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Natalina Slaughter

Plymouth,MN

Summary

  • Over 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the provision of individual and group psychotherapy in mental health settings.
  • Over 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the provision of direct therapy services to sex offenders.
  • Skilled in the assessment, treatment planning, and case management of sex offenders.
  • Has general knowledge of social services and appropriate referrals, and record keeping, mandatory reporting requirements, and confidentiality rules and regulations that apply to adult sex offender clients.
  • Independently Licensed as an LPCC. #3588

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

THERAPIST

CORNERSTONE THERAPY AND RECOVERY
ST. PAUL
07.2022 - Current
  • Provide both individual and group therapy in an outpatient setting, with a caseload of approximately 30 clients.
  • Provide care to individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors through both individual and group therapy. Caseload includes individuals who have been charged with non-touch sexual offenses.
  • Incorporate different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs. This includes focus on attachment, strength-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and remaining trauma-informed.
  • Facilitate a monthly trauma-focused group aimed at addressing underlying issues, childhood experiences, and promoting healing.
  • Conduct psychosexual evaluations.
  • Recognize and respects cultural differences, and provides culturally appropriate services.

FAMILY THERAPIST

ALLINA - UNITED HOSPITAL
ST. PAUL
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Serve as a family therapist for adolescents and their families in an inpatient and partial hospitalization setting.
  • Provide family therapy to adolescents and their families in both inpatient and partial hospitalization settings, addressing a range of behavioral and mental health concerns.
  • Design and implement psychoeducational groups tailored for adolescents in partial hospitalization, including topics such as communication and roles within the family.
  • Work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of clinical and administrative staff.
  • Refer and coordinate services for psychiatric services, consults with medical professionals concerning the physical well-being of clients.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR

PRAIRIECARE
BROOKLYN PARK
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provide diagnostic assessments for children and teens entering inpatient and partial hospitalization. Assessments were completed within 24 hours of the patient entering our care. These serve as a foundation for determining treatment planning and assist in coordinating between providers.
  • Conduct intake interviews with new clients in order to determine the appropriate level of care.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments in a way that recognizes and respects cultural differences and provides culturally appropriate services.
  • Develop crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
  • Coordinate patient care between clinics and hospitals across the Midwest region.

CLINICIAN

PROJECT PATHFINDER
ST. PAUL AND MONTICELLO
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Serve as an outpatient sex offender treatment therapist for men who were on probation or parole following a sexual offense.
  • Lead sex-specific treatment groups daily.
  • Provide individual and group therapy.
  • Conduct risk assessments.
  • Clients included individuals who committed both touch and non-touch offenses, as well as a variety of risk levels.
  • Provide psychoeducation courses on boundaries, consent, as well as 'John's School,' focused on the prevention of sex trafficking.
  • Developed and led orientation programming for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition into treatment.
  • Quarterly, met with probation officers/supervising agents, and clients' support people to review clients' treatment progress.
  • Led community outreach efforts through presentations to local universities and victim advocacy groups on the empirical research of sexual offending and treatment.
  • Spearheaded continuing education courses for staff regarding sexuality and gender, enhancing team proficiency in these critical areas.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and submit written recommendations to the court.

INTERN

DULUTH INSTITUTE
DULUTH
  • Serve as an intern providing therapy and assessments to men who were on probation or parole following committing sexual offenses
  • Clients included individuals who committed both touch and non-touch offenses. Clients included a variety of risk levels.
  • Administer and interpret psychological assessments related to cognitive functioning, personality, risk, and sexuality.
  • Conduct intakes and wrote diagnostic assessments for new clients.
  • Provide clients with direct clinical services, including individual and group therapy.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychological Sciences, Clinical Counseling -

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English -

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
01.2013

Skills

  • Group Facilitation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Skilled in Wide Variety of Assessments
  • Report Writing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Working with Diverse Populations, particularly LGBTQ Individuals and African Americans
  • Gaining Rapport and Increasing Motivation in Court-Mandated Therapy
  • Discussing Topics such as Sex, Class, Race, and Gender with Clients
  • Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Particularly Around Reproduction
  • Public Speaking
  • Taking a Systems Approach by Looking at Historical and Societal Context
  • Taking a Body-Based Experiential Approach When Appropriate
  • Communicate Effectively Both Verbally and in Writing

Assessments

  • MMPI-3
  • MCMI-IV
  • MSI-II
  • Static-99R, STABLE-2007, ACUTE-2007
  • Weschler Intelligence Scales (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, WNV)
  • Weschler Achievement Assessment (WIAT-III)
  • Knowledge of PPG, LOOK, ABEL, and Jesness Inventory

Accomplishments

  • Reich, C. M., LaCaille, L. J., Axford, K. E., & Slaughter, N. R. (2022). Empathic communication skills across applied undergraduate psychology courses: A replication study. Teaching of Psychology, 49 (1), 49–56.
  • Levang, Curt & Slaughter, Natalina & Johansson, Timothy & Lankow, Casey. (2017). LIFE Questionnaire Development Development and factor analysis of the Levang Inventory of Family Experiences: A new way to operationalize and validate Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor. International Body Psychotherapy Journal. 16. 56-73.

Other Experience

  • Medical Tech at MeND Correctional Care for St. Louis County and Douglas County Jails (September 2016-September 2017)
  • Student at Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical School (August 2014-May 2015)
  • Volunteer at Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks, ND (Spring Semester 2013)

Timeline

THERAPIST

CORNERSTONE THERAPY AND RECOVERY
07.2022 - Current

FAMILY THERAPIST

ALLINA - UNITED HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 07.2022

NEEDS ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR

PRAIRIECARE
06.2020 - 06.2021

CLINICIAN

PROJECT PATHFINDER
06.2018 - 06.2020

INTERN

DULUTH INSTITUTE

Master of Arts - Psychological Sciences, Clinical Counseling -

University of Minnesota Duluth

Bachelor of Arts - English -

University of North Dakota

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