Kara Anglin
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate and experienced clinician specializing in crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and student advocacy. Demonstrated expertise in crafting impactful treatment strategies for at-risk youth, significantly improving emotional support and educational outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sole Proprietor
Kara Anglin, PLLC
Greensboro, NC
12.2020 - Current
- Provide compassionate and thorough assessments in order to create a plan of care and therapeutic goals with the client.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to offer quality therapy to adolescents and adults. Manage daily business operations to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Develop marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract clients.
- Maintain financial records, and managed budgeting for business expenses.
School Social Worker
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
02.2014 - Current
- Conduct assessments to identify student needs and challenges.
- Collaborate with educators, parents, and professionals to implement targeted interventions.
- Provide crisis intervention support for students, families, and educators.
- Educate parents on mental health resources and services available.
- Contribute to a positive school climate by supporting staff and promoting respectful interactions.
- Serve as an advocate for students experiencing neglect or abuse.
- Coordinate activities for at-risk youth to encourage healthy life choices.
- Facilitate workshops for parents to enhance children's academic success.
School Based Clinician
Invo Healthcare
Greensboro , NC
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed referrals from two alternative schools, facilitating effective communication and service delivery.
- Executed thorough clinical assessments to identify and determine necessary clinical interventions.
- Created effective treatment strategies through analysis of clinical assessment results.
- Facilitated collaboration with the Behavior Support Specialist to optimize appropriate service delivery.
- Established therapeutic connections with students to enhance emotional support.
- Developed individualized therapeutic plans to effectively support clients' needs.
- Assessed and documented client achievements in meeting therapeutic targets.
Mental Health Clinician
Betterhelp.com
Greensboro, NC
12.2017 - 07.2021
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments of clients to determine mental health needs.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical mental health situations.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Documented clinical notes and maintained compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that could lead to relapse or further deterioration of mental health status.
Mobile Medical Unit Outreach Coordinator
School Health Alliance for Forsyth County
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Executed strategic outreach efforts to engage schools and residential communities with the mobile medical program.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health evaluations for high school students in urban settings to support well-being.
- Streamlined the referral process to external agencies by assessing individual needs and aligning resources effectively.
Mental Health Consultation Clinic Coordinator
School Health Alliance for Forsyth County
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed comprehensive clinical assessments for students accessing mental health services.
- Facilitated the creation and implementation of case management and treatment plans, optimizing mental health outcomes.
- Partnered with treating psychiatrist to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
- Managed and reinforced treatment strategies set by psychiatrists to optimize therapeutic results.
- Supported families in maintaining compliance with established treatment plans.
- Facilitated connections with community agencies to provide supplementary therapeutic and non-therapeutic services.
Research Project Coordinator
Center for Youth,Family and Community Partnerships
Greensboro, North Carolina
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Oversaw daily operations of a $1 Million NICHD research study, ensuring efficient project management and compliance.
- Coordinated, monitored, and evaluated the recruitment process for 300 mothers and newborns, ensuring efficient participant engagement.
- Ensured accuracy in data collection, entry, and reporting to align with study objectives.
- Managed Institutional Review Board materials to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Summarized and communicated field operational challenges to study co-authors, enhancing collaborative problem-solving.
- Managed a team of 10 graduate, undergraduate, and professional employees, ensuring project goals were met.
Education
Master of Social Work - Children And Families
05-2010
- 4.0 GPA
- Awarded Graduate Assistantship, Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
05-2000
- [FALL 19999] - Dean's List
- [SPRING, 2000] - Dean's List
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Collaborative problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Resource advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Family collaboration
- Multicultural competence
- Suicide prevention
- Grief counseling
- Student advocacy
- Solution-based interventions
- Data collection and management
- Reporting
- Life skills development
- Mental health assessment
- Referral coordination
- Suicide Risk assessments
- Threat Assessments
- Parent education
- Trauma informed care framework
- Supervise associate level LCSW's
Certification
- LCSW North Carolina License C010625
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Based Clinician - Invo Healthcare
01.2023 - 06.2023
Sole Proprietor - Kara Anglin, PLLC
12.2020 - Current
Mental Health Clinician - Betterhelp.com
12.2017 - 07.2021
School Social Worker - Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
02.2014 - Current
Mobile Medical Unit Outreach Coordinator - School Health Alliance for Forsyth County
08.2013 - 01.2014
Mental Health Consultation Clinic Coordinator - School Health Alliance for Forsyth County
07.2012 - 01.2014
Research Project Coordinator - Center for Youth,Family and Community Partnerships
06.2010 - 01.2014
University of North Carolina At Greensboro - Master of Social Work, Children And Families
University of North Carolina Greensboro - Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology