Paige Capel
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
LLMSW with 3+ years of experience as a school social worker. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental, and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on client lives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Walker Charter Academy
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or suicide.
- Utilized various therapeutic modalities including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing in individual and group sessions for students experiencing depression, anxiety, ODD, trauma, and so on.
Administrative Assistant
DBC Natural Holistic Health Center
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Developed a holistic view and approach towards treatment.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Psychiatric Technician
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Facilitated goal-oriented groups and aided patients in creating personal SMART goals.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids, MIBachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI12.2015
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Behavior Modification
- CBT Techniques
Activities
- Graduate Intern, 09/2018, 05/2019, Dominican Center at Marywood, Grand Rapids, MI, Increased organizational skills by assisting in the development of educational center programs, Improved on communication skills by coordinating program development with fellow professionals
- School Social Work Intern, 09/2019, 06/2020, East Oakview Elementary (Northview Public Schools), Grand Rapids, MI, Developed a proficiency for creating and implementing IEP’s, behavior plans, and 504 plans., Enhanced leadership skills by providing classroom lessons under the CASEL standards to students of various grade levels., Increased written skills in the completion of Medicaid documentation.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Walker Charter Academy
02.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
DBC Natural Holistic Health Center
10.2017 - 02.2021
Psychiatric Technician
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
01.2015 - 11.2017
Masters of Social Work -
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Calvin College
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