Kelli George
Spokane,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Co-occurring Counseling
Kalispel Tribe Of Indians - Camas Path
Airway Heights, WA
01.2011 - Current
- complete ASAM PPC assessments & give proper diagnosis & referrals.
- carry the 24-hour Kalispel Crisis phone for two-week intervals & be available to physical respond to crisis 24 hours a day.
- provide Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient treatment services to Kalispel Tribal members, Spokane County referrals, and community. Including OP groups, IOP groups, individual counseling, and family sessions.
- Assist in coordinating & providing the community with prevention activities designed to educate the community on substance use and mental health.
- Ability to utilize ASAM PPC LOC, GAINS, ACES, DSM-5 self-rated level 1 cross-cutting symptom measure - adult, DES-II Dissociative Experiences Scale - II, GAD-7, PHQ-9.
- Collaboratively worked with other Tribal Community service programs, other regional agencies to ensure coordination of treatment and in-service delivery of services.
- Maintain patient records and reporting in accordance with Tribal, Indian Health Services, and Washington State professional standards.
- Attended training as necessary to maintain certification.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources such as housing assistance, job placement services.
- Participated in team meetings to assess client progress towards treatment goals.
Counselor
Colville Confederated Tribes: Behavioral Health
Nespelem, WA
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics related to mental health at CCT Tribal Jail.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
Counselor-in-Training
Native Project
Spokane, WA
09.2006 - 05.2010
- Provided individual, family and group counseling to clients.
- Facilitated psycho-educational workshops for clients.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine the best course of treatment for each client.
- Collaborated with clinical team members on case reviews and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes and updates in electronic database system.
- Engaged in weekly supervision meetings with supervisor to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
- Adhered to ethical standards as outlined by state licensure board when providing services.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Colville Confederated Tribes: CFS Children Family
Nespelem, WA
05.2003 - 09.2005
- Developed service plans for clients that included short-term goals and long-term objectives.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress, and provide resources to families.
- Maintained detailed records of client information and services provided in accordance with agency policy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Advocated on behalf of vulnerable children and youth in court proceedings or other legal settings.
- Assisted parents and guardians in accessing community resources such as housing, medical care, educational opportunities.
- Monitored client progress via regular follow-up assessments and documented results accordingly.
- Attended staff meetings to review cases, discuss relevant legislation updates.
Family Resource Coordinator
Colville Confederated Tribes: Head Start Program
Nespelem, WA
10.2002 - 05.2003
- Provided case management services to families in need of assistance.
- Conducted home visits to assess the needs of families.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions and progress.
- Collaborated with community partners to ensure access to resources for families.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars on parenting, budgeting, health.
- Assisted parents in developing plans for their children's education and future goals.
Social Worker Case Manager
Colville Confederated Tribes: Convalescent Center
Nespelem, WA
01.2002 - 08.2002
- Provided direct case management services to a caseload of clients with diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Developed relationships with clients to ensure their well-being and safety.
- Established effective working relationships with other social service agencies to coordinate services for the best interest of the client.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client contact information, assessment results and treatment plan objectives.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
Education
Master in Social Work - Social Work
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Human Services
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO12-2001
High School Diploma -
Lapwai High School
Lapwai, ID06-1996
Skills
- Suicide/Homicide Assess & Crisis Safety planning
- Mindfulness grounding Techniques
- Substance Abuse Assessment, Counseling groups/individuals, referrals as necessary
- Continue to learn & practice EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
- Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification - current. expiration date 10/03/2024.
- Social Worker Associate Advanced License - current. expiration date 09/08/2024
Affiliations
- enjoy watching K-dramas on Netflix.
- love spending time with my family, especially my grandson.
- love to dance; currently involved in Jazzercise.
- I like to do structured exercises at Orange Theory
- Love going to pow-wow's, one of my favorite is Denver March and the local traditional pow-wow's.
- Enjoy traveling, and learning about new places, & cultures.
- Love attending Indian rely races.
Timeline
Co-occurring Counseling
Kalispel Tribe Of Indians - Camas Path
01.2011 - Current
Counselor
Colville Confederated Tribes: Behavioral Health
05.2010 - 12.2011
Counselor-in-Training
Native Project
09.2006 - 05.2010
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Colville Confederated Tribes: CFS Children Family
05.2003 - 09.2005
Family Resource Coordinator
Colville Confederated Tribes: Head Start Program
10.2002 - 05.2003
Social Worker Case Manager
Colville Confederated Tribes: Convalescent Center
01.2002 - 08.2002
Master in Social Work - Social Work
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Human Services
Fort Lewis College
High School Diploma -
Lapwai High School
- Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification - current. expiration date 10/03/2024.
- Social Worker Associate Advanced License - current. expiration date 09/08/2024
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