Lauren Basinger
Cheboygan,MI
Summary
Social worker holding a limited social work license, working towards clinical social work licensure. Successful at helping clients unravel mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Parkview Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
- Counseled children, groups, and families to improve daily functioning and promote mental health care.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems and other psychosocial issues.
- Used evidence based practices such as play therapy strategies, client centered therapy, and nurtured heart method to provide the best care and support to clients.
Case Facilitator
YMCA Youth Service Bureau
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in facilitating meetings between our facility, families, and school systems to improve communication and school attendance.
- Provided resources and referrals to families to ensure our clients had their basic needs met.
- Contributed to ongoing facilitation and documentation of court ordered services.
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department Of Child Services
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, foster parents, and service providers.
- Implemented interventions based on client needs in order to work towards permanency for the children on my caseload.
- Assessed homes and situations for abuse and neglect in order to ensure the safety of children.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2018
Skills
- Social Work
- Parenting Skills Education
- School-based collaboration
- Family Counseling
- Child development expertise
- Play therapy techniques
- Mental Health Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Therapist
Parkview Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
Case Facilitator
YMCA Youth Service Bureau
04.2022 - 01.2023
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department Of Child Services
01.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne