Kayla Pivik
Casa,WY
Summary
Expertise in typical standards of care, as well as crisis intervention and special assistance. Professionally performs needs assessments and psychosocial evaluations to determine appropriate plans, set goals and ultimately improve individual quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Central Wyoming Counseling Center
Casper, WY
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients.
- Selected to mentor new interns on case management strategies, agency software, and community services.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and grief counseling.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in a clinical setting.
- Supported clients by providing psychoeducation about the impact of trauma on their lives.
- Utilized various assessments to assist in diagnosing and treating client's mental health concerns
Provisional Clinical Social Worker
Central Wyoming Counseling Center
Casper, WY
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Began obtaining clinical hours for licensure in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program at Central Wyoming Counseling Center.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans by measuring changes in behavior over time.
- Provided crisis intervention and short-term counseling to clients.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Met regularly with supervisors to discuss case management strategies and clinical updates.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Adjusted treatment plans with current interventions and progress updates.
- . Worked with a caseload of up to 60 severe and persistent mentally ill clients.
- Attended weekly team meetings to assess and develop program, client, and agency needs.
Residential Specialist
Central Wyoming Counseling Center
Casper, WY
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Build rapport with residents.
- Being observant of changes in residents' functioning, informing clinical staff of observed changes and working with the clinical team to assist residents' progress in relapse prevention and coping skills.
- Collaborate with residents in their development of relapse prevention skills, which include cleaning, personal hygiene, community integration, behavioral management.
- Monitored the self-administration of medications and provided proper documentation.
- Complete daily shift reports.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wyoming At Casper
Casper05-2019
Associate Degree in Addictionology - Addictions
Casper College
Casper05-2017
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Suicide risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Assessment skills
- Treatment Planning
- Individual therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Dual diagnosis experience
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker #1623
- Certified in Suicide ASSIST
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Central Wyoming Counseling Center
10.2023 - Current
Provisional Clinical Social Worker
Central Wyoming Counseling Center
05.2020 - 12.2023
Residential Specialist
Central Wyoming Counseling Center
07.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Social Work -
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wyoming At Casper
Associate Degree in Addictionology - Addictions
Casper College
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