Dawn Richard

I opened up a mental health private practice. I do psychosexual evaluations and treatment on a multitude of mental disorders. I am proud that when I left my group practice that all my clients followed me. I started when the United hack happened and I was able to persevere through it. I now have the contract with 4 of the 8 judicial districts, which include 44 counties and the Meskwaki Nation. I do sex offender treatment. I like helping individuals with sexual stressors, individuals with BPD, and people who struggle with comorbid diseases.

• Achieved long-term sustainability for the organization through responsible decision-making processes grounded in ethics.

I was able to build a solid case load of individuals that trusted me enough to come with me to private practice. This took years of building a rapport and adequate treatment.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• Managed confidential client information according to established privacy policies while maintaining detailed records of support services provided.
• Presented program updates and success stories during monthly staff meetings to keep team members informed and motivated.
• Collaborated with community partners to provide comprehensive support services to veterans, fostering a network of resources.
• Identified potential grant opportunities to help secure additional funding for Veteran Services Program initiatives.

• Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
• Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
• Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.