KATIE METCALF
Ashland City,TN
Summary
Skilled and passionate Social Worker with many years of experience in behavioral health, residential therapy, and school counseling. Worked closely with various populations in the areas of mental health, community therapy, individual therapy, residential treatment, and school atmospheres. Positive reputation for work-ethic, communication skills, and completing documentation in a timely manner. Excellent ability to communicate with clients and assess their needs. Eager to collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive treatments and services to clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
District Resource Coordinator
Cheatham County Schools
11.2022 - Current
- Provide counseling and behavioral support to students in the alternative education program, fostering social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Coordinate and manage 504 plans, ensuring legal compliance and effective implementation of accommodations.
- Lead crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts, promoting a safe and productive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to develop individualized support strategies.
- Serve as the district’s mental health referral point, connecting students with outside providers and coordinating care.
- Act as agency and hospital liaison, maintaining communication between schools and external service providers.
- Participate in the district attendance board, addressing truancy and working with families to improve student attendance.
- Support high school seniors with college applications, post-secondary planning, and scholarship opportunities.
- Facilitate restorative practices, re-entry meetings, and conflict resolution to support student success.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR
STARS
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Facilitated individual and support group counseling.
- Provided case management and follow-up services with students, parents, school personnel, and community professionals.
- Provided alcohol, drug, violence and suicide prevention/intervention services.
- Collected and maintained all appropriate student data and completed all required program reporting.
- Consulted with and provided consultative services to faculty members, SRO's, parents and community persons.
- Provided student intakes with recommendations and referrals to in-school or community resources/agencies.
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
BrightQuest Treatment Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Oversee the effective operation of milieu-related activities ensuring client safety and participation, as well as supporting clients in adhering to the program and housing guidelines and expectations.
- Complete shift reports that clearly and concisely summarize clients' emotions, presentation and response in clinically significant encounters.
- Assist clients in completion of counseling assignments and appointments.
- Assist with admissions and discharges, including preparing client rooms, conducting bag searches, orienting new clients to the program and ensuring all related documentation is complete and accurate.
- Model appropriate interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation and boundaries.
- Oversee clients self-administration of medication.
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Capstone Real Estate
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Responsible for marketing an apartment complex, giving detailed tours, answering the phone, completing files, providing communication skills, and cleaning.
MASTER SOCIAL WORK, INTERN
Rural Health Planning Corporation
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, by being responsive to patient's by paying attention to their specific needs and requests.
- Observed Mental Health therapy.
- Completion of intake assessments on walk-in and new patients.
- Completion of intake and routine paperwork on all patients.
- Completion of referrals for patients who needed additional services.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, INTERN
Health Planning Corporation
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Supported patients to apply for assistance programs to help with costs of medication, appointments, and co-pays.
- Observed in setting up transportation services for patients to attend referral appointments.
BACHELOR SOCIAL WORK, INTERN
The Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale Illinois
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Responsible for my caseload.
- Supported snack time and students with homework.
- Made monthly lesson plans for subjects such as Art, Technology, Math, and Social Skills.
- Conducted appropriate documentation twice a month to my caseload.
STUDENT WORKER
Southern Illinois University
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible completing files, doing paperwork, filing records, and handling confidential information.
- Would run specific errands for the faculty and staff of the Athletic Department.
TEACHER'S AIDE
Ewing Grade School
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted students in homework and daily classroom lesson plans.
- Organized and decorated classrooms.
- Graded, made copies, and filed for teachers as needed.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Social Worker
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2019
Master of Science - Social Work, General, General Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, INGeneral Studies
Rend Lake College
Ina, ILSkills
- Behavioral Health
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Documentation
- Lesson Planning
- Case Management
- Adaptability
- Rapport Building
- Time Management
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Self-motivation
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
Timeline
District Resource Coordinator
Cheatham County Schools
11.2022 - Current
STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR
STARS
12.2020 - 11.2022
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
BrightQuest Treatment Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
MASTER SOCIAL WORK, INTERN
Rural Health Planning Corporation
08.2019 - 05.2020
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, INTERN
Health Planning Corporation
04.2019 - 05.2019
BACHELOR SOCIAL WORK, INTERN
The Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale Illinois
01.2019 - 05.2019
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Capstone Real Estate
08.2017 - 06.2020
STUDENT WORKER
Southern Illinois University
08.2017 - 08.2018
TEACHER'S AIDE
Ewing Grade School
08.2015 - 12.2015
General Studies
Rend Lake College
Master's Degree - Social Work
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree - Social Worker
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Master of Science - Social Work, General, General Education
University of Southern Indiana
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