Katherine Allen
Summary
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings. My passion is helping clients learn how to better help themselves by building a therapeutic alliance, actively listening, and using a variety of evidence-based approaches in order to meet individual needs. I have experience working with a diverse client population and recognize that everyone has value and worth simply for being the unique, one of a kind individual that they are.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager of Senior Perspectives IOP
Wekiva Springs Center
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations.
- Adapted treatment plans based on individual participant needs while still maintaining overall group cohesion and goals.
- Facilitated growth and self-awareness among participants by introducing evidence-based therapeutic techniques integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and more.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients throughout their treatment journey.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
Patient Care Manager and Group Therapist
Wekiva Springs Center
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Administers biopsychosocial evaluations
- Creates treatment plans with patients and multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Facilitates family sessions and maintains contact with family members per patient authorization
- Promotes and guides patients through problem solving in order to overcome barriers to care
- Connects patients to community resources, support groups, and appropriate aftercare
- Acquires placement that meets individual needs
- Coordinates discharge planning
- Plans, prepares, and facilitates inpatient psychoeducational and processing mental health and chemical dependency groups
- Conducts individual therapy sessions on an as needed basis
Intern in Social Services
Wekiva Springs Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and discharge planning with a diverse population of patients receiving acute inpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment
- Created treatment plans with multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Contacted patients' family members for collateral information and discharge planning
- Participated in family meetings
- Researched and provided resources to patients
- Connected patients to various service providers in the community
- Co-facilitated PHP and IOP mental health and chemical dependency groups
Family Service Counselor
Kids First of Florida
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Interviewed clients and developed court ordered case plans
- Conducted home visits to ensure child safety and monitor parental progress
- Assessed and addressed client needs through best matched services
- Maintained contact with service providers to ensure and promote client progress
- Prepared legal documentation and represented agency in court
Third Grade Associate Teacher
St. Johns County School System
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans
- Instructed whole groups, small groups, and individual students
- Monitored student behavior
- Collaborated with colleagues to form plans that would best suit the needs of my students
Nanny
Private Family
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Cared for two children
- Assisted with homework
- Planned and Prepared activities
- Prepared Meals and provided transportation
Substitute Teacher
Coweta County School System
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed a variety of classrooms including Exceptional Student Education
- Provided instruction and assisted students in learning
Nanny
German Family
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided for the daily needs for a 3 y/o and an infant
- Created and implemented activities to practice English skills, educate, and entertain
- Transported to and from appointments and pre-school
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bavarian International School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Taught and managed a multi-national class of fourth grade students
- Collaborated with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds
Fifth Grade Teacher
Coweta County School System
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking
- Taught a collaborative class including students with special needs
- Volunteered time tutoring students after school who needed extra support
Teacher of Missionary Children
Go West Africa
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Created lesson plans and provided total instruction for children ages seven through thirteen
- In addition, I visited with local families and also tutored a local village teenage girl in English
Worldwide Student Participant
Up With People
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Up With People is a global education program that incorporates international travel, community service, and performing arts
- Along with students from 19 different countries, I helped set up and take down staging and equipment for our live performances, performed in live shows, visited a number of schools, volunteered with an assortment of NGOs and non-profit organizations, and worked with children and families around the world
- This included spending a month in the Philippines working with the people living in the slums and helping to build proper housing
- Up With People is a global education program that incorporates international travel, community service, and performing arts
Math Teacher
Hart County School System
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and understanding of mathematical concepts
- Taught a collaborative class including students with special needs
- Volunteered time tutoring students after school who needed extra support
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW
Florida State University
08-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
LaGrange College
05-2005
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Active Listening
- Creative Problem Solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Care coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Relating to others from diverse backgrounds
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker- active license since 11/20/2020
Timeline
Program Manager of Senior Perspectives IOP
Wekiva Springs Center
11.2021 - 03.2025
Patient Care Manager and Group Therapist
Wekiva Springs Center
09.2017 - 11.2021
Intern in Social Services
Wekiva Springs Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
Family Service Counselor
Kids First of Florida
07.2015 - 05.2017
Third Grade Associate Teacher
St. Johns County School System
02.2015 - 06.2015
Nanny
Private Family
09.2014 - 01.2015
Substitute Teacher
Coweta County School System
09.2013 - 05.2014
Nanny
German Family
09.2012 - 06.2013
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bavarian International School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Fifth Grade Teacher
Coweta County School System
08.2008 - 05.2011
Teacher of Missionary Children
Go West Africa
06.2008 - 08.2008
Worldwide Student Participant
Up With People
07.2007 - 12.2007
Math Teacher
Hart County School System
08.2005 - 05.2007
Master of Social Work - MSW
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
LaGrange College
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