Laura E. Sandberg, LCSW
Auburn,ME
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience with children and teenage , specializing in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices. Proven track record in developing individualized treatment plans and enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and crisis intervention. Skilled in psychotherapy and motivated by a commitment to client empowerment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Self Employed
Auburn, ME
08.2020 - Current
Clinical social worker at Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Provides individual therapy in a school-based setting
Family therapy and Sibling therapy as needed
Assessments, diagnosis and individualized treatment plans
Consultation with teachers and participation in IEP and 504 planning
Clinical Supervisor
Consultant for Ascentria Care Alliance
Auburn, ME
10.2014 - Current
- Supervise group home staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Develops and implements trainings for staff to enhance skill sets
- Collaborates with the team to optimize treatment plans and patient outcomes.
Clinical Social Worker
Self Employed - Park Avenue Elementary School
Auburn, ME
05.2007 - 08.2020
Provides individual therapy in a school-based setting
Family therapy and Sibling therapy as needed
Assessments, diagnosis and individualized treatment plans
Consultation with teachers and participation in IEP and 504 planning
Generalist
The Spurwink School
Auburn, Me
06.2000 - 08.2004
- Clinical Oversight: Oversees all clinical operations, ensuring high standards of care, quality, and efficiency.
- Treatment Planning:Collaborates with staff (educational and residential) to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for residents, ensuring individualized care
- Individual Therapy and Family Therapy for residents/students
- Provided Case Management services
Clinical Director
Youth Alternatives -Heritage House
South Portland, ME
08.2004 - 01.2008
- Clinical Oversight: Oversees all clinical operations, ensuring high standards of care, quality, and efficiency.
- Treatment Planning:Collaborates with staff to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for residents, ensuring individualized care
- Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Group Therapy for residents
Education
Master Of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.1997
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide risk assessment
- Case management
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychoeducation
- Evidence-based practices
- Behavior modification
- Treatment Planning
- Facilitating groups
- Psychotherapy experience
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Family therapy
- Psychosocial assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Individual therapy
- Treatment plans
- Grief counseling
- Anger management
- Strengths-based practices
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Self Employed
08.2020 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Consultant for Ascentria Care Alliance
10.2014 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Self Employed - Park Avenue Elementary School
05.2007 - 08.2020
Clinical Director
Youth Alternatives -Heritage House
08.2004 - 01.2008
Generalist
The Spurwink School
06.2000 - 08.2004
Master Of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern Maine