Heather Dopkins
Clinical Mental Health Social Worker
St. Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Mental Health Social Worker committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational skill development. Employs evidence-based intervention styles to build trust, self-awareness, and compassion in others. Provides hands-on techniques and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between clients, staff, and team to set clear goals and build visions of excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Therapist Intern
Nexus-FACTS Family Healing
Mendota Heights, MN
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted intake assessments and maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of client and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Performed in-home individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Intern
Rivers of Hope
Monticello, MN
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Trained and practiced crisis intervention and safety planning.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Preschool Teacher
St. Paul City School
St. Paul, MN
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with social workers, family team, speech, special education, etc. when needed to address behavioral or learning issues with parents.
- Observed and identified students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Preschool program maintained NAECY accreditation.
- AmeriCorps: Implemented Reading and Math Corps curriculum, and identified individual goals.
- Applied play-based and outdoor discovery strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
AmeriCorps Playworks Coach
Playworks MN
St. Paul, Minnesota
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Organized structured recess, classroom lessons, and community events for Pre K-5th grade.
- Coached volleyball and basketball leagues for 4th and 5th graders.
- Taught social and emotional skills to primary scholars by incorporating play based teaching methods.
- Lead a class of 4th and 5th graders throughout the year in the Junior Coach Leadership Program which encourages students to seek challenges that help them grow as a group and individually.
Program Associate
Playworks MN
St. Paul, MN
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Full responsibility of the AmeriCorps grant for Palyworks MN.
- Trained employees on how to run Playworks program, complete administration work, and fulfill AmeriCorps requirements.
- Coordinated large community events including preservice, Junior Coach Conference, Soiree for Paly, and Corporate Kickball.
- Incorporated Sprockets and YPQA into the Junior Coach Leadership Program.
Education
Masters of Social Work Degree - Clinical Mental Health Social Work
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Bachelor Degree of Health Promotion and Wellness - Health Promotion And Wellness
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05.2015
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Imaginative and Play Promotion
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Emotional Support
- Specialization Areas: Trauma Informed, Grief and Loss, Substance Use, Domestic Violence, Family Relationships, and Anxiety Disorders
Affiliations
Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Hobbies
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Artist
- Cribbage
Timeline
Family Therapist Intern
Nexus-FACTS Family Healing
08.2021 - 04.2022
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Intern
Rivers of Hope
08.2020 - 04.2021
Preschool Teacher
St. Paul City School
06.2016 - 07.2020
Program Associate
Playworks MN
06.2015 - 06.2016
AmeriCorps Playworks Coach
Playworks MN
08.2014 - 06.2015
Masters of Social Work Degree - Clinical Mental Health Social Work
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor Degree of Health Promotion and Wellness - Health Promotion And Wellness
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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