Kayla Schillig
Rexford
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at High Plains Mental Health Center, skilled in effective communication and patient advocacy. Successfully improved patient outcomes through tailored coping strategies and collaborative care coordination. Passionate about fostering growth and resilience in individuals, utilizing strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities to create impactful change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CBS/CSS Recovery Specialist, Case Manager
High Plains Mental Health Center
02.2022 - Current
- Actively working with patients to help reduce their symptoms and teach coping strategies.
- Improve the patient's functioning at home, school, and in the community.
- Coordinating patient care with other treatment team members and essential parties.
Family Support Worker
Jenda Family Services
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Supervised and documented the interactions of parents and children.
- Created safety plans with families in preparation for reunification.
- Demonstrated appropriate ways to handle undesired behaviors.
Kindergarten Teacher
Stratton School District
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Created a child-centered learning environment characterized by the consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented the school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish a personalized learning plan for each student.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth, including academic, social, and personal skills.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2018
High School Diploma -
Stratton High School
Stratton, CO05-2014
Skills
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal relations
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Patient advocacy
Activities
- Best Buddies, Class VP, 01/2015, 12/2017
- Stratton High School, Reporter, 01/2013, 12/2014
- Stratton High School, Secretary, 01/2012, 12/2013
- Stratton High School, Reporter, 01/2011, 12/2012
- FFA, Vice President, 01/2010, 12/2014
Certification
- Successfully passed the ASWB examination in April of 2025
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
Timeline
CBS/CSS Recovery Specialist, Case Manager
High Plains Mental Health Center
02.2022 - Current
Family Support Worker
Jenda Family Services
08.2021 - 10.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Stratton School District
08.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Social Work -
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
High School Diploma -
Stratton High School
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