LAURIE KIDD
Loveland,United States
Summary
Licensed in the State of CO for Clinical Social Work (LCSW) and Nursing(RN)
Completed 2 years Supervision and Coursework for the Masters Level Addiction Therapy License(2021)
Leadership in Social Work organizing and conducting Team Meetings, Solving difficult case situations and client relationships, Crisis Intervention.
Experience in Private Practice/Contracting as a Mental Health Therapist(1984-1985); (2021-present)
Experience as a Substitute Teacher, Faculty Candidate and Practicum Social Work Instructor.
Awarded for Research and Outstanding Clinical Service at the Department of Veteran Affairs(4 Awards including the Heart of Gold Award(2009)
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Northrange Behavioral Health
Loveland, CO
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Ran individual therapy and group therapy sessions for adults. [Number] to [Number].
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in computerized records
SOCIAL WORKER
Auburn Crest Hospice
Loveland , CO
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
SOCIAL WORKER/HOMELESS COORDINATOR
Sheridan VAMC
Casper, WY
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted in the planning, development, and supervision of a case management program.
- Coordinated efforts of a large disciplinary team serving psychiatric veterans.
SOCIAL WORKER/COORDINATOR RESIDENTIAL/HOMELESS
VA Black Hills Health Care System
Sturgis, SD
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Coordinated large multidisciplinary teams to find housing and services for homeless veterans.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
VAMC
Grand Junction, CO
11.1998 - 12.2000
- Counseled Families, Individuals and Groups of Veterans in an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic and Hospital setting.
ClINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR
VAMC
Topeka, KS
04.1989 - 12.1998
- Did Counseling, Case Management, Coordination of large Interdisciplinary Teams for the Chronically and Acutely Mentally Ill Veteran.
- Did Discharge Planning of Veterans with a Mental Illness.
- Initiated, Developed and Coordinated Research of a HUD Housing Program and a Dual Diagnosis group.
- Did Drug/Alcohol Counseling/Education to include groups, families and individuals, inpatient and outpatient.
- Did Suicide and Crisis Intervention as well as Prevention Activities.
Fort Riley, KS
10.1987 - 06.1988
- Counseled Active Duty Military Army Soldiers in an outpatient Mental Health Clinic and an Inpatient Hospital Setting in Pediatrics.
- Did consultation on Child Abuse and Neglect Cases on an Army Base.
- Did Discharge Planning in an Army Hospital of both Medical and Psychiatric Cases.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.1984
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI12.1976
Skills
- Did Medical Surgical, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Nursing at the BSN/RN Level (1979-present)
- Did Field Practicum Instruction in Social Work at Department of Veteran Affairs and was a Faculty Candidate at the University of Phoenix Online(2008-2009)
- Assisted in Research and Grant Writing at Department of Veteran Affairs
- Assisted and Participated in the Development and Implementation of the Computerized Record System
- Did Crisis Intervention in the Emergency Room including Utilization Review to determine disposition of Clients with a Mental Illness or Behavioral Health Concerns
- Utilized Cognitive, Dialectical Behavorial Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with Veterans and Private Sector Clients
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Northrange Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 10.2021
SOCIAL WORKER
Auburn Crest Hospice
06.2015 - 11.2016
SOCIAL WORKER/HOMELESS COORDINATOR
Sheridan VAMC
10.2011 - 02.2014
SOCIAL WORKER/COORDINATOR RESIDENTIAL/HOMELESS
VA Black Hills Health Care System
05.2007 - 10.2011
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
VAMC
11.1998 - 12.2000
ClINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR
VAMC
04.1989 - 12.1998
10.1987 - 06.1988
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin
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