Katarina Granberry
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
MSW with 5+ years of experience. Proven ability to work collaboratively and independently to provide quality services to at-risk populations. Skilled in assessing and implementing evidenced-based care for vulnerable adults, children, and families. Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. Trained in state abuse and neglect reporting standards for both older adults and children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Family Therapist
Damar Services Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, and adolescents involved in the child welfare system
- Developed treatment plans with a focus on evidence-based interventions
- Individual and Family therapy utilizing CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based, and Trauma-Informed Care interventions
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and goals
- Evaluation and completion of assessments to monitor child safety and respond to abuse and neglect
Home-Based Case Worker
Damar Services Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with treatment teams and community agencies to directly advocate for at-risk children and families
- Conducted critical needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring
- Facilitated supervised visitation for children and families
- Attended court to render family recommendations
- Prompted interventions in the areas of behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and peer interaction skills based on a treatment plan
- Evaluation and completion of assessments to monitor child safety and respond to abuse and neglect
Outpatient Therapist
Loudoun Counseling and Coaching
Sterling, VA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments, patient intake, obtained psycho-social history, and provided individual and family therapy.
- Provided clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessments and treatment plans.
- Participated in planned supervision and case consultation conferences.
- Submitted timely and complete notes, treatment plans, service orders, authorizations, assessments, and other applicable documentation from all completed sessions, as needed for reimbursement.
- Maintained the required documentation of supervisory hours necessary for Clinical Social Work licensing.
Home-Based Case Worker
Holistic Family Services
Indianapolis, IN
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Engagement with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in the school setting
- One-on-one skill building with children in the classroom and the home
- Skill-building with child's caregivers, families, and teachers to improve interaction and engagement
- Crisis intervention/safety planning
- Development of treatment plan
- Participation in weekly staffing, clinical supervision, all-staff meetings, and in service trainings
Child Engagement Specialist/Recovery Specialist
Volunteers of America
Indianapolis, IN
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted mothers recovering from substance abuse with reintegrating back into motherhood
- Completed documentation utilized for court recommendations
- Coached mothers on the utilization of evidence based and age-appropriate disciplinary techniques
- Maintained DCS and legally mandated child abuse and neglect reporting standards
- Conducted oneself as a 'role model' for mothers, including providing direction in their daily routine and giving children positive reinforcement as needed
- Built a therapeutic relationship with the mothers and children
- Utilized Trauma-Informed care techniques to facilitate best practice
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work, Adult Mental Health and Wellness
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
08.2019
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work, Child Abuse and Neglect
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
05.2018
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Advocacy
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Youth and Family Therapist
Damar Services Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2024
Home-Based Case Worker
Damar Services Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2024
Outpatient Therapist
Loudoun Counseling and Coaching
08.2019 - 08.2020
Home-Based Case Worker
Holistic Family Services
01.2018 - 08.2019
Child Engagement Specialist/Recovery Specialist
Volunteers of America
01.2016 - 01.2018
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work, Adult Mental Health and Wellness
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work, Child Abuse and Neglect
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
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