Anya Harris
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Social Worker dedicated to providing exceptional professional care to clients and implementing appropriate interventions. Utilizes a variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Experienced at establishing strong rapport with clients, conducting assessments, and creating effective and collaborative treatment plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSW Clinical Intern
Healing Tree Women's Counseling Center
2024.01 - 2024.05
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients that addressed their goals.
- Improved coping skills among clients experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms through the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques and DBT skills.
- Reduced risk factors by providing crisis intervention services to clients experiencing mental health emergencies.
- Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development.
- Supported client transitions by coordinating discharge planning and linking individuals with appropriate community resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation for each client, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes.
- Increased client engagement in treatment by building rapport and establishing trust through empathic listening and validation.
- Facilitated a parenting class for parents who were struggling with parental responsibilities and followed a structured curriculum.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Residential Habilitation Aide
Bost Inc.
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Worked with client in their residence on daily tasks which include budgeting, cleaning, personal hygiene, money management, cooking meals, etc
- Transported client to community outings such as the grocery store, gym, bank, group sessions, etc., and assisted client with various tasks on community outings when necessary
- Lead and co-lead group sessions by planning group activities, assisting clients with activities, leading and participating in discussions with clients, assisting clients with developing healthy coping strategies, and teaching clients life skills
Academic Advising Intern
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ROAR Advising Center
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Contacted students who had received grade or attendance concerns from their professors to connect them to resources that could be beneficial to them such as tutoring, counseling services, or academic coaching
- Lead advising sessions under supervision and advised students into classes, connected them to resources, assisted them with Financial Aid, and answered any questions they had about their college experience
- Pre-advised students one-on-one before they met with their advisor by helping them pick their classes based on their degree plan, showing them how to register for classes in Banner, and asking them open-ended questions so that I could understand what exactly they needed assistance with and to build a rapport with them
- Attended an ARKAAN conference in Hot Springs, AR for professional development where I learned valuable information regarding trauma-informed care in advising, how to communicate with students effectively, and what students need from advisors that will set them up for success
BSW Intern
Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Observed therapy sessions with a variety of client populations
- Attended regular supervision with an LMSW
- Built rapport with clients and practiced problem solving, active listening, and critical thinking skills
- Gained experience connecting clients to community resources and providing case management to clients
Pharmacy Technician
Prince Drugstore
2020.07 - 2021.06
- Acquired my Pharmacy Technician License in September 2020
- Counted prescriptions and became familiar with different medications and their uses
- Inputted Covid vaccine information into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
- Engaged in customer service frequently
- Billed insurance for hospice patients
Education
Master of Social Work -
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
05.2023
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Ed -
University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
Fort Smith05.2019
Skills
- Case management
- Academic advising
- Clinical Documentation
- Assessment skills
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Case Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Organization
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion (2023)
- CPR Certified (08/2022)
- QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (05/2023)
- Certificate of Completion for Utilizing Parts Cards Interventions for Resourcing and Case Conceptualization (03/2024)
Relevant Course Projects
Creating a Social Problem Program - Partner Project, 01/2022, 05/2022
- Designed a dayroom program for homeless LGBTQIA+ individuals with my class partner
- Identified the need for this program by interviewing individuals in the LGBTQIA+ homeless population in my community
- Created a mission, vision, values, and goal for the program
- Created a budget, organizational chart, staff composition, and funding sources for the program
Evidence-Based Practice Project, 08/2021, 12/2021
- Evaluated over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles
- Chose 10 articles that explained the most effective interventions for LGBTQIA+ adolescents experiencing depression
- Ranked and summarized these articles based on their methodological rigor
- Created an evidence-based practice poster summarizing each intervention for this population
Activities
- UAFS Social Work Network, Participating member, 03/2021, 05/2023
- UAFS Dean's List, Recognized each semester for having a GPA of 3.5 or above, 2019, 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Hope Campus, 2023, Moved residents at Hope Campus Homeless Shelter out of the shelter and into their new homes by loading and transporting the residents' items, finding the residents new furniture and building furniture for them, setting up various appliances in their new homes, and taking them shopping for household items that they needed
- Get REAL 24, 2022, 2023, Raised money and volunteered for the Fort Smith Children's Shelter and Get Real 24 at Havana Nights 2022 and 2023 by selling raffle tickets, assisting in a live auction, setting up the event and getting the venue ready for guests, handing out refreshments to guests, and checking guests into the event
- United Way- Fill the Bus, 2021, Directed traffic and counted school supplies for the "Fill the Bus" annual school supply drive with other students in the BSW program at UAFS
- STEPS Family Resource Center, 2021, Raised money for STEPS Family Resource Center by selling rubber ducks at the Freedom Fest in Greenwood, AR for their annual Duck Day event
- Howard Elementary School, 2018, Spent recess throughout the school year with a child who lacked socialization so they could develop social skills and have a supportive mentor
Timeline
MSW Clinical Intern
Healing Tree Women's Counseling Center
2024.01 - 2024.05
Residential Habilitation Aide
Bost Inc.
2023.08 - 2024.04
Academic Advising Intern
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ROAR Advising Center
2023.01 - 2023.05
BSW Intern
Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
2022.08 - 2022.12
Pharmacy Technician
Prince Drugstore
2020.07 - 2021.06
Master of Social Work -
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Ed -
University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
- Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion (2023)
- CPR Certified (08/2022)
- QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (05/2023)
- Certificate of Completion for Utilizing Parts Cards Interventions for Resourcing and Case Conceptualization (03/2024)
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