Nikita Petersen
Clearfield,UT
Summary
Innovative Therapist offering trauma-informed, strength-based approaches to supporting client and student healing. Currently licensed as a Certified Social Worker in Utah with a background in helping needy individuals and families with both physical needs and mental/emotional needs. Passionate about promoting mental health and fostering overall wellbeing for all students and clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Therapist
Davis Behavioral Health
Layton, Utah
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician daily to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Developed Safety Plans with clients at risk for suicide.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Co-facilitated group therapy for DBT clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
- Led weekly group sessions with comorbid participants focusing on safety, mindfulness, and self-healing.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
TANF Housing Case Manager
YCC Homeless Housing Assistance Center
Ogden, Utah
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of potential program participants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
- Worked with Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and chosen program participants to implement effective Individual Service Plans (ISP).
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Updated service plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes, and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provided ongoing support to help clients deal with conditions and processes.
- Represented YCC at community meetings with both Davis County and Weber County Local Homeless Coalitions.
- Organized client documentation and consistently updated agency and state databases.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to promote client's self-determination and self-reliance after completion of program.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Intern, Homeless Housing Assistance Center
Your Community Connection (YCC) Ogden
Ogden, Utah
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted in Administrative Project - "Spirit of Giving" - for families in need of help at Christmas.
- Participated in the Weber County Local Homeless Coalition "Point in Time Count."
- Conducted weekly Life Skills classes offered to both YCC clients and general public. Taught mindfulness, meditation, self-esteem, and Love & Logic parenting classes.
- Assisted Case Managers in HHAC program with tasks and duties where needed.
- Maintained several client case-loads as Case Manager under direct supervision of agency Case Managers.
- Trained and certified for the Utah Homeless Management Information System (UHMIS), tracking client homelessness information in state database.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Weber State University
Ogden, Utah04.2018
Skills
- Crisis Situations
- Family Education and Communication
- Therapist Collaboration
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Developing Trust
- Emotional Support
- Classroom Instruction
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Curriculum Implementation
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
State of Utah Certified Social Worker
License #: 12755333-3502
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Intern Therapist
Davis Behavioral Health
09.2018 - 08.2019
TANF Housing Case Manager
YCC Homeless Housing Assistance Center
01.2018 - 10.2018
Intern, Homeless Housing Assistance Center
Your Community Connection (YCC) Ogden
08.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Weber State University
State of Utah Certified Social Worker
License #: 12755333-3502
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