CAMILLE EASTIN
Austin,Texas
Summary
Skilled multitasker with a reliable work ethic and strong teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Commitment to using a resourceful approach to best serve client(s) or the agency. Use evidence-backed modalities based on biopsychosocial development, person-in-environment systems theory, and trauma-informed, strengths-based frameworks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Practicum Intern
Austin Independent School District; Cap City Kids
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as an on-campus mental health clinician for children ages 5 to 14 with a range of mental health needs at two Austin Independent School District public schools
- Facilitated weekly individual and group sessions using CBT, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and SFT modalities from a strengths based, systems theory framework
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for consultations, communicated with clients' guardians, and provided mental health services to the campuses as needed
- Developed a "Family Power Hour" research-informed curriculum that consisted of an open caregiver workshop series that defined resilience and building resiliency in elementary-aged students
- Provided referrals to school or other therapeutic resources as needed or upon termination of services
- Trained in anti-racist, culturally responsive healing engagement, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and sand tray play therapy techniques
- Supervised by Rachel Thrift, LCSW-S
Clinical Assistant Volunteer
Alliance for Children
Fort Worth, TX
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained and managed clinical office while collaborating with various mental health professionals to offer emotional and material support for clinical pediatric clients and their families who have experienced crisis
- Improved client satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism
Respite Night Volunteer
Wedgwood Academy
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Built and maintained mentoring relationships with multiple children and young adults with various clinical or developmental diagnoses to provide safe and fulfilling experiences
- Assisted with special events and programs
Developmental Research Assistant
TCU Faces Lab
Fort Worth, TX
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Author for 3 academic publications focusing on autism and its effects on family dynamics
- Developed novel research question and enhanced insights about parenting children on the autism spectrum
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences
- Analytical coding of critical emotional components of family dynamics
- Lead live experiments involving human and animal participants, conforming to all safety and confidentiality agreements as set by the IBR
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
ASD and ADHD Camp Counselor
Talisman Summer Programs
Zirconia, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented daily behavior-based interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to social skill development
- Distributed daily prescription medicines and specialized care for groups of 9 to 15 individuals whiling keeping accurate records of each camper's medical information to maintain a safe environment for all participants
- Ensured camper safety by supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns during outdoor excursion in a camp and wilderness setting
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day
Reading Tutor Volunteer
Reading Partners of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Tutored students in under-resourced elementary schools to help meet their individual academic needs
- Created custom learning plans to improve reading compression, grammar and spelling, and overall interest in reading and writing to scaffold children’s ability to excel academically
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus
Education
Master of Science in Social Work - Candidate - Clinical Emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX05.2025
B.S. Psychology, Departmental Honors - Child Development Minor
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Fort Worth, TX05.2023
Skills
- Trust-Based Relational Interventions
- Anti-racist and Anti-oppressive Framework
- Individual and Group Clinical Interventions
- Unconditional Positive Regard
- Clinical Documentation
- Effective Leadership
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced Research Methods
Certification
- CITI Programs Ethics Training (08/2020; 09/2021; 02/2024)
- Texas Health Steps: Interpersonal Youth Violence (04/2022)
- Texas Health Steps: Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse (02/2022)
- Darkness to Light Stewards of Children (01/2022)
Coursework
Human Behavior and the Social Environment; Foundations of Social Justice; Theories and Methods of Group Interventions; Social Work in a School Setting; Grief Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Parenting Interventions; Social Policy Analysis and Social Problems; Dynamics of Organizations and Communities; Social Work with Children; Psychology of Counseling; Neuroscience; Principles of Behavior; Adolescent and Child Development; Case Studies in Child Development; Social and Emotional Development; Developmental/Cognitive Research; Understanding Religion: Society and Culture
Timeline
Field Practicum Intern
Austin Independent School District; Cap City Kids
08.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Assistant Volunteer
Alliance for Children
01.2022 - 06.2023
Respite Night Volunteer
Wedgwood Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
ASD and ADHD Camp Counselor
Talisman Summer Programs
05.2021 - 08.2021
Developmental Research Assistant
TCU Faces Lab
08.2020 - 05.2023
Reading Tutor Volunteer
Reading Partners of Fort Worth
09.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science in Social Work - Candidate - Clinical Emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
B.S. Psychology, Departmental Honors - Child Development Minor
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY