Rachel Gerdes
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Recent Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate with several years of experience in various health care settings. Strengths include ability to build rapport with diverse populations, strong communication skills, reliability, and punctuality. Emphasis in pediatric hospital social work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
The Advocates for Human Rights
Minneapolis, MN
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked in the Refugee and Immigrant Program with unaccompanied minors.
- Engaged in client case management services.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Attended meetings, trainings, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
NANNY
Various Employers
St. Cloud, Minnetonka, and St. Paul, MN
06.2012 - 01.2024
- Extensive experience as a childcare provider
- Supervised five families, several with children who have developmental, medical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges
- These experiences have demonstrated a long-term commitment to complex family situations.
MENTAL HEALTH INTERN
Plymouth Psych Group
Plymouth, MN
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Experience as a mental health intern includes seeing individual clients for therapy, collaboration with entire interdisciplinary team, and facilitation of social skills group for adolescents with ASD or related diagnoses.
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Eden Prairie, MN
08.2018 - 08.2020
- During two years of employment, provided treatment and guidance for children/adolescents who have various psychiatric diagnoses including OCD/Anxiety Disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERN
CentraCare Health/St. Cloud Hospital
Sartell, MN
06.2018 - 08.2018
- In the Department of Psychology, observed clinical counseling sessions with children and adolescents, participated in administering and interpreting psychological testing, and reviewed cases with psychologists and other clinicians.
MENTOR
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Minnesota
Sartell, MN
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Met with little sister weekly, and helped her with homework and also provided support to help her cope with trauma and life events she had experienced.
VOLUNTEER
St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
06.2010 - 08.2013
- During three years as a hospital volunteer, performed various tasks such as delivering food to patients, stocking supplies in the cafeteria, and assisting with patient care.
CLERICAL WORKER
Central Minnesota Neurosciences
Sartell, MN
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Filed medical documents and organized patient rooms.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Mental Health and Trauma
University of Denver
03-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Hispanic Studies
College of Saint Benedict
05.2018
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Organization
- Client Focused Care
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Goal Setting Towards Recovery
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Time Management
- Communication
- Case Management
- Trauma-Informed Interventions
Additional Training and Experience
- Experience leading groups at Rogers Behavioral Health in Adult Trauma Recovery (Mindfulness), Adult and Adolescent Depression Recovery (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Adolescent Eating Disorder Recovery.
- Assisted unaccompanied refugee and immigrant minors in filling out immigration documents, in addition to continued advocacy and support while they navigated the complexities of the legal immigration system.
- Additional experience includes leading Social Skills Group in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Plymouth Psych Group.
- Motivational Interviewing Training completed in June 2018.
- Courses in Psychology major included Applied Behavioral Statistics, Physiological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Psychology of Gender.
- Minor in Hispanic Studies included a four month Global Education Program at IE University in Segovia, Spain.
- Additional undergraduate involvement included advocacy for diverse populations through a student group, PRiSM (People Representing the Sexual Minority).
Timeline
Social Work Intern
The Advocates for Human Rights
04.2023 - 03.2024
MENTAL HEALTH INTERN
Plymouth Psych Group
04.2022 - 04.2023
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
Rogers Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2020
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERN
CentraCare Health/St. Cloud Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
MENTOR
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Minnesota
09.2012 - 05.2014
NANNY
Various Employers
06.2012 - 01.2024
VOLUNTEER
St. Cloud Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2013
CLERICAL WORKER
Central Minnesota Neurosciences
06.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Mental Health and Trauma
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Hispanic Studies
College of Saint Benedict
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