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Arissa Giebler - LMSW

Hays

Summary

Young professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals and a passion for the field. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and monitoring progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients in a wholistic manner.

Experience in crisis intervention and support. Successfully managed challenging situations to provide emotional stability and guidance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Counseling Services Graduate Assistant

Fort Hays State University
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided counseling services to students at FHSU seeking guidance or facing challenging life situations.
  • Participated in community outreach events, raising awareness about the importance of counseling services and applicable topics among student population.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of counseling services by participating in professional development opportunities and staying current on best practices in the field.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Collaborated closely with campus resources such as academic support centers to provide necessary assistance to struggling residents.
  • Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.

Behavior Health Aide/School Counseling Intern

USD 489 – O’Loughlin Elementary School
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Behavior intervention for students in the classroom
  • Work with individual students who have modified schedules or needs
  • Sit in on weekly counseling check ins for students and SIT meetings
  • Plan how to accommodate needs and make students successful; attend and participate in IEP meetings
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.


Lead Para

Hays Area Children’s Center, Infant
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assist in routines and schedules of our infants and toddlers
  • Coordinate, feeding, hygiene of the child, nap schedules & age-appropriate activities
  • Execute varying crafts, songs, sensory & enrichment activities catering to each of the age groups in our room
  • Additionally, communicate with parents about the children’s progress & activities

Lounge Manager - Student Worker

Fort Hays State University
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed the room’s resources, cataloging library media, direct student’s, book & reserve meeting rooms
  • Create content for the room’s advertisement & the education department’s events.

After School Care Program Director

O’Loughlin Elementary School
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Oversee daily routines for 80-100 students
  • Coordinate snack, keep them organized in groups, plan activities
  • Communicate with school administration as well as parents
  • Enforced policies & rules of both the school and individual program and manage the individuals serving as after school care staff.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05-2025

Bachelor - Social Work

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05.2024

Skills

  • Organization
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills & Relationship Building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Telehealth Sessions with Online Students
  • Basic Computer Programs
  • Experience Working With Clients of Varying Ages
  • Social Work Skills and Ethics
  • Special Education
  • Experience with C-SSRS & Safety Planning
  • Facilitating Long Term and Crisis Counseling Sessions
  • Keeping professional progress and case notes

Personal Information

Work Permit: Citizen; authorized to work in the US for any employer

Accomplishments

    + Deans honor roll for entirety of BSW

    + Graduated BSW with honors

    + Current Deans honor roll for MSW

Timeline

Counseling Services Graduate Assistant

Fort Hays State University
08.2024 - Current

Behavior Health Aide/School Counseling Intern

USD 489 – O’Loughlin Elementary School
11.2023 - 05.2024

Lead Para

Hays Area Children’s Center, Infant
11.2022 - 11.2023

Lounge Manager - Student Worker

Fort Hays State University
08.2022 - 12.2022

After School Care Program Director

O’Loughlin Elementary School
10.2020 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Social Work

Fort Hays State University

Bachelor - Social Work

Fort Hays State University
Arissa Giebler - LMSW