Kemper Bricker
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven individual with a background in residential care and crisis intervention at the intersection of criminal justice and severe mental health. Strong management skills, coupled with an innate ability to foster positive relationships with diverse individuals, focusing on mental health and wellness. Demonstrated impact in previous roles by implementing effective, individualized treatment plans and facilitating group therapy sessions. Committed to providing empathetic support to residents while maintaining safe living environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Telecare Corporation
Santa Clara, USA
12.2024 - Current
- Manage 50 clients in a residential housing setting
- Administer medications, and monitor treatment compliance
- Document client progress using the Avatar tracking system
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Incorporate different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives
Forensic Case Manager
EAC Queens TASC Mental Health
New York, USA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed a caseload of 50 individuals navigating both mental health crises and the criminal justice system
- Conducted screenings, developed treatment plans, and provided case management services
- Served as a liaison between courts, correctional facilities, and treatment providers
- Investigated and recommended alternatives to incarceration
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status
- Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources
- Prepared and presented daily written and oral status reports for the judge, prosecution, and defense teams
- Trained and supervised 3 or more externs
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status
Extern
Fifth Avenue Forensics
New York, USA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Co-conducted psychiatric and psychological evaluations regarding competency, mitigation, psychosexual evaluations, and criminal responsibility
- Reviewed evidence, legal documents, and medical records
- Conducted research and literature reviews for forensic assessments
Research Associate
The Small Things Organization
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted research using the Multidimensional Poverty Assessment Tool (MPAT) to evaluate the efficacy of poverty reduction initiatives
- Analyzed correlations between poverty indicators and educational outcomes using the MPAT's 10-category framework
- Collected and analyzed data for developmental assessments of 250 children
- Presented research findings to stakeholders on a bimonthly basis
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of research protocols and findings
Victim Advocate
Denver Children's Advocacy Center
Denver, USA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided crisis intervention and debriefing for child victims and families following sex crimes, extreme cases of abuse, and witnesses to homicide
- Coordinated services with partner agencies including Child Sex Crimes Unit, Missing Persons Unit, District Attorney's office, hospitals, and treatment facilities
- Served as liaison to an interdisciplinary team of lawyers, mental health professionals, and detectives
- Maintained and entered data for up to 45 cases weekly in tracking system
- Interviewed victims and recorded impact statements for records and court proceedings
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual cases involving victims of crime
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports
Substitute Teacher
Dawson School
Lafayette, USA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught students from preschool through 7th grade
- Facilitated both virtual and in-person learning environments
- Provided individual and group tutoring sessions
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom
- Participated in professional development programs related to education topics
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting
Social Work Intern
The Small Things Organization
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Updated care plans and files for 250 children weekly
- Assisted with developmental assessments for 50 residential children
- Analyzed Multidimensional Poverty Assessment Tool (MPAT) scores
President of Finance
Pi Beta Phi Sorority House
Boulder, USA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and prepared a multimillion-dollar annual budget
- Reviewed and signed tax returns
- Communicated financial information to members, parents, and national headquarters
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map
- Collaborated with senior executives on corporate strategy development and implementation
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, CA03.2025
M.A. - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY01.2023
B.A - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado01.2021
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Systems: Avatar, Awards
- Research Methods: Data collection, quantitative analysis, literature review
- Assessment: Competency evaluations, criminal responsibility assessments, psychosexual evaluations
- Crisis Intervention: Trauma-informed approaches for acute crisis situations
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Treatment planning
- Progress monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
- Professionalism and ethics
- HIPAA protocols
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Clinical Documentation Systems: Avatar, Awards
- Research Methods: Data collection, quantitative analysis, literature review
- Assessment: Competency evaluations, criminal responsibility assessments, psychosexual evaluations
- Crisis Intervention: Trauma-informed approaches for acute crisis situations
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Statistics Teaching Assistant at John Jay University at a masters level 2022-2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Telecare Corporation
12.2024 - Current
Forensic Case Manager
EAC Queens TASC Mental Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Extern
Fifth Avenue Forensics
06.2023 - 09.2023
Research Associate
The Small Things Organization
05.2021 - 08.2023
Social Work Intern
The Small Things Organization
05.2021 - 08.2021
Victim Advocate
Denver Children's Advocacy Center
01.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Dawson School
08.2020 - 05.2022
President of Finance
Pi Beta Phi Sorority House
08.2019 - 08.2020
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Palo Alto University
M.A. - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
B.A - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
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