Elaine Schramm
St. Louis
Summary
Skilled Co-Occurring Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Missouri.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Occurring Counselor
Places for People
12.2020 - Current
- Use cognitive behavior therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT Informed Interventions.
- Conduct assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Develop individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Adult Emergency Room Enhancement Coordinator, Outreach Team
Places for People
12.2020 - Current
- I thoughtfully engage all referred persons served to meet individuals where they are at, physically and clinically, to best address their needs and goals.
- I prioritize building rapport quickly, practice integrity, by communicating boundaries and addressing patients’ expectations.
- I treat each individual with unconditional positive regard and provide Trauma Informed Care to all patients.
- I have provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution for patients frequently. I have assessed for suicidality (C-SSRS), access to lethal means, to determine a safety plan.
- I assist patients with internal resources including sexual health screenings, medication assisted treatment, IMR groups, vocational rehabilitation services, COVID-19 vaccination clinics, and mental health treatment teams.
- I have assisted persons served with external resources including applications for Medicaid, LIHEAP, SNAP, SSI, Call-A-Ride, reduced fare Metrolink pass. In addition, I have assisted individuals with finding Emergency Shelters, respite shelters for women experiencing domestic violence, transitional housing, and independent supported housing.
- I administered psychosocial assessments for the intake department, to enroll individuals in appropriate services.
- I have communicated with hospital staff, doctors, other case managers, and nurses to coordinate care and plan for discharge. I set clear expectations for follow-up.
- I provide on-call coverage for BHR crisis line.
- I complete documentation daily, and I adhere to grant and agency requirements.
- I ensure all documentation, files, and communication regarding patients is HIPAA compliant.
- I adhere to NASW Code of Ethics and stay updated on modifications.
Practicum Student, Victim Advocate
Crime Victim Center, St. Louis County Courthouse
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided support to individuals who have experienced domestic violence and are seeking an Order of Protection as a part of the Court Order of Protection Assistance (COPA) program.
- Engaged and assessed petitioners’ needs, practiced crisis intervention and safety planning, and offered a list of appropriate community resources
- Observed court hearings to educate myself on legal processes to best inform petitioners about their rights
- Educated petitioners on law enforcement’s role in service and protection
- Created and implemented a research project related to domestic violence and sexual assault during COVID-19
- Communicated with partner agencies in the St. Louis Area to record and evaluate data to improve services
Interim Director, Language Services
Bilingual International Assistant Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed Bilingual International’s interpretation and translation services
- Interviewed candidates for services and hired qualified candidates
- Organized and facilitated trainings for interpreters
- Supported interpreters using motivational interviewing skills and strength-based language
- Ran payroll with the Bookkeeper’s assistance to bill customers, pay contracted interpreters, translators, and staff
- Utilized Excel, TeleLanguage services, Global Interpretation Platform
Practicum Student, Mental Health Department
Bilingual International Assistant Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Developed, organized, and co-facilitated a support group for female survivors of war trauma and torture
- Created a report of best practices for family therapy for refugee clients to improve MH services
- Assisted case managers in routine home visits and intake appointments
- Analyzed data for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) annual report
Economic Development AmeriCorps
International Institute of St. Louis
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Implemented a credit builder loan program
- Organized and facilitated a financial literacy course for single refugee mothers
- Supervised volunteers and interns
Client Services Specialist, AmeriCorps
International Institute of St. Louis
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted individuals in applying for state and federal benefits upon their arrival to the United States
- Regularly communicated with St. Louis Public Schools and childcare agencies to enroll children and youth
- Facilitated formal orientation for newly arrived refugees
- Transported individuals from the airport, upon their arrival, to their new homes
- Assessed clients’ needs in 6-month home visits
Program Assistant
St. Louis Crisis Nursery
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Attended to children’s needs (2 weeks – 12 years old)
- Consulted with parents in need of services, which included goal setting and strengths-based communication
Freelance Contractor
International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Corporation (IPEEC)
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed social media accounts to improve outreach: wrote newsletters, blogs, and case studies
Education
Master of Social Work -
Washington University in St. Louis
08.2020
BA - Political Science
University of Missouri-Columbia
05.2013
Skills
- Solution-focused counseling
- Therapy
- Counseling
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Case management proficiency
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Interventions
- SUD counseling
- Mental health support
- Suicide risk assessments
- Building rapport
Certification
- St. Louis End Violence Against Women Training
- Suicide prevention: Ask Listen Refer, CALM, Zero Suicide
- LGBTQIA+ mental health services training
- UNFPA Certificate: Gender-Based Violence
- MO Class E License and Registration (Current)
- ADL and Social Skills Training (PfP)
- De-escalation Training (PfP)
- Guardianship 101 (UMSL)
- Medication Technician and CPR Certified (2021)
- Discussion of Sexuality with p/s (PfP)
- Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness (PfP)
Timeline
Co-Occurring Counselor
Places for People
12.2020 - Current
Adult Emergency Room Enhancement Coordinator, Outreach Team
Places for People
12.2020 - Current
Practicum Student, Victim Advocate
Crime Victim Center, St. Louis County Courthouse
01.2020 - 08.2020
Interim Director, Language Services
Bilingual International Assistant Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
Practicum Student, Mental Health Department
Bilingual International Assistant Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
Economic Development AmeriCorps
International Institute of St. Louis
09.2017 - 08.2018
Client Services Specialist, AmeriCorps
International Institute of St. Louis
07.2016 - 08.2017
Program Assistant
St. Louis Crisis Nursery
01.2016 - 07.2016
Freelance Contractor
International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Corporation (IPEEC)
06.2013 - 06.2014
BA - Political Science
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Social Work -
Washington University in St. Louis