Kaylin Ziebarth
Jenison
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience in counseling individuals and families facing social, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Recognized as a positive and collaborative team member, dedicated to accurately identifying issues and evaluating effective treatment techniques. Expertise includes working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and those who have experienced trauma. Committed to delivering high-quality services while staying current with the latest industry advancements through participation in professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Practice Behavioral Therapist
Human Kind Counseling Group
09.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address client behavioral challenges.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance emotional regulation in clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Analyzed client data to identify trends and improve treatment efficacy.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted strategies based on therapeutic outcomes.
- Specialized in working with children and adolescents diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and with trauma.
Mental Health/Special Education Consultant
CDS Lakeshore Head Start
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Designed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and effectiveness of interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to implement best practices in special education strategies.
- Facilitated communication between families and educational teams regarding student development.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary meetings to align goals across various service providers.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
Outpatient Behavioral Therapist
BRAINS
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote skill acquisition and behavioral improvement.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address diverse behavioral needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies and outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor progress and adjust treatment protocols accordingly.
- Facilitated parent training sessions to support behavior management at home and in community settings.
Ready By 5 Program Clinician – IMH Program
Easterseals Michigan
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Applied a range of evaluation tools for children 0-5 years old to assess cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth.
- Delivered parenting support through application of Incredible Years Parenting Program
- Offer case management services to support children's readiness for school
Behavioral Health Clinician
Easterseals Michigan
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Facilitated data compilation for psychological assessments
- Partnered with families, parents, children, and adolescents (ages 4 – 17) to create treatment plans and define goals employing multiple therapeutic techniques including CBT, parenting skill enhancement, and trauma-informed therapy.
- Enhanced assessment knowledge by facilitating client initial intake assessments and implementing trauma assessments within therapeutic interventions
- Experience collaborating with various systems such as juvenile justice system, child protective services, foster care system, and multiple school systems
- Crisis intervention involving essential referrals to crisis residential and inpatient facilities
Direct Care Provider – CEDAR Program
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Provide daily physical and mental care to children and adolescents living in a long term psychiatric residential facility
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for complex cases.
- Managed challenging situations using effective communication techniques while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Actively contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving patient outcomes and overall quality of care.
Education
Master of Science - Interpersonal Practice – Trauma through the Lifespan and TF-CBT Certification
Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids, MI06.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2016
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral intervention
- Autism expertise
- Parent coaching
- Caseload management
- Behavioral assessment
- Functional behavioral assessments
- Mental health evaluations
- Mental health assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Trauma-informed care
Accomplishments
Top 3 Best Doctor's in Grand Rapids - Mental Health Professional 2026
Top 10 Best Doctor's in Grand Rapids - Mental Health Professional 2025
Certification
- Incredible Years Parenting Training – Spring 2020
- Various IM-CMH Trainings – Spring 2020
- CAFAS and PECFAS certified—Fall 2019
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification (through Western Michigan University) – June 2018
- Trauma Through the Lifespan certification – June 2018
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Conference – Fall 2015
- Borderline Personality Disorder Conference – Spring 2015
Timeline
Private Practice Behavioral Therapist
Human Kind Counseling Group
09.2022 - Current
Mental Health/Special Education Consultant
CDS Lakeshore Head Start
09.2022 - 03.2024
Outpatient Behavioral Therapist
BRAINS
12.2020 - 09.2022
Ready By 5 Program Clinician – IMH Program
Easterseals Michigan
04.2020 - 12.2020
Behavioral Health Clinician
Easterseals Michigan
09.2017 - 12.2020
Direct Care Provider – CEDAR Program
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
10.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Interpersonal Practice – Trauma through the Lifespan and TF-CBT Certification
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Grand Valley State University
Top 10 Top Doctor's in Grand Rapids
Annual list for the year of 2025 for the top 10 mental health providers in the Grand Rapids area. As determined by votes from the community (e.g., doctors, colleagues, clients, etc).