Karmen Creel
Pendleton ,Indiana
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 plus years working in mental health and community based settings with a proven track record enhancing mental health and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents through collaborative care with families. Skilled in working with a diverse population in schools, home based, and community outreach programs demonstrating exceptional interpersonal abilities in order to achieve significant improvements in client outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Based Therapist
Community Health Network
06.2007 - Current
- Provided individual, family, group therapy, and behavioral skills development to emotionally distressed children and their families in the schools, home and community settings.
- Conducted mental health assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and crisis intervention to children and adolescents using evidenced based practices.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, social workers, school personnel and case managers for treatment effectiveness to improve and maintain mental health and behavioral functioning.
- Coordinated care utilizing client centered goals to achieve desired outcomes with a holistic approach.
- Referred and linked clients and/or families to community resources for case management support.
- Supervised and trained Master's level social work intern establishing a working relationship to facilitate the learning process.
Youth Program Coordinator
Community Centers of Indianapolis-Southeast Community Services
12.2002 - 05.2007
- Created and implemented program for at-risk youth and adolescents to decrease school drop out rates promoting long term goal and success building.
- Provided social skills, conflict resolution, tutoring and mentoring to youth and adolescents.
- Supervised, hired and trained staff while monitoring and evaluating program outcomes.
Employment Specialist
Community Centers of Indianapolis-Southeast Community Services
07.1997 - 12.2002
- Advocated and worked with un/underemployed public housing residents to reach gainful employment.
- Conducted community outreach efforts, home visits, and networking to achieve employment outcomes.
- Educated and guided adults embarking on the path to achieve self-sufficiency for themselves and families.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05.2003
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana05.1997
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing Therapy
- Family relationships
- Strengths Based and Solutions Focused Therapies
- Life skills counseling
- Suicide prevention assessment
- Trauma focused care
- Culturally sensitive
Professional Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Indiana License #34006234A
Timeline
Community Based Therapist
Community Health Network
06.2007 - Current
Youth Program Coordinator
Community Centers of Indianapolis-Southeast Community Services
12.2002 - 05.2007
Employment Specialist
Community Centers of Indianapolis-Southeast Community Services
07.1997 - 12.2002
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana University
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana University