KRISTIN DIXON
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic forensic evaluator with extensive experience at Metropolitan CAC, skilled in trauma-informed practice and effective communication. Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing child welfare outcomes. Adept at managing confidential client information and navigating court operations, ensuring high-quality support for vulnerable populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Evaluator
Metropolitan CAC (Formerly ARC)
Columbia, SC
01.2014 - Current
- Conduct forensic evaluations for children under investigation for maltreatment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team planning
- Provide consultation and community education on child abuse issues as requested
- Provide short-term therapeutic interventions with individuals and families
- Member of the Intake/Referral Team for the agency
- ChildFirst SC faculty member
Intake Counselor
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
Columbia, SC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Thoroughly assessed clients and their treatment needs
- Admitted patients to the hospital and coordinated admissions with physicians, nurses, and other intake staff members
- Concisely conveyed pertinent clinical information when staffing cases with physicians
- Fielded telephonic inquiries and appropriately referred callers based on individual needs
Paralegal
Pincus Family Law
Columbia, SC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided administrative support for attorneys and coordinate docket schedule
- Maintained full uncontested divorce case load
- Composed and drafted legal papers, correspondences, and file with the Court
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, legal research, and mailings
- Regularly communicated with clients through e-mail or telephone regarding cases
Paralegal
Law Office of S. Harrison Saunders, VI, LLC
Columbia, SC
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Sole employee for the private criminal law practice
- Provided administrative support, including fielding telephonic inquiries, calendar maintenance, preparation of all correspondence and legal documents
- Filed documents with clerks of court, including the CM/ECF federal filing system
- Managed all client files, regularly updating clients regarding their case status
- Traveled to various courts within the State of South Carolina
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of SC
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Major
University of SC
01.2005
Skills
- Documenting and organization skills
- Confidential client information protection
- Versed in court operations and procedures
- Proofreading of composition and grammar
- Case management
- Thorough assessments
- Trauma-informed practice
- Effective communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
Additional Information
More specific job and project details upon request. Additional references available upon request.
References
- Rebecca P. Creel, Esq., Creel Family Law, (803) 727-3773
- Allison Foster, PhD, JD, Richland County Solicitor’s Office, (803) 917-1339
Internships Licenses Certifications
- Social Work Intern, Lexington Medical Center ED, W. Columbia, SC, 01/01/12 - 12/31/13
- Social Work Intern, Assessment & Resource Center, Columbia, SC, 01/01/11 - 12/31/12
- Certificate of Addictions Studies, University of SC, 05/01/13
- Licensed Independent Social Worker CP, 10414
Administrative Technologies
- Microsoft 365
- Sage Timeslips
- Amicus Attorney
- CM/ECF Federal Filing
- NCA Track
- Empower
- Meditech
- EMR
Affiliations
- Distance runner and running coach
- Reading
- Travel
Accomplishments
- 2023 Richland County MDT Participant of the Year
- Race director for 5k fundraiser for Friends of the Met CAC
Certification
LISW-CP License #: 10414
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forensic Evaluator
Metropolitan CAC (Formerly ARC)
01.2014 - Current
Intake Counselor
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
01.2013 - 01.2014
Paralegal
Pincus Family Law
01.2011 - 01.2013
Paralegal
Law Office of S. Harrison Saunders, VI, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2011
Masters of Social Work -
University of SC
Bachelor of Arts - English Major
University of SC
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