Kraig Peterson
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Superior,WI
Summary
Director of Behavioral Therapy offering 6 years of experience in counseling. Trained in multiple modalities and committed to providing strengths based therapy with clients, and supervision with LGSW licensed therapists.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Director of Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse
Lake Superior Community Health Center
07.2021 - Current
- Supervise LGSW employees towards full licensure.
- Supervise all therapists in the Behavioral Health department.
- Maintain ethical decision making in accordance with NASW and APA standards.
- Provide psychotherapy to persons of all economic levels and cultural backgrounds in a sensitive, non-judgmental way.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and counsel clients independently.
- Provide crisis response.
- Provide brief, solution-focused behavioral health interventions.
- Work with community partners and others to determine community need within Duluth and surrounding area, and to determine where LSCHC may be best suited to meet that need.
- Work with CEO to develop program parameters and periodically review to determine potential changes to program design.
- Work with HR to hire, orient and train new program clinical staff.
- Obtain and maintain knowledge of practiced standards, HRSA program requirements, contractual obligations, certification requirements, funder requirements and any other applicable requirements, and ensured that program processes and staff meet these requirements as applicable.
- Work with clinic manager to ensure that productivity standards and other financial benchmarks are met.
- Work with clinic manager to develop and manage program related budget.
- Represent LSCHC in community in a positive and professional manner.
Behavioral Health Clinician
Lake Superior Community Health Center
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided individual, and group psychotherapy.
- Completed diagnostic assessment, and created individual treatment plans.
- Assisted clients by helping develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from addiction and modify behavior.
- Used AthenaPractice to prepare and maintain diagnostic records, progress notes and federal and state-mandated forms.
- Provided client centered therapy using a range of modalities.
- Supported clients by providing referrals and linkages to substance abuse, mental and medical services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
- Provided supervision and training to interns from the Master of Social work students.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
The College of St. Scholastica Counseling Services
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Coordinate campus’s response to students experiencing distress.
- Coordinate with other departments as appropriate to address the needs of students who have challenges in areas that may include academics, psychological, economic, discipline and social adjustment through assessments, consultations, interventions, and referrals.
- Connect students with appropriate community resources such as PAVSA and CASDA.
- Complete student intakes and create diagnostic assessments.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Develop treatment goals and objectives for client therapy
- Document all information to assure continuity of care
- Maintain HIPAA compliance
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN 09.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Psychology
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN 08.2012 - 05.2017
Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
SBIRT
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Accomplishments
- Attachment and Healing in Childhood and Beyond, Dr. Gabor Mate, January 2017
- Restorative Justice Practices – Men As Peacemakers, April 2015
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, AthenaHealth.
Certification
LICSW- MN
Affiliations
- Member of Higher Education Case Management Association (HECMA)
- PSI CHI International Honor Society in Psychology
- Reimagining Mental Health - UWS Superior
Timeline
Certified in DBT- Evergreen
06-2022
Director of Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse
Lake Superior Community Health Center
07.2021 - Current
LICSW- MN
05-2020
LCSW-WI
01-2020
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
10-2018
Behavioral Health Clinician
Lake Superior Community Health Center
09.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Social Work - Social Work
The College of St. Scholastica
09.2017 - 05.2018
Mental Health Therapist Intern
The College of St. Scholastica Counseling Services
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Psychology
The College of St. Scholastica
08.2012 - 05.2017