KATIE WILSON
Casper
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health and Addictions Therapist
Self Help Center
Evansville, WY
05.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address clients' specific issues and goals.
- Delivered counseling support as first point-of-contact for crisis calls, guiding clients through immediate emotional distress.
- Provided counseling support as first point-of-contact for crisis calls.
- Prepared clients to manage challenging situations independently by teaching coping skills and strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Educated clients on effects of substance abuse on mental health and relationships, facilitating recognition of use patterns through relapse prevention treatment.
Mental Health Therapist
Three Trails Employee Assistance Family Program
Casper, Wyoming
04.2024 - 05.2026
- Clinical Services: Provide individual, couple, or family counseling for concerns such as workplace stress, marriage/family tensions, and alcohol or drug abuse.
- Crisis Intervention: Manage crisis services as needed.
- Managed crisis intervention services for individuals in distress.
- Service Delivery: Counseling may be delivered via remote telehealth (phone/Zoom) or face-to-face sessions at the office.
- Delivered counseling through remote telehealth (phone/Zoom) and in-person sessions to ensure accessibility for diverse client needs.
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Self Help Center
Evansville, WY
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained detailed and accurate case notes to ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and agency requirements, supporting effective client management.
- Administered assessments, such as the addiction severity index, to determine the appropriate level of treatment.
- Prepared clients to handle challenging situations independently by teaching coping skills and strategies, fostering resilience and self-efficacy.
- Administered assessments, including addiction severity index, to identify appropriate treatment levels, enhancing client care and intervention planning.
Crisis Advocate
Self Help Center
Casper, WY
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Delivered trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic abuse, facilitating support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals on the helpline to enhance client safety and well-being.
- Identified and cataloged local resources for effective referrals. in Natrona County and surrounding areas and made appropriate referrals
- Maintained client files, agency files, and forms for accurate record keeping.
- Built rapport swiftly with diverse client populations, fostering trust and understanding with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and mental health diagnoses.
Vista AmeriCorps Service Member
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Laramie, WY
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Developed informational materials and trainings on civil sexual assault services to empower victims with knowledge and resources
- Facilitated professional trainings on services for victims of sexual assault to enhance awareness and support
- Collaborated with organizations across Wyoming to connect sexual assault survivors with information about their rights and available civil legal services
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
Casper, WY
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Facilitated physical, mental, and social development through implementation of classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Guided students during educational and community service field trips to enhance learning experiences.
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota05-2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Work
University of Wyoming
Casper, Wyoming05-2022
Associates - Social Science-Social Work
Casper College
Casper, Wyoming05-2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Group therapy facilitation
- Clinical records
- Case Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Building rapport
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Three Trails Employee Assistance Family Program
04.2024 - 05.2026
Mental Health and Addictions Therapist
Self Help Center
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Self Help Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Crisis Advocate
Self Help Center
10.2019 - 03.2023
Vista AmeriCorps Service Member
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
10.2018 - 10.2019
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
03.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Work
University of Wyoming
Associates - Social Science-Social Work
Casper College
Masters - Social Work
University of South Dakota