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Katrina Clement

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Skilled Social Worker with over 13 years of experience interfacing with community liaisons, facilitating individual and group sessions and monitoring conditions of clients to coordinate care. Excellent communicator with knack for building lasting professional relationships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

School Social Worker

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
  • Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of counseling services.
  • Participated as a member of the Multi-disciplinary team to determine in-school supports and eligibility for accomodations and/or services.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
  • Wrote and developed FBAs and BIPs for students experiencing behavioral challenges.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
  • Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
  • Completed psychosocial histories of students in the special education evaluation process.
  • Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as mindfulness practices, anger management and social skills.
  • Assessed the effectiveness of social work interventions through ongoing evaluation and reflection, making necessary adjustments to better serve student needs.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted and case managed court referrals per requirements.
  • Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
  • Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision making to adjust intervention plans as needed.
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.

Handle with Care Trainer

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
  • Facilitated Handle With Care trainings teaching staff to handle students with behavior challenges in a way that preserves the student’s dignity, is safe and enables continued positive learning and behavioral development by preserving and enhancing the therapeutic relationship.

Clinical School Social Worker

Employment Resources Inc./Gladys H. Oberle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Conducted thorough assessments of students'' needs, identifying appropriate services and resources for optimal growth and development.
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for students, addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
  • Coordinated interventive, consultative and follow-up services in variety of situations.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary to address immediate student concerns or incidents occurring within the school setting.
  • Maintained detailed case notes documenting student progress throughout treatment interventions.
  • Promoted a healthy school climate by implementing evidence-based prevention programs focused on mental health awareness and anti-bullying initiatives.
  • Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Served as a liaison between the school district and community organizations to coordinate wraparound services for at-risk youth.

Counseling Social Work Intern

Fredericksburg Counseling Services
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse client needs including mental health, addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.
  • Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
  • Assisted clients in navigating community resources for optimal support and services.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.

School Social Work Intern

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
  • Supported the development of social skills and conflict resolution techniques among students through targeted group activities and discussions.
  • Lead or co-lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

George Mason University
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology -

University of Mary Washington
05.2005

Skills

  • Referral Coordination
  • Needs Assessment
  • Group Discussion Facilitation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Developing treatment plans
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Case Management
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Skillful therapeutic intervention

Recent Trainings Seminars

  • Core Clinical Supervision
  • Counseling Grief Clients Certification Training: Functional Interventions for Everyday Use
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Two-Day Trauma Competency Conference
  • Mental Health and Integrative Medicine
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid, Train the Trainer
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences, Level I
  • Handle with Care, Train the Trainer (yearly)
  • Ask the Right Questions AND Being a Detective!
  • Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals: 2-Day Distance Therapy Training
  • Thought Field Therapy – Diagnosis
  • Yoga for Resilience and Trauma
  • Calming the Overactive Brain
  • Dyslexia Awareness
  • Neuroplasticity: The Art of Changing Your Mind
  • Social Work Ethics
  • Understanding Trauma in Children
  • Trends in Adolescent Substance Abuse
  • Living in the New Normal (Military Child Education Coalition)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • Executive Dysfunction: Effective Strategies for Children and Adolescents
  • Suicide and Self-Mutilation
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Licensure Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker 2013-Present
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2
  • Clinical (LCSW) Supervisor

Timeline

Handle with Care Trainer

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current

School Social Worker

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2011 - Current

Clinical School Social Worker

Employment Resources Inc./Gladys H. Oberle School
08.2010 - 06.2011

Counseling Social Work Intern

Fredericksburg Counseling Services
08.2009 - 05.2010

School Social Work Intern

Stafford County Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009

Masters of Social Work -

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology -

University of Mary Washington

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