Katherine Whitehair
Dayton,OH
Summary
Professional with three and a half years of experience in a neurodivergent-affirming Applied Behavioral Analysis clinic and one year at Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley. Focused on community organizing, policy change, and advocacy for the I/DD community, driven by personal experiences with resource gaps. Proven ability to develop and implement individualized care plans that enhance clients' quality of life. Strong skills in communication, crisis management, and building therapeutic relationships, resulting in positive outcomes through innovative treatment strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley
Dayton, OH
01.2026 - Current
- Provided individual therapy sessions to clients with mental health diagnoses
- Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies
Behavioral Health Intern
Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley
Dayton, Ohio
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Providing LSW level services including direct counseling, diagnostic assessments, safety planning, and treatment planning under the supervision of an LISW-S
- Working in coordination with the rest of the Main Street Recovery team to provide case management services, medication management, and psychosocial aid
Executive Assistant
Achieve Together Behavior Services
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Point of contact for staff payroll including pay advances, approving timesheets, and ensuring that paychecks are delivered to staff on time
- Responsible for company applications to regional funders and state departments and healthcare programs like Medicaid
- Forecast finances and resources needed for company growth and present plans to CEO for approval
- Use the principles of nonviolent communication and empathetic leadership to foster positive relationships with staff and families
- Responsible for reviewing AR and ensuring that any financial concerns are addressed with the CEO and COO
A.L.L. Club Coach
Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Work with youth ages 12-18 as a group facilitator in an after-school program which included extended hours in the summer
- Helped resolve conflict within individual and group contexts while empowering the youth to independently use conflict resolution skills in the future
- Provided direct and group peer-based therapy that addressed issues and concerns that were relevant to the youth in the program
- Assisted and helped facilitate programming with other GESMV departments including Main Street Recovery and the prevention team
Office Manager
Achieve Together Behavior Services
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Onboard new clients through commercial insurance and regional funders
- Onboard new staff from the initial phone call, interview, offer call, training and helping new staff get accustomed to company policies and cultures, and credentialing all staff
- Build weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules based on changing client needs and clinical feedback
- Use the principles of nonviolent communication and empathetic leadership to foster positive relationships with staff and families
- Responsible for billing commercial insurance funders as well as regional funders and coordinating claims and invoices with parents
- Point of contact for staff payroll including pay advances, approving timesheets, and ensuring that paychecks are delivered to staff on time
Office Assistant
Achieve Together Behavior Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for clerical duties including filing, data entry, cleaning, basic maintenance, and communication with staff and parents
- Created weekly clinic schedules and coordinated day-to-day changes due to staff and client needs
- Managed checking in clients and directing any calls
Campus Mentor
Miami University, ACE Department
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked with small groups of international students during their first year at Miami University
- Developed rapport with the students in my group and assisted the transition to new cultural norms and traditions
- Organized group activities around campus and the community that helped build familiarity with Miami University
- Assisted with class assignments centered around American History and English writing
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Denver, CO11.2025
BACHELOR OF THE ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Oxford, OH12.2020
Skills
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Empathetic communication
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care promotion
- Effective communication
- Behavior modification techniques
- ABA informed practice
- LQBTQIA affirming care
- Intellectual and developmental disability informed care
Certification
Licensed Social Worker, CSWMFT Board Ohio, 2025
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley
01.2026 - Current
Behavioral Health Intern
Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley
01.2025 - 12.2025
A.L.L. Club Coach
Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley
04.2024 - 11.2024
Executive Assistant
Achieve Together Behavior Services
08.2023 - 01.2025
Office Manager
Achieve Together Behavior Services
10.2021 - 07.2023
Office Assistant
Achieve Together Behavior Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
Campus Mentor
Miami University, ACE Department
08.2018 - 12.2019
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
BACHELOR OF THE ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
MIAMI UNIVERSITY