KATIE CARSON-Decker
Montgomery,USA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Pine Bush Central School District
09.2016 - Current
- Provide counseling, intervention services, and support for students facing various challenges such as behavioral issues, family problems, mental health concerns, or socio-economic difficulties
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and other professionals to create strategies and programs that promote student’s well-being and academic success
- Lead district Social Emotional Learning team of approximately 35 staff to develop and enhance social emotional learning opportunities for staff and students throughout the district
- Created and established funding for community-wide food pantry that is operated out of High School for staff, students and any resident of Pine Bush School District
- Oversee Food Pantry inventory; ordering and budget
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Facilitated workshops for teachers, staff members, and parents on topics such as conflict resolution, stress management, and self-care strategies.
- Maintained and collected data on evidence-based interventions and outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between the school district and community organizations to coordinate wraparound services for at-risk youth.
- Fostered strong relationships with students through trust-building activities and empathetic communication skills.
- Conducted home visits as needed to assess family dynamics impacting student success within the educational setting.
Psychotherapist
Private Therapy Practice
06.2016 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
- Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively addressing acute emotional distress and preventing harm to self or others.
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological functioning, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions.
- Guided families through conflict resolution processes using systemic family therapy approaches designed to promote positive change and growth.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Assisted couples in improving communication patterns by facilitating productive conversations about relationship challenges using Gottman method principles.
Assistant Director of Clinical Treatment
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Provide administrative oversight of clinical treatment programs
- Coordinate treatment services for youth in facilities including mental health, substance abuse, sexual offender and other specialized services
- Direct, train, supervise, mentor, consult and evaluate clinical and program staff in implementation of evidence-based treatment modalities
- Facilitate clinical and supervisory team meetings to ensure staff are providing quality care and working as a cohesive team
- Provide on-call support to assist or direct in the management of urgent/crisis issues
- Lead, guide and facilitate the implementation of evidence-based treatments and programs
- Prepare required written reports to facility and central office staff
- Provide consultation to facility director on all facility programming and policies to ensure consistency with treatment programs
- Make decisions commensurate with facility and agency guidelines
Clinical Social Worker, Private Group Practice
Behavioral Health Services of the Hudson Valley
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnose individuals at various levels of functioning within the DSM
- Provide evidence-based treatment to individuals, couples or families
- Provide referrals for psychiatric evaluations or other resources as necessary
- Specialized in domestic violence and sexual trauma treatment, utilizing evidence-based assessment tools as indicated
Social Worker, Treatment Center for Trauma and Abuse
Westchester Jewish Community Services
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Provide evidence-based clinical practice to individuals, families, couples and groups affected by domestic violence or child sexual abuse ages 5+
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnose children, adolescents and adults at various levels of functioning within the DSM-IV; Utilize evidence-based assessment tools
- Manage statistical procedures required by HIPPA and NYS Office of Mental Health and agency
- Provide emergency and general clinical coverage
- Consult with members of interdisciplinary team including healthcare and community providers
Social Worker, Juveniles Starting Over Program
Westchester Jewish Community Services
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Conducted comprehensive safety and risk assessments of juveniles with sexually aggressive behaviors; Compose 'safety contracts' based on risk
- Provided evidence-based clinical practice to juvenile sexual offenders and families
- Collaborated with community providers including school personnel and District Attorney’s Office
Social Worker, Project Impact
Westchester Jewish Community Services
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Partnered with White Plains Police Department detective
- Made follow-up home visits to recent victims of domestic violence
- Provided referrals or recommendations for further services; including but not limited to: legal, medical, social service agencies, resource programs, based on need
- Interviewed individuals or families to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Social Work Intern
Westchester Jewish Community Services
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Conducted comprehensive assessments on new clients and collaborated with psychiatrist
- Provided individual, family and group counseling for individuals 6+
- Identified diagnoses according to DSM-IV and established personalized treatment plans
- Co-facilitated group for adolescent girls with family and peer issues
Social Work Intern
Planned Parenthood / Teenage Services Act
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Provided case management services to pregnant, parenting and at risk teens
- Created goal plans with clients and assessed clients' progress
Education
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2008
Bachelor of Arts -
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY08.2006
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Efficient under pressure
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Trauma-informed care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Behavioral assessment
- Community Resources
- Assessment skills
- Multicultural Competence
Certification
- New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Child Abuse Identification and Sexual Abuse Identification
- School Social Worker
Activities
- President, Columbiette's Auxiliary, 05/01/23-present
- Parish Member, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 05/01/14 - present
- Lector, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 11/01/07 - present
- Volunteer, Beacon Correctional Facility, 09/01/08 - 09/01/12
Community Service
- Food Pantry Coordinator, 9/1/22-present
- Social-Emotional Learning Club Advisor, 9/1/21-6/26/24
- TEAM Newburgh, Newburgh, NY, 02/01/06 - 03/01/06, Planned Underage Drinking Forum for 80 teens
- Pius XII Youth and Family Services, Newburgh, NY, 10/01/05, Planned Drug Awareness Week, Surveyed drug use among high school students
Training
- Systematic Training for Affective Interpersonal Relationships
- Narrative Story Telling
- Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parent Management Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Sanctuary Model
- Staff Trauma Outreach Program
- Crisis Prevention Management
- The Seven Challenges
- Crucial Conversations
- Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma
Timeline
School Social Worker
Pine Bush Central School District
09.2016 - Current
Psychotherapist
Private Therapy Practice
06.2016 - Current
Clinical Social Worker, Private Group Practice
Behavioral Health Services of the Hudson Valley
03.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Director of Clinical Treatment
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
09.2012 - 09.2016
Social Worker, Juveniles Starting Over Program
Westchester Jewish Community Services
06.2011 - 08.2012
Social Worker, Project Impact
Westchester Jewish Community Services
05.2010 - 05.2012
Social Worker, Treatment Center for Trauma and Abuse
Westchester Jewish Community Services
06.2008 - 09.2012
Social Work Intern
Westchester Jewish Community Services
09.2007 - 05.2008
Social Work Intern
Planned Parenthood / Teenage Services Act
09.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Mount Saint Mary College
- New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Child Abuse Identification and Sexual Abuse Identification
- School Social Worker
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
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