Hailey Johnson
Summary
Hailey is an empathetic and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to supporting individuals and families. Her foundational knowledge of social welfare policies and case management, along with her skills in active listening and conflict resolution, have been deepened through her work as a school social work intern. She is also dedicated to studying Maternal and Child Health and promoting equity in the healthcare system to ensure equal opportunity for all children and mothers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Work Intern
TeWinkle Middle School
09.2024 - Current
- Managed a large caseload efficiently, providing brief solution focused therapy and task centered approaches during one-on-one sessions with students.
- Researched and offered community resource guidance to students and parents to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other counselors and school social workers to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Crafted clinical progress notes, group and individual therapeutic plans, and policy briefs within the education system.
- Worked within the special education department to update and modify Individualized Learning Plans and lead group therapy sessions.
- Conducted home visits to chronically absent students' homes where insight was gained and restorative measures were used within family systems.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Transitions Mental Health Association
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided support to individuals experiencing crisis by locating nearby services and intervening in situations involving thoughts of suicide or immediate danger.
- Supported families in understanding their loved ones' needs during times of crisis, promoting better engagement in the healing process.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and engaged with a variety of individuals via telephone, aiming to comfort the caller's emotions, identify appropriate resources, complete referral forms, create safety plans, and offer coping strategies.
- Worked at an incredibly fast pace seamlessly all while accurate records and documentation were maintained.
- Assumed leadership roles in developing and implementing training programs for new volunteers and staff, developed comprehensive documents and handbooks to facilitate in efficient training, and acted as the main supervisor for incoming staff members.
- Provided constructive feedback to other call handlers and offered guidance during initial calls after an observation period.
Education
Master of Science - Social Welfare
University California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Minor in Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2024
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Client advocacy
- Individual counseling
- Group Counseling
- Brief Solution Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health support
- Staff Training and Leadership
Accomplishments
- Selected to be a part of the Maternal and Child Health Excellence Program at UCLA
- Documented and resolved a lack of cultural competence between clients of Transitions Mental Health and our Crisis Specialists which led to fostering multicultural lenses when dealing with crisis intervention.
Certification
- AAS Crisis Specialist Certification (2023)
- QPR Suicide Prevention (2023)
- CPR and First Aid (2023)
- MCH Specialist (currently in coursework)
Research Experience
Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse (2023-2024)
- Collected and compiled research related to alcohol consumption and its relationship to eating disorders and tailored information to best broadcast to college aged students.
- Took the lead on research design through social media and blog post content to broadcast to college aged students.
Infant Mortality Rate Among Black Families in relation to Human Donor Milk (2024-present)
- Collected and analyzed data relating to the doubled infant mortality rate of Black babies compared to White babies and found a linkage to access to human donor milk.
- Currently working towards taking this research to different policy groups and organizations to engage in public health intervention and increase access to milk banks.
Implementation of CHYA in Relevance to HIV and AIDS (2024-present)
- Created timelines and researched the implementation of CHYA into school systems and included all relevant amendments.
- Currently using data from the California Health Institute Survey (CHIS) to formulate the relationship between sex education and HIV/AIDS, and the effects on mental health.
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
TeWinkle Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Transitions Mental Health Association
03.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Social Welfare
University California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Minor in Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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