Karen Richie
Counselor And Care Manager
Charlestown,IN
Summary
An experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience providing high-quality services to at-risk populations. A self-regulated worker and professional who is driven to support colleagues and my team. Committed to eradicating discrimination and stigma while promoting social justice and equality. Professionally versed in addressing adversity through teaching, advocacy, supervision, and collaboration with an interpersonal approach. Ability to assess client needs and implement solutions with a proven commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Personable, energetic, and creative professional passionate about anti-hunger programming on college campuses.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Counselor and Care Manager
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
01.2015 - Current
- Provide counseling services and needs assessment to students
- Identify and address unique student needs within the therapeutic relationship
- Collaborate with internal departments and community agencies to increase services and opportunities to students and families
- Instituted a collaborative relationship with the Floyd County Public Library, Dare to Care food bank, and local service providers
- Facilitate trainings for staff and students regarding anti-hunger programming, mental health, and well-being
- Launched and oversee the development, growth, and daily operations for the South Eats Pantry, the free campus food pantry
- Continuous expansion of the pantry through a partnership with Dare to Care food bank to decrease barriers to food access
- Assist students with locating and applying for benefits, including the Emergency Student Grant, SNAP, TANF, and healthcare coverage
- Established partnership with United Communities to increase referral sources for student needs
Adjunct Faculty
Spalding University
Louisville, KY
01.2021 - Current
- Develop and facilitate courses for Practicum III, Practicum IV, Seminar III, and Seminar IV
- Establish personal connections with students
- Oversee student learning in the classroom and connections within the community
- Challenge students’ ways of knowing, unlearning, and development
- Collaborate with community partners as site supervisors for student learning
Mental Health Consultant
Floyd County Head Start
New Albany, IN
08.2013 - Current
- Conduct mental health observations in Head Start classrooms
- Provide support, structure, and feedback to classroom teachers and administration
- Support emotional regulation through child-centered education
- Facilitate staff and parent trainings
- Initiate contact with family members to identify needs
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources (i.e.: local food pantries, SNAP benefits, TANF, Medicaid/Passport applications, etc.)
Adjunct Faculty
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, United States
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Develop and facilitate academic courses for Psychology of Personality and Introduction to Social Work
- Developed and implemented decolonizing curriculum for improved learning and student performance
- Utilize variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to keep courses fresh and engaging
- Provide student-first engagement to improve understanding and course outcomes
- Help students develop talent through a range of exercises, readings, and discussions
Clinical Supervisor
Home of the Innocents
Louisville, KY
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Supervised Outpatient Clinical staff and Home-based Clinical Services staff
- Performed supervision for intensive home-based services as the backup supervisor for the Homebuilder’s Team
- Assessed and completed intake services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families
- Provided ongoing individual and family therapy
- Offer referrals and direct services to meet client and family needs
- Facilitated and conducted Treatment Team meetings, developing action steps
Parenting Facilitator
Home Of The Innocents
Louisville, KY
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Develop teaching outlines for PASS (Parents Acquiring Skills and Strength) classes
- Conduct assessments for at-risk families
- Guide and support family struggles, conduct issues, and dysfunction
- Facilitate weekly classes for 12 consecutive weeks, three courses annually
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
Clinical Specialist
05.2007 - 10.2012
- Provided counseling services to youth in residential programs
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions with adolescents
- Engage young mothers in parenting skills development
- Facilitated family therapy sessions and bridge adoption processes
- Collaborated with DCBS and service providers to engage in effective services
- Worked in partnership with families to refer for basic needs services (housing, food, etc.)
- Participated and facilitated Treatment Team meetings
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
Spalding University
Louisville, KY 08.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University Southeast
08.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Group Instruction
Curriculum planning
Crisis Intervention
Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
Solution-based interventions
Compassionate
Strategic planning
Supervision and advocate for staff development
Problem-Solving
Active Listening
Dependable and Responsible
Written Communication
Organization and Time Management
Teambuilding
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Additional Information
- Wrote grant proposal for funding for Mental Health First Aid, resulting in $4,271.50 grant award for two staff to attend instructor training, 2016
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Facilitator for Adults, Higher Education, First Responders, and Military populations, 2016
- Conference Chair with the Southern Indiana Human Trafficking Coalition, 2014 to 2020
- Human Trafficking 101 Trainer, 2016
- Planned, organized, promoted, and hosted the Annual Southern Indiana Human Trafficking Awareness Conference 2016- 2020
- Co-authored the proposal for the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), leading to $300,000 grant award to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking on Campus, 2018
- Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Facilitator, 2020
- Certified Green Dot Trainer, 2020
- Secured a $300,000 Continuation Grant from OVW to expand current efforts on campus to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking on Campus, 2021
- Secured a $7,000 grant to increase access to food and other personal care items by developing additional free food locations across campus, 2022
- Recipient of the Legacy Award for “exceptional contribution and ongoing commitment to our campus community”, IU Southeast, 2022
- Co-authored grant proposal to IU Queer Philanthropy Circle (QPC) to uplift IU’s LGBTQ+ community thru tailored Safe Zone Trainings, resulting in $17,170 awarded to the campus, 2022
- My capstone research proposal focuses on improving culturally responsive approaches to food insecurity on college campuses. Approved by the Research Ethics Committee, 2022
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Spalding University
01.2021 - Current
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
Spalding University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Adjunct Faculty
Indiana University Southeast
01.2016 - 12.2021
Counselor and Care Manager
Indiana University Southeast
01.2015 - Current
Mental Health Consultant
Floyd County Head Start
08.2013 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Home of the Innocents
10.2012 - 01.2015
Parenting Facilitator
Home Of The Innocents
08.2012 - 12.2014
Clinical Specialist
05.2007 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University Southeast
08.1997 - 05.2001