the criminal justice system. I will be earning a graduate certificate in forensic behavioral health in the spring of 2025. I believe in using strength-based and trauma-informed approaches and feel strongly that diversion and restorative justice yield more favorable outcomes than a punitive approach. I currently have a field placement at Arrow Behavioral Health where I am participating in substance abuse counseling and some case management.

• Magna Cum Laude graduate with BA in International Relations May 2004.
• International Relations Honor Society.

Held an internship with Ben Ice and Richard Ta SLaa of Nature’s Best LLC.
Volunteer for Sustainable Food Center in Austin TX. Maintained an organic garden at a pre- school. Summer 2010
Volunteer for Urban Roots in Austin TX. Worked with urban youth by maintaining and harvesting the urban roots organic garden. May 2010-Aug 2010
Volunteer at the Austin Parks Foundation in Austin TX. Worked on trails in Zilker park to prevent wash outs, and maintain proper drainage of water. July 2010-Aug. 2010
Volunteered on the Kinky Friedman campaign in Houston, TX. Collected signatures/organized campaign sites. Mar. 2006-April 2006
Attended Spanish language program at Solexico, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Dec. 2000-Feb. 2001
Attended intensive Spanish language program at Bosque Del Caribe, Yucatan, Mexico Jan. 1997- Apr.1998
Volunteered for mission in San Toliman, Guatemala. Activities included working with re- forestation, orphanage children, and refugees. Dec. 1997

• Opioid Certificate
• Applying for my substance abuse counseling in training license