Lauren Snodgrass
Houston
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with work experience in hospice, foster care, counseling and case management. Well experienced in offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, clinical assessment and treatment planning. Strengthened by hands-on experience in therapeutic, grief and foster care settings. Skilled in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and committed to enhancing individuals well-being through collaborative treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, and clear, compassionate communication. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections within diverse communities and serving the Houston community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Vantage Hospice
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services and enhance patient support systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families facing end-of-life decisions.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
Counseling Intern
Rice Counseling Center
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual therapy sessions to a diverse student population, utilizing evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, and Person-Centered Therapy within a trauma-informed framework.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and collaboratively developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Applied Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in alignment with RCC's clinical model to support goal-oriented therapeutic progress.
- Participated in weekly clinical supervision and multidisciplinary case consultations to enhance clinical insight and ensure high-quality care.
- Maintained thorough and timely clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and agency standards.
- Collaborated with campus resources to integrate holistic support services, improving student access to comprehensive care.
Resident Advisor
The Menninger Clinic, Pathfinder
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Guide residents in social skills and emotional expression, enhancing interpersonal development.
- Collaborate with staff to improve care planning, ensuring tailored therapeutic strategies.
- Plan and lead daily therapeutic activities, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Advocate for residents' needs, promoting a holistic approach to mental health care.
- Build and maintain therapeutic relationships, contributing to residents' emotional growth.
Case Manager Intern
Good Hearts Youth and Family Services
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversee foster children, update case plans, support parents, ensure accurate records.
- Facilitated communication between social workers and foster families, building trust.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective collaboration and support.
- Maintained detailed and accurate records, ensuring compliance with state and agency regulations.
House Parent
Casa De Esperanza
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Primary caregiver for 10+ foster children ages 0-6 years old.
- Coordinated 24/7 care with a team of caregivers.
- Collaborated with professionals to advocate for children's developmental and medical needs.
- Planned developmentally appropriate activities to promote holistic development.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Houston, TX05-2025
BSW - Psychology
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR05-2021
Skills
- Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Counseling
- Grief Support
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Cultural Competency
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Assessments
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Vantage Hospice
08.2025 - Current
Counseling Intern
Rice Counseling Center
09.2024 - 05.2025
Case Manager Intern
Good Hearts Youth and Family Services
09.2023 - 05.2024
Resident Advisor
The Menninger Clinic, Pathfinder
06.2022 - 10.2024
House Parent
Casa De Esperanza
06.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Social Work -
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
BSW - Psychology
John Brown University