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Certification
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KAITLIN GODEK

Anchorage

Summary

Compassionate social worker accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transitional Care LMSW Care Manager

ANMC
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to clinical operations.
  • Engaged in ethical decision making processes when determining best course of action for clients.
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as housing or financial assistance programs.
  • Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources within the community.
  • Identified any potential barriers or risks that may impede successful outcomes post-discharge.

School Clinician

The Mill School
05.2022 - 06.2023

Provided crisis intervention services for students across the school setting - Maintained a family caseload and assisted families and students in accessing community resources - Served as the school's Title IX and HHB Coordinator and investigator - Helped develop restorative practices in the school community and lead restorative interventions between students as well as staff - Implemented and conducted a suicide risk assessment protocol and standard in the school setting - Developed trainings to help train staff better their de-escalation skills using the practices of Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI)

Transition/Vocation Coordinator

The Mill School
08.2018 - 05.2022

Worked with middle and high school students with severe disabilities (primarily Emotional Disturbance, PTSD, complex trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorder) gain necessary life skills to assist in the transition back to public school or the work force - Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team comprised of teachers, Social Workers and clinicians to create behavior intervention plans to best serve highly escalated students struggling with academics as well as day to day skills -Provided crisis intervention services for students across the school setting

Behavior Interventionist

Milton Middle School
10.2016 - 06.2018

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of professionals and parents to help students gain an understanding of appropriate classroom behaviors - Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans for students struggling to remain regulated and able to maintain in class - Consultant for teachers and other school personnel to provide ideas for interventions and recommendations for service -Provided crisis intervention services for students across the school setting - Managed administrative tasks related to caseloads, including maintaining working relationships with families and assisting parents in problem solving difficult student behaviors at home

Behavior Interventionist

Howard Center
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • Provided crisis intervention services for students across the school setting Maintained a family caseload and assisted families and students in accessing community resources - Served as the school's Title IX and HHB Coordinator and investigator - Helped develop restorative practices in the school community and lead restorative interventions between students as well as staff - Implemented and conducted a suicide risk assessment protocol and standard in the school setting Developed trainings to help train staff better their de-escalation skills using the practices of Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI)

ABA Therapist

The Riley Center
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Worked as a classroom interventionist as well as floating team lead interventionist on primarily diagnosed with Emotional Behavior Disturbance -Helped students to understand the importance of social awareness, and energy regulation in order to access their academics more successfully -Used both Life Skills Crisis Intervention (LSCI) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills to aid and guide students through crisis situations at school

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Florida State University
2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Georgia State University
05.2012

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Emotional Support
  • Case Management
  • Home Visits
  • Community Referrals
  • Training & Development
  • Discharge Planning
  • Care Coordination

Certification

  • Life Skills Crisis Intervention (LSCI)
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
  • First Aid and CPR/AED certified
  • Title IX Training
  • Handle With Care Trainer Certified

Internships

University of Vermont Medical Center (PHSO)

Field placement (Care management) August 2022-May 2023 -Coordinated the care and services of selected patient populations across the continuum of illness
-Assumed a role within the interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient- centered, clinical and resource outcomes

-Proactively identified and intervened to address barriers to treatment, health, wellness, prevention, improvement and outcomes
-Managed referrals from health care sources to connect families and patients to community resources, and assisted in the navigation of the programs

Valley Haven Early Intervention Program

Practicum Placement January 2014-May 2014
-Worked with a team comprised of early interventionists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists to assist families with children with disabilities in rural Alabama -Helped perform diagnostic assessments to determine disability eligibility
-Assisted in the writing process of IFSPs (Individualized Family Service Plan) Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV)
Volunteer September 2010-May 2012
- Operated crisis lines and aided callers in safety planning additional resources
- Assisted shelter coordinators with intakes of new women and families and provided care for
new arrivals
-Provided childcare for shelter residents while in group therapy

Timeline

Transitional Care LMSW Care Manager

ANMC
09.2023 - Current

School Clinician

The Mill School
05.2022 - 06.2023

Transition/Vocation Coordinator

The Mill School
08.2018 - 05.2022

Behavior Interventionist

Milton Middle School
10.2016 - 06.2018

Behavior Interventionist

Howard Center
08.2014 - 10.2016

ABA Therapist

The Riley Center
09.2012 - 05.2013

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Florida State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Georgia State University
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