Provide individual therapy to diverse client populations
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans
Manage business operations, including marketing, client communications, and billing
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Communities in Schools of Southeast Texas
Beaumont
05.2022 - Current
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy addressing various issues and providing appropriate levels of support to students in public school settings.
Perform crisis intervention with clients including assessing for risk of suicide attempts.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, and teachers to implement appropriate support for students in the school environment.
Refer students and families to community resources as needed for additional support.
Deliver professional development presentations to staff and students on various topics related to mental health.
Participate in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
SOCIAL WORKER
Harbor Healthcare System
10.2021 - 05.2022
Completed psychosocial assessments with patients for palliative care services.
Assisted patients with end of life planning.
Connected patients with appropriate community resources.
Assisted patients and families in understanding treatment plan.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide effective care to patients.
SOCIAL WORKER/MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
08.2019 - 09.2021
Connected students, families, and staff to mental health resources in the community.
Facilitated individual and group sessions with children ages 3-5 including assessments and observations.
Implemented Trust-Based Relational Intervention with students in crisis.
Provided crisis intervention for challenging behaviors in classrooms.
Provided case management for low-income families.
Advocated for an inclusive, trauma informed campus environment.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
Learned the role of Group Home Supervisor leading family team meetings, writing service plans, supervising home parents.
Facilitated and developed curriculum for grief groups with children ages 5-17.
Received training in the TBRI therapeutic model.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Baylor University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Researched topics related to women and girls for the SERVE Project: Seeking to Support, Encourage, Respect, Value, and Empower women and girls.
Collaborated with a team of seven individuals to plan and host a conference centered around women's empowerment.
Wrote a quarterly blog post related to women and girls' issues.
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas
01.2018 - 05.2018
Met with clients individually for intake assessments.
Assisted individuals/families affected by Hurricane Harvey by providing financial assistance and case management.
Practiced the skills I learned in the classroom and learned to navigate a professional work environment.