Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership And Community Involvement
References
Timeline
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HEATHER KROELL

Tyler,TX

Summary

Crisis Mental Health Clinician at Burke Center experienced in connecting clients with community resources and building partnerships with hospitals and providers. Research background includes coordinating research teams and participant communication, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting and presenting findings. Banking and hospitality roles built strong sales skills - from opening accounts and upselling services to cultivating repeat customer relationships in high-pressure environments. Excels at reading people's needs, building trust quickly, and achieving performance targets through authentic relationship-building.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Crisis Mental Health Clinician

Burke Center
Lufkin, Texas
08.2025 - Current

Discharge Planning and Continuity of Care

  • Administered assessments to measure psychological standing of clients
  • Promptly connected clients with outpatient appointments and community resources to ensure continuity of care
  • Communicated consistently with clients' families and friends to ensure support and prevent subsequent crisis
  • Consistently contacted hospitals to inquire about the inpatient status of clients and coordinate care transitions

Group Skills Facilitator

  • Led a daily group in which we discussed mental health skills such as coping mechanisms, DBT skills, thought reformation, etc.
  • Facilitated group discussions to enhance collaboration and idea sharing among clients.
  • Designed materials compliant with diverse audience socioeconomic needs.

Research Assistant

The SACK Laboratory
Nacogdoches, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Presented first-author research on emotional regulation at Southwestern Psychological Association conference
  • Communicated with participants ensuring ethical protocols and confidentiality compliance
  • Collaborated with graduate teams on projects in gender identification, educational-developmental psychology, and political psychology
  • Data collection and analytics through SPSS and Excel
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research activities and findings for presentations

Server

Barkeeps
Nacogdoches, USA
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Maintained positive customer interactions in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
  • Cultivated professional relationships with customers to encourage repeat visits
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality
  • Upsold menu items to enhance guest dining experiences
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints while preserving rapport

Relationship Banker I

UBank
Nacogdoches, USA
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided personalized service and support to build long-term customer relationships
  • Educated clients on digital banking tools to enhance convenience
  • Assisted customers in opening checking and savings accounts, including wire transfers and direct deposits
  • Conducted regular follow-ups to nurture positive client relationships and identify additional service needs
  • Maintained focus on detail while managing multiple competing priorities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.2025

Skills

  • Crisis intervention and stabilization
  • Discharge planning and care coordination
  • Client engagement and relationship management
  • Community resource navigation
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Clear communication and presentation
  • Ethical and confidential protocols

Certification

QMHP training - 2025

Leadership And Community Involvement

  • Member, Southwestern Psychological Association, SWPA (2024 - present). Presented research at the SWPA conference in Spring of 2025. I am projected to present at SWPA in Spring of 2026.
  • Member, Delta Delta Delta Sorority (2023 - 2024), Stephen F. Austin State University. Participated in fundraising initiatives for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
  • Volunteer, Dead Tree Dreams (2023), Nacogdoches, TX, Organized facilities and assisted low-income, homeless, and unemployed individuals in accessing essential resources., Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and non-judgmental approach when working with vulnerable populations.

References

Michelle Lewing, Clinical Coordinator, Burke Center.

Phone: (936) 208-2606

Bersa Cerna, Continuity of Care Clinician, Burke Center.

Phone: (936) 221-2016

Dr. Steven Estrada, Professor and Mentor, SFASU.

Phone: (817) 247-4933

Timeline

Crisis Mental Health Clinician

Burke Center
08.2025 - Current

Server

Barkeeps
06.2024 - 06.2025

Research Assistant

The SACK Laboratory
01.2024 - Current

Relationship Banker I

UBank
09.2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Stephen F. Austin State University