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Mary Joanne Kraus

Mary Joanne Kraus

Certified Rapid Resolution Therapy Specialist
Melbourne,FL

Summary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of successful experience in multilevel communication and corrective emotional experience. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in social work profession. Strengths in demonstrating interest and understanding while getting to the 'heart of the matter' backed by training in and of Rapid Resolution Therapy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Rapid Resolution Therapy Specialist

MJK Family Therapy, LLC.
Melbourne, FL
01.2012 - Current
  • Utilize 'Whole Brain' scientific approach and multi-level communication to introduce meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques to patients and families.
  • Establish educational programs, in-service training or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques while increasing colleagues learning.
  • Supervise clinicians-in-training such as interns and new counselors.

Adjunct Social Work Professor

The University Of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
01.2006 - 06.2015
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Collaborated with faculty members in designing Social Work curriculum for departmental courses.
  • Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
  • Led Advanced Social Work Methods I & II: Group Practice, Individual and Family Intervention courses for 30 students each semester
  • Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CentroMed
San Antonio, TX
07.2007 - 01.2012
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Updated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Advocated for client rights and sought solutions by tracking and monitoring legislation and arranging and attending conferences.
  • Supervised 10 interns and gave case consultation

Education

Ph.D. - Social Work

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.2000 - 05.2005

M.S.W., Masters of Social Work -

Florida State University
09.1998 - 08.2000

B.A. - Social Work

University of North Florida
01.1992 - 01.1996

A.A.S - Medical Assisting

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
09.1969 - 08.1971

Skills

Building rapport

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Accomplishments

  • Certified Rapid Resolution Therapy Specialist/Trainer (2012).
  • Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (2010).
  • Nurturing Parenting Programs - National Trainer/Consultant (2006).
  • National Council of Adoption – Infant Adoption Awareness Specialist Master Trainer (2005).
  • Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (TACCRRA) -Positive Behavioral Support Trainer (2005).

Affiliations

  • Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence (ISSV) Board of Directors
  • National Association of Social Workers

Timeline

Certified Rapid Resolution Therapy Specialist

MJK Family Therapy, LLC.
01.2012 - Current

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CentroMed
07.2007 - 01.2012

Adjunct Social Work Professor

The University Of Texas At San Antonio
01.2006 - 06.2015

Ph.D. - Social Work

University of Georgia
08.2000 - 05.2005

M.S.W., Masters of Social Work -

Florida State University
09.1998 - 08.2000

B.A. - Social Work

University of North Florida
01.1992 - 01.1996

A.A.S - Medical Assisting

Erie Community College
09.1969 - 08.1971

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