Social, racial, environmental and economic justice
ALLISON WILSON-BURNS
Norman,OK
Summary
MSW candidate with a 4.0 GPA, specializing in clinical support, trauma-informed care, and disability advocacy. Proficient in CPT, CBT-I, and trauma-focused CBT, with strong skills in case management and crisis intervention. LEND graduate focused on equity-driven mental health and social services, demonstrating a commitment to improving client well-being and access to resources. Proven success in advocating for clients' rights and achieving positive outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
MSW INTERN
Norman Veterans Center
01.2025 - Current
- Provide therapeutic clinical services under supervision for veterans with complex mental health needs
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and support treatment planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care
INTENSIVE CASE MANAGER
Bridges of Norman
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver case management for unhoused adolescents addressing mental health, housing, and education
- Conduct assessments and develop service plans in coordination with community partners
- Maintain accurate documentation and treatment updates
LONG-TERM TRAINEE - LEND PROGRAM
OU Health Sciences Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed interdisciplinary training in disability advocacy, clinical service, and policy
- Presented capstone on disability inclusion in environmental justice
PARENT EDUCATOR
Center for Children and Families, Inc
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered trauma-informed parent education and case management
- Completed NTI Adoption Competency training and training in infant mental health
DAY SHELTER ADVOCATE & HOUSING CASE MANAGER
The Homeless Alliance
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided strengths-based case management for unhoused clients with co-occurring conditions
- Facilitated access to psychiatric, medical, and housing services
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -
University of Oklahoma
07.2025
LONG-TERM TRAINEE - LEND PROGRAM -
OU Health Sciences Center
05.2025
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -
University of Oklahoma
05.2021
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Safety planning
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Written exposure therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Suicidality management
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Advocacy skills
Affiliations
- Music
- Art
- Knitting and crochet
- gardening and houseplants
Accomplishments
- Selected to present project on environmental justice at OU Unity week
- LEND graduate
- 4.0 GPA
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time off4-day work weekCompany CultureQuote
All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.
Fred Rogers
Interests
Holistic, liberatory mental health care
Community-building
Empowering people to make positive changes
Harm reduction
Unhoused populations
End-of-life care
Children, teens and families
LGBTQIA populations
Timeline
MSW INTERN
Norman Veterans Center
01.2025 - Current
INTENSIVE CASE MANAGER
Bridges of Norman
01.2025 - Current
LONG-TERM TRAINEE - LEND PROGRAM
OU Health Sciences Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
PARENT EDUCATOR
Center for Children and Families, Inc
09.2022 - 01.2025
DAY SHELTER ADVOCATE & HOUSING CASE MANAGER
The Homeless Alliance
10.2020 - 02.2022
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -
University of Oklahoma
LONG-TERM TRAINEE - LEND PROGRAM -
OU Health Sciences Center
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -
University of Oklahoma
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