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Katie Clothier

Bremerton,WA

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Child Welfare and Child Mental Health. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 8-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Director

Community And Family Services Foundation
03.2018 - Current
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
  • Developed and adjusted work schedules for case management staff.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
  • Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
  • Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional

Bremerton School District
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.

Care Coordinator

Catholic Community Services
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
05.2015

Skills

  • Collaborative Skills
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Child Welfare Knowledge
  • Effective Communication
  • Staff Development
  • Case Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Substance Abuse Awareness

Timeline

Clinical Director

Community And Family Services Foundation
03.2018 - Current

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional

Bremerton School District
01.2017 - 03.2018

Care Coordinator

Catholic Community Services
06.2015 - 12.2016

Master of Arts - Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Pacific Lutheran University

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