Natalie Skaggs
Parker,CO
Summary
Passionate MSW student specializing in mental health and wellness with robust experience in clinical case management, community outreach, and research. Demonstrated success in providing trauma-informed care and advocacy for diverse populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and severe mental health challenges. Adept at bridging academic insights together clinical skills and compassion to foster positive change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Case Manager of Homeless Services
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
06.2024 - Current
- Managed caseload of 70+ clients facing chronic homelessness and severe mental health challenges, created personalized care plans under clinical supervision, and linked clients to housing and community resources.
Research Assistant
Social Interaction Lab, LMU Dept. of Psychological Science
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted nonverbal behavioral coding and contributed to technique development to ensure high inter-rater reliability in a social support study. Presented findings at the 2024 LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Community Relations and Outreach Assistant
Center for Service and Action, LMU
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed and launched a program to cultivate nonprofit partnerships and boost volunteer engagement. Managed volunteer opportunity data. Facilitated event planning and execution.
Research and Evaluation Intern
Judi’s House (New York Life Foundation Grant)
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collected data for a study on youth and family bereavement interventions and assisted with IRB documentation for ethical compliance. Integrated new psychological measures and contributed to program evaluation improvements.
School and Day Treatment Program Intern
Tennyson Center for Children
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Served clients aged 12–17 with trauma-related behavioral challenges in day treatment program. Collaborated with clinical staff to implement individualized treatment plans via social modeling, behavioral interventions, etc.
Education
MSW - Social Work (Mental Health And Wellness Pathways)
University of Denver – Graduate School of Social Work
12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major, Bioethics Minor
Loyola Marymount University – Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Los Angeles05.2024
Skills
- motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical case management
- cultural curiosity
- community outreach
- person-centered compassion
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Case Manager of Homeless Services
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Social Interaction Lab, LMU Dept. of Psychological Science
06.2023 - 05.2024
Research and Evaluation Intern
Judi’s House (New York Life Foundation Grant)
05.2023 - 08.2023
School and Day Treatment Program Intern
Tennyson Center for Children
05.2022 - 08.2022
Community Relations and Outreach Assistant
Center for Service and Action, LMU
09.2021 - 05.2024
MSW - Social Work (Mental Health And Wellness Pathways)
University of Denver – Graduate School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major, Bioethics Minor
Loyola Marymount University – Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
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