Courtney Gehrer
LCSW
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated social work professional with strong clinical skills and supervisory experience, adept at navigating complex environments in behavioral health, child welfare, and medical settings. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive support and foster positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Program Coordinator
Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments during new client intake appointments to determine areas of need; provide support and intervention as indicated
- Create, schedule and implement all programming provided by the Wellness Center for both clients and parents/caregivers
- Collect and analyze enrollment and financial data to inform future services/programming
- Collaborate with community partners to strengthen network of medical providers
Behavioral Health Consultant
St. Louis County Department of Public Health, Corrections Medicine
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Facilitate therapy groups for incarcerated clients
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate needs and refer to psychiatry as indicated
- Engage with community partners to support clients’ access to resources in the event of a known release
- Respond to crisis calls as identified by Justice Services to support de-escalation
Crisis Counselor
BCJ Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide crisis support and intervention to individuals presenting to the clinic in crisis
- Conduct suicide risk assessments and engage clients in safety planning
- Provide clinical support to understaffed units
- Conduct diagnostic and intake assessments to link individuals to clinically appropriate services
Program Manager
Integral Care, Terrace at Oak Springs
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Provide program oversight to a 50-unit permanent supportive housing apartment complex serving single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness and at least one chronic, co-morbidity
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision to clinical and peer support staff
- Implement Housing First and Harm Reduction strategies to help best support residents
- Collaborate with property management, Housing Authority, and the VA, and various community partners
- Collect data used to monitor program performance metrics and grant funding/reporting
LPHA Team Lead
Integral Care, Judge Guy Herman Center for Mental Health Crisis Care
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Collaborate as part of an inter-disciplinary treatment team to triage, assess, and provide treatment to consumers admitting to the unit
- Identify risk factors contributing to crisis admission and tailor therapeutic interventions to mitigate risk, reinforce protective factors, and support consumer autonomy
- In collaboration with unit Practice Manager, complete supervisory tasks including scheduling, employee evaluations, productivity, facilitate monthly meetings, and individual staff supervision
- Supervised a master’s level Social Work interns
- Serve in on-call capacity for Integral Care crisis and residential units
Emergency Department Social Worker (PRN)
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Provide linkage to community resources with a goal of reducing overuse of the emergency department for non-emergent needs
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions with individuals and families in the event of medical crisis
- Conduct thorough assessments of individuals in acute psychiatric crisis and facilitate admission to psychiatric facilities
- Collaborate with law enforcement, the mental health authority, and private healthcare providers
Admissions Coordinator
Austin State Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Oversee the management of the civil and forensic waitlists
- Monitor discharges to ensure optimal use of available bed space hospital-wide
- Serve as a liaison between the hospital, community partners, and the general public
- Track forensic admission timelines to ensure compliance with DSHS expectations
- Supervise two administrative assistants
Social Worker II
Austin State Hospital
09.2012 - 05.2015
- Collaborated as part of an interdisciplinary team on both civil and forensic units
- Completed comprehensive biopsychosocial and clinical assessments with diverse populations
- Facilitated person-centered and evidence-based therapeutic interventions with individuals and families
- Conducted needs and risk assessments to help facilitate discharge planning and resource linkage
- Collaborated with community liaisons and the legal system
- Maintained timely documentation according to compliance guidelines and monitored commitment timelines
- Supervised a master’s level social work intern
Prevention Education Specialist, The Pebble Project
Communities in Schools
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Facilitated child abuse prevention workshops utilizing a nationally recognized curriculum in schools throughout Travis and Hays Counties
- Guided discussions on dangerous situations with elementary age students
- Coordinated with school-based resources and educators
Child Protective Services, Conservatorship Caseworker
Department of Family and Protective Services
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided case management services to parents and caregivers involved with the foster care system
- Evaluated client progress, monitored engagement with service providers, and assessed for ongoing risk
- Represented the agency in court proceedings and maintained timely documentation
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2010
Master of Social Work - undefined
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.2012
Skills
Assessment skills
Critical thinking
Independent judgment
Effective communication
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Missouri Committee for Social Workers
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome
11.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Consultant
St. Louis County Department of Public Health, Corrections Medicine
12.2022 - 11.2023
Crisis Counselor
BCJ Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Program Manager
Integral Care, Terrace at Oak Springs
10.2020 - 12.2021
LPHA Team Lead
Integral Care, Judge Guy Herman Center for Mental Health Crisis Care
07.2017 - 10.2020
Admissions Coordinator
Austin State Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2017
Emergency Department Social Worker (PRN)
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2018
Social Worker II
Austin State Hospital
09.2012 - 05.2015
Prevention Education Specialist, The Pebble Project
Communities in Schools
08.2011 - 04.2012
Child Protective Services, Conservatorship Caseworker
Department of Family and Protective Services
01.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Social Work - undefined
Texas State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Texas State University
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