Kellie Youmans
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Dedicated child advocacy professional with comprehensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and strengthening community response to child abuse. Seeking to serve as Director to guide strategic growth, foster collaborative partnerships, and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed services for children and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
144 Therapy
West Hartford, CT
12.2025 - Current
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services to diverse client populations
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed skills, trauma-focused approaches, solution-focused therapy)
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with legal, ethical, and insurance requirements
- Participate in required clinical supervision and case consultation
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional ethical standards
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, schools, and other community partners as appropriate
- Maintain an active caseload consistent with practice expectations
- Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator
Klingberg Family Centers
Hartford, CT
10.2023 - Current
- Provides enhanced coordination of cases with the Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team to ensure timely resolutions, efficient communications, and information sharing.
- Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships utilizing a high degree of diplomacy with ability to influence positions at all levels.
- Collaborates with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure that all investigations and services are coordinated efficiently and expeditiously.
- Facilitates dialogue with MDT partners related to identification of cases in need of services and coordinates services with MDT partners establishing strong support of the CAC/MDT process while keeping.
- Identifies training needs for MDT professionals and disseminates information to team members regarding available training opportunities.
- Participates in on-going initiatives of program and organization. Continuously reviews systems and processes in order to maximize the effectiveness, creativity and innovation of a collaborative approach.
- Evaluates CAC/MDT processes and work to ensure best practice approaches and adherence with NCA Accreditation Standards.
88M (Motor Transport Operator)
Connecticut Army National Guard
Enfield, CT
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Participates in monthly and annual training.
- Ensures soldier safety and overall well being.
- Conducts missions across the United States.
Education
Masters of Science -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2021
General Studies - undefined
Conard High School
West Hartford, CT06-2016
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team leader with extensive experience coordinating cross-sector partners in child advocacy, including law enforcement, child protective services, medical, mental health, and prosecutorial agencies
- Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and high-stakes decision-making
- Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), The Mandt System, psychiatric security protocols, psychopharmacology, and medication certification, with leadership experience in both military and civilian settings
- Skilled in program operations, case review oversight, and process improvement, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, EPIC, and digital case management systems
- Recognized for strategic problem-solving, team advocacy, and operational continuity during organizational transitions
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
144 Therapy
12.2025 - Current
Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator
Klingberg Family Centers
10.2023 - Current
88M (Motor Transport Operator)
Connecticut Army National Guard
09.2016 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Connecticut
General Studies - undefined
Conard High School
Masters of Science -
University of Phoenix