Experienced Masters Level Social Worker. Empathy, authentic connection, self-growth, honesty, and thoroughness are important to me. I am looking for a job which also holds these in high regard in general, and in practice. I am detail-oriented, prompt, and strive to provide quality support to others. I enjoy working individually or on a team, am an eager and quick learner.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
WRAP In-School Therapist
Bert Nash Center
Lawrence, KS
09.2024 - 04.2025
Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions for diverse student populations.
Developed tailored treatment plans based on student assessments and needs.
Collaborated with educators to support students' mental health and academic success.
Behavioral health therapist
Family Psychological Services LLC
Lawrence, KS
12.2020 - 08.2025
Behavioral health therapist in private practice group.
Work with children, teens, adults on an individual, couples, and family levels to address various mental health struggles, including and not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum, Autism.
Utilize value-driven methods with each client: strengths-based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Complete documentation on all sessions.
Participate in weekly team meetings for consultation of cases.
School Social Worker
Baldwin Junior High School
Baldwin City, KS
08.2018 - 06.2021
Provided support to students and staff in various ways, all centered around success in school (and life).
Coordinated and followed personalized support plans for struggling students.
Created and facilitated professional learning lessons for staff.
Created experiential exercises for students - social emotional learning.
Practicum student in the adult psychosocial Program (APP), Adult Case Manager, APP Coordinator, Community-Based Services (CBS) Supervisor, and Outpatient Clinician
The Guidance Center, CMHC
04.2012 - 07.2018
Managed a team of community-based adult and youth case managers/attendant care workers, and oversaw a team of alternative-school based staff.
Participated in quarterly treatment plan updates for youth and adult clients.
Met regularly with therapy caseload - adults and youth - to help manage mental health struggles while strengthening ability to thrive as well as working with families (when possible) to strengthen dynamics within the home, school, and community.
Linked families/individuals to community resources to meet needs and help strengthen overall functioning.
Collaborated with schools to help coordinate support which included creating and facilitating learning sessions with school staff.
Education
MSW -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2012
BSW -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2009
Skills
Strong communication skills, able to connect well with others
Thorough, detail-oriented
Strong organization skills
Respectful and understanding of various life situations
Knowledgeable about mental health, general well-being
Interested in helping others reach goals and increase their connection with self and the environment around them
Constantly attentive to and working on my own self-development
Open to learning and receiving feedback
Prompt/timely
References
Available upon request
Training And Qualifications
LMSW 8790.
Regular continuing education to maintain licensure - a lot of experience with workshops.
Creation of professional learning lessons/workshops for middle school staff/students.
Person-focused/believer of the power of self-connectedness and personal capability for growth.
Timeline
WRAP In-School Therapist
Bert Nash Center
09.2024 - 04.2025
Behavioral health therapist
Family Psychological Services LLC
12.2020 - 08.2025
School Social Worker
Baldwin Junior High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Practicum student in the adult psychosocial Program (APP), Adult Case Manager, APP Coordinator, Community-Based Services (CBS) Supervisor, and Outpatient Clinician