Laura L. Bulthuis
Plymouth
Summary
Clinical social work professional seeking school social work position with 20+ years of experience working within schools, mental health systems, and across various diverse communities. Recently provides supervisory leadership within an elementary day treatment program in partnership with schools and families. A reliable and dedicated team player who values children's mental health, family systems, and schools to foster new learning and social/emotional/behavioral health.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Treatment Supervisor
Washburn Center for Children
04.2015 - Current
- Provide weekly clinical and administrative supervision to day treatment staff and master level interns
- Provide clinical group supervision for day treatment staff and interns
- Train staff and interns in group therapy model Developmental Repair utilized for elementary age clients
- Review licensed eligible staffs’ clinical documentation (diagnostic assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans)
- Manage day treatment waitlist, enrollment, and case assignments to staff
- Provide and train staff to conduct care coordination with schools and other providers involved with clients
- Lead clinical consultations for day treatment staff/interns focused on group, individual, and family therapy
- Collaborate with co-supervisors to conduct overall program management
School Based Outpatient Therapist
Washburn Center for Children
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Conducted diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment plans based on the client’s mental health needs, and maintained insurance authorizations and/or other requirements to maintain treatment.
- Provided school based individual therapy for pre-K to 5th grade students to address each client’s mental health needs/individual treatment plans
- Provided weekly school based and/or in home family therapy to address the client’s family system needs related to the individual’s treatment plan.
- Provided care coordination with the client’s support systems including collaboration with school staff, and other providers including psychiatry, case management, etc.
- Attended Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to support students’ mental health needs, consultation, and collaboration with the IEP team.
- Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity and the role of culture in the therapeutic process.
- Demonstrated timely documentation of all clinical activities and grant related services consistent with state requirements and agency clinical policy and procedures.
Day Treatment Therapist
Washburn Center for Children
07.2008 - 08.2013
- Provided group therapy/skills four days per week to children age 3-5 with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties
- Provided weekly family therapy based on the objectives and needs identified on each client’s treatment plan
- Provided individual therapy for children ages 3-16 with significant trauma histories, mental health issues, and various socio-economic backgrounds
- Coordinated services with the client’s school, mental health case manager, county case manager, pediatricians/psychiatrists, and additional community resources involved with the client
- Conducted diagnostic assessments, create individualized treatment plans based on the client’s mental health needs
- Supervised master’s level social work intern during the academic year within the therapeutic classroom, and during a one hour per week supervision hour
Secondary School Social Worker
Westonka Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Provided individual and group counseling for students with developmental, emotional, or behavioral needs
- Consulted with staff, faculty, parents, and community agencies on assessment, intervention, and evaluation of student based needs
- Conducted interviews with parents and students to determine special education eligibility
- Facilitated and participated in school and community committees to assess, implement, an sustain support services for students and families
- Coordinated services for students entering technical, transitional, and alternative education programs
- Referred families to community resources including therapeutic services, county services, medical insurance, and/or financial services
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph, MN05-2002
Skills
Mental health professional
Care coordination between various systems
Team leadership
Group therapy/skills facilitator
Crisis intervention/prevention
Working with family systems
Cross cultural work
Certification
- Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, November 2010
- Met supervision requirements (30 CEU’s) by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) Training
- DC 0-5 Certified as of October 2011
- Trauma Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy (TI-CPP)
- Minnesota School Social Work Licensure (applied and pending)
Related Experience
Wright County Human Services, Foster Care Provider, Annandale, MN, Assisted family in providing social, emotional, and basic needs for children of all ages, races, and with mental or physical disabilities, Increased personal awareness of social services and the foster care system
Timeline
Day Treatment Supervisor
Washburn Center for Children
04.2015 - Current
School Based Outpatient Therapist
Washburn Center for Children
08.2013 - 03.2015
Day Treatment Therapist
Washburn Center for Children
07.2008 - 08.2013
Secondary School Social Worker
Westonka Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
College of St. Benedict
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Minnesota