Katelyn Caspers
West Fargo,ND
Summary
Experienced and compassionate social worker with 10+ years supporting individuals, youth, and families. Proficient in case management and clinical counseling across diverse settings and populations. Recognized for adaptability and proactive delivery of impactful services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Family Therapist
Southeast Human Service Center
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct intake and diagnostic assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Participate in case consultation and group supervision with peers
Case Manager
Nexus - PATH Luther Hall
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments for incoming referrals
- Presented referrals to admissions team
- Completed insurance reviews for new referrals and current residents
- Attended collaborative staffing with clinical, medical, school, and residential colleagues
School Based Targeted Case Manager
Nexus - PATH Family Healing
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with School Social Worker, Administration, and Teaching staff to discuss and meet needs of high-risk children and families
- Completed CANS assessments, suicide screenings, develop safety plans, and write treatment plans for youth and families
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and needs for youth and families
- Completed home visits and attend appointments for youth to assess safety and monitor progress towards outlined goals
Family Support Case Manager
Nexus - PATH Family Healing
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Matched youth and families at risk for out-of-home placement with a foster family to provide preventative services including respite, support, and mentoring
- Completed CANS assessments and write treatment plans for youth and families
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and needs for youth and families
- Re-licensed foster homes and facilitate support groups for foster families
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Fairview Health Services
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Social Worker
Presbyterian Homes and Services
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Social Work Degree -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN05.2013
Skills
- Effective motivational interviewing
- Attention to detail
- Organized task prioritization
- Creative problem-solving
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective communication skills
- Therapeutic relationship-building
- Care coordination
- Patient-centered care
- Team collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis management
Timeline
Youth and Family Therapist
Southeast Human Service Center
06.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Nexus - PATH Luther Hall
08.2022 - 05.2023
School Based Targeted Case Manager
Nexus - PATH Family Healing
08.2021 - 08.2022
Family Support Case Manager
Nexus - PATH Family Healing
11.2016 - 08.2021
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Fairview Health Services
08.2016 - 11.2016
Social Worker
Presbyterian Homes and Services
05.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Concordia College
Master of Social Work Degree -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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