Licensed Clinical Social Worker familiar with client assessments and crisis interventions. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Therapist
Red Rock BHS
07.2021 - Current
Completes crisis assessments, determines clinical diagnosis and refer clients to appropriate resources internally or externally.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills in working with mental health staff, clients, families, law enforcement and referral agencies.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest trends and best practices within the field of crisis therapy.
Led de-escalation efforts during high-risk situations involving violent or aggressive behavior from clients in distress.
Child and adolescent therapist at Planet Rock from 7/2021 - 2/2022
Substance abuse outpatient therapist/MAT Clinic/Drug Court/Mental Health Court 02/2022-12/2022
Adult Outpatient Therapist 12/2022-12/2023
Virtual Response Team 12/2023 - Present
Behavioral Health Consultant Intern
OU Medical Health Science Center
01.2020 - 05.2021
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and therapeutic activities to 7 clients for improving their level of functioning.
Conducted Individual therapy sessions with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Conducted warm handoffs for emergency responses to patients experiencing suicidal ideation to 15 clients.
Experience with PHQ9, CAMS, and Edinburgh screeners
Engineer
United States Marine Corps
08.2006 - 09.2015
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Cultural Anthropology
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK
05-2019
Skills
Clinical interventions
Suicide assessment
Knowledge of co-occurring conditions
Psychotropic medications knowledge
Skilled in crisis intervention
CAMS Trained
CAMS 4 Teens Trained
CRA Certified
Timeline
Crisis Therapist
Red Rock BHS
07.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Consultant Intern
OU Medical Health Science Center
01.2020 - 05.2021
Engineer
United States Marine Corps
08.2006 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Cultural Anthropology