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Chelsea Knight

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Psychotherapist and Special Education School Social Worker

MI License (LMSW) # 6801099015

IL License (LCSW) # 149.020588

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Owner / Psychotherapist

Levity Mental Health Services
05.2022 - Current

Assess and treat mental health conditions

School Social Worker

Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • NV-CPI Certified
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for PreK-8 students (specialized in SSIS and BASC tools)
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions for individuals & groups
  • Met all SSW requirements for IEPs & 504 plans
  • Conducted FBAs & wrote BIPs
  • Facilitated peer mediation and restorative circles
  • Coordinated outside referrals and wrap around services
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments
  • Wrote and monitored safety plans
  • Organized winter giving and anti-bullying programs

Psychotherapist

Chicago Psychological Health Center, LLC / Lifestance
07.2018 - 06.2022
  • Provided psychotherapy to adolescents and adults

School Social Worker

Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for PreK-8 students (specialized in SSIS and SDQ tools)
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions for individuals & groups (Anger Coping, Rainbows, CBITS, SS-GRIN)
  • Met all SSW requirements for IEPs & 504 plans
  • Conducted FBAs and wrote/implemented BIPs
  • Liaison between local PHPs and IOPs
  • Implemented restorative practices
  • Provided outside referrals and coordinated wrap around services
  • Served on MTSS and Behavioral Health committees
  • Wrote grants for outside programming
  • Wrote and monitored Safety Plans

School Social Worker

Southwest Detroit Community School
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw Sanctuary School Committee
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for K-8 students (specialized in BASC-3 and ASRS tools)
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions for individuals & groups
  • Conducted suicidal risk assessments
  • Met all SSW requirements of IEPs and 504 plans
  • Conducted FBAs & wrote BIPs
  • Section 504 Case Manager
  • Provided advocacy for MDRs
  • Spanish interpreter for school events, conferences, & board meetings
  • Coordinated referrals, wrap around, and homelessness services
  • Advised Middle School Peer Mediation program
  • Provided professional development to staff on topics such as child abuse, trauma informed practices, and childhood mental disorders

Education

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2015

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2014

Skills

  • Special Education Social Work Services
  • Therapy / Counseling services
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Evidence-based interventions
  • Family collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • EMDR Certification - pending Aug 2025

Affiliations

  • MASSW Member
  • NASW Member

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

School Social Worker

Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Practice Owner / Psychotherapist

Levity Mental Health Services
05.2022 - Current

School Social Worker

Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022

Psychotherapist

Chicago Psychological Health Center, LLC / Lifestance
07.2018 - 06.2022

School Social Worker

Southwest Detroit Community School
08.2015 - 06.2018

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -

University of Michigan

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -

Central Michigan University
Chelsea Knight