Karelyn Dippel
Wyandotte
Summary
Dedicated individual with a demonstrated mastery of assessing client needs, developing and implementing effective treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote well-being. Well-versed in working with vulnerable populations, providing crisis intervention and advocating for client rights.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Start My Wellness
06.2024 - Current
- Provide individual therapy to clients with a wide range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, addiction, and eating disorders.
- Maintain accurate documentation according to HIPAA regulations within electronic medical records systems.
- Design treatment plans utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
- Support clients during times of transition by helping them develop healthy coping strategies for managing stressors associated with life changes.
FAMILY ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST
Big Brothers Big Sisters
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct interviews with children/families interested in enrolling into the mentoring program
- Assess children/families to determine their suitability, matchability, eligibility, and readiness for the mentoring program
- Maintain accurate contact information in all files and documented dates and summary of all communications
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine best matches for Littles (children) and Bigs (Volunteers)
- Participate in community outreach events designed to promote awareness of the agency's programs
FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST
Fostering Futures
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Case management services for children and families on assigned caseload
- Implement all treatment planning and monitor progress toward family reunification
- Work collaboratively with the Department of Health and Human Services
- Collect, analyze, assess, and document data to evaluate the appropriation of foster care placements
- Refer children and families on assigned caseload for needed services such as therapy and Early On
ADOPTION SPECIALIST
Ennis Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Case management services for children and families on assigned caseload
- Attend and testify during court hearings
- Work collaboratively with referring foster care staff and the Department of Health and Human Services
- Complete all legal requirements for finalization of adoptive placements
- Collect, analyze, assess, and document data to evaluate the appropriation of pre-adoptive placements
- Refer children and families on assigned caseload for needed services such as IEP and parenting classes
ADOPTION SPECIALIST
Judson Center
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Case management services for children and families on assigned caseload
- Attend and testify during court hearings
- Work collaboratively with referring foster care staff and the Department of Health and Human Services
- Complete all legal requirements for finalization of adoptive placements
- Collect, analyze, assess, and document data to evaluate the appropriation of pre-adoptive placements
- Refer children and families on assigned caseload for needed services such as IEP and parenting classes
Education
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK - INTERPERSONAL PRACTICE IN INTEGRATED HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Baker College
06.2017
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Baker College
06.2016
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Treatment Planning
- Family Case Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Safety Planning
- Ability to type 70 WPM
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint
- Proficient user of Google Workspace
Certification
School Social Work Certification
Field Experience
- Employment-based internship with Big Brothers Big Sisters, 06/01/23 - 01/31/24
- Employment-based internship with Fostering Futures, 09/01/22 - 05/01/23
- Internship with the Detroit Police Department's Crime Scene Services and BOPC Office of the Chief Investigator, 06/01/17 - 08/31/17
- Internship with the Wyandotte Police Department, 04/01/17 - 05/31/17
- Internship with the Lincoln Park Police Department, 07/01/15 - 09/30/15
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Start My Wellness
06.2024 - Current
FAMILY ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST
Big Brothers Big Sisters
08.2023 - Current
FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST
Fostering Futures
05.2022 - 05.2023
ADOPTION SPECIALIST
Ennis Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
ADOPTION SPECIALIST
Judson Center
12.2019 - 10.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Baker College
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Baker College
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK - INTERPERSONAL PRACTICE IN INTEGRATED HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
University of Michigan
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