LOUISE LYNCH, LCSW
Yarmouth,ME
Summary
Clinical therapist with years of training and experience working with children, teens and families. Dedicated to building trusting client partnerships, while serving as an advocate, coach and collaborator. Certified as an ADHD clinical services provider, and skilled in solution focused coaching that is strengths based. Leadership training has enhanced an understanding of how to motivate and move people toward their goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Special Education Social Worker
Cape Elizabeth School Department
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided individual and group evidence based therapies to students that best supported social, emotional and academic growth.
- Managed caseload of 40 students and maintained daily communication with families, educators and community based providers.
- Developed and monitored social work goals within students' Individualized Education Plans.
- Lead suicide prevention trainings for 300 staff members and created district wide policies and protocols for prevention and intervention.
School Social Worker
MSAD 15
Gray, Maine
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Collaborated daily with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Lead 4 staff members in crisis situations by making phone calls to local police, emergency services and families.
- Provided intensive clinical intervention to 15 day-treatment level students to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Social Worker
Dearborn Academy
Arlington , MA
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents to complete comprehensive clinical assessments within 45 school days.
- Developed nine-week curriculum and facilitated psycho-educational groups designed to build emotional and behavioral regulation.
- Successfully provided individualized therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Provided weekly supervision and mentorship to five masters level social work students.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons College
Boston, MA08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2008
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Problem Solving
- Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Advocacy
- ADHD/ADD Specialist
- Collaboration
- Suicide Intervention
- Task Prioritization
- Cultural Competency
- Attention to Detail
- Mindfulness based cognitive behavior therapies
Certification
Certificate of Advanced Leadership Studies
University of Southern Maine, 2019
ADHD-Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Evergreen Certifications, 2022
More About Me
I am a collegiate tennis player who loves traveling whenever I get the chance. I have two children who keep me on my toes, teach, and humble me every day.
Timeline
Special Education Social Worker
Cape Elizabeth School Department
08.2017 - 08.2021
School Social Worker
MSAD 15
08.2012 - 06.2017
Social Worker
Dearborn Academy
10.2010 - 08.2012
Certificate of Advanced Leadership Studies
University of Southern Maine, 2019
ADHD-Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Evergreen Certifications, 2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Salve Regina University
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