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
Hays, KS
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
Hays, KS
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
Hays, KS
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
Hays, KS
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
Hays, KS
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, KS05-2025
Bachelor - Social Work
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.2024
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
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