Margaret Sandvig, MSW, LGSW
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting adolescents. Skilled in evidence-based interventions including CBT and DBT, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices. Adept at conducting DSM-based psychosocial assessments, suicide risk evaluations, and culturally-specific responses to stressors. Recognized for building strong therapeutic relationships with children and caregivers that is ethically aligned to social work practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Saint Paul Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2025
- 0.5 general education, 0.5 special education clinical licensed school social worker in a PK-8 grade school emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to lead staff trainings and foster a restorative building for students and staff.
- Managed a caseload of 25-30 students, utilizing trauma-informed, evidence-based practices to support students' needs in relation to mental health, emotional regulation, and overall well being.
- Built strong therapeutic relationships with students and families to assess needs related to ongoing stressors, social skills, coping strategies, and referrals for basic needs and mental health support.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments with ongoing safety planning inc collaboration with students, caregivers, school staff, and outside agencies.
Social Work Intern
Intermediate School District 287
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Observed trauma-informed care in an alternative high school setting, virtually and in-person, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Led support groups for students to building peer connections, process challenges, and enhance community cohesion.
- Developed individualized goals with students focusing on emotional needs, resilience, and motivation.
- Produced a resource library for adolescents covering mental health services, healthcare access, and stress management.
Public Engagement Aide
Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Served as a primary point of contact for constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic, responding to inquiries, validating concerns, and providing accurate information with professionalism and empathy.
- Resolved urgent and emergency matter by coordinating with government agencies and community resources, ensuring timely support for residents statewide.
- Selected to manage the most complex and challenging calls, de-escalating high-stress situations and fostering constructive dialogue with diverse stakeholders.
Social Work Intern
Saint Paul Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered individual and group support sessions focused on building coping skills, healthy relationships, and mental health stability.
- Partnered with staff to develop support systems for students, increasing access to mental health resources, improved school attendance, and connection to peers.
- Learned and applied ethically professional documentation to monitor data regarding student's progress, safety, and wellbeing.
Assistant Program Director
YMCA Camp Du Nord
05.2013 - 08.2019
- Supervised and trained seasonal staff and volunteers, fostering teamwork and professional development, and managed scheduling.
- Established and implemented age-appropriate recreational, educational, and wellness activities for children, teens, and adults in a wilderness setting.
- Collaborated with families to create a welcoming and supportive camp environment, addressing individual needs and promoting positive outdoor experiences.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
Skills
- Restorative Practices Mediator
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Diagnostic Assessments
Timeline
School Social Worker
Saint Paul Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2025
Social Work Intern
Intermediate School District 287
09.2020 - 06.2021
Public Engagement Aide
Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
03.2020 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Saint Paul Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Program Director
YMCA Camp Du Nord
05.2013 - 08.2019
Master of Social Work -
Augsburg University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Minnesota
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