Rachel Singleton
Austin
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with 10 + years of diverse experience with client-centered care in a variety of settings including behavioral health, disabilities services and holistic wellness. Proven capacity to build therapeutic relationships with clients of a wide-range of backgrounds, ages and abilities, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to person-centered goal setting and evidence-based treatment practices. Seeking to leverage a unique background in community services, behavioral intervention, and private practice management to serve as a high-impact mental health professional.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist (Owner and Operator)
Sol Rising Massage and Bodywork
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted detailed client intake assessments and health history reviews to develop and implement individualized, client-centered treatment plans and measurable goals.
- Oversaw all business, administrative, and clinical functions of the practice.
- Designed and maintained comprehensive client records, including detailed intake forms and systematic SOAP notes, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and client confidentiality.
- Cultivated trust and built loyal, long-term therapeutic alliances, utilizing compassionate demeanor and effective communication.
Registered Behavior Therapist (Lead RBT)
First Leap Pediatric Therapy
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Implemented structured, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disorders.
- Effectively utilized crisis prevention and de-escalation strategies when necessary.
- Meticulously collected client performance data and maintained detailed records, ensuring interventions were objective, measurable, and informed by a data-driven approach to progress.
- Collaborated with parents and families, providing psychoeducation and coaching to empower students and families to effectively utilize and generalize skills across settings.
Disabilities and Mental Health Services Coordinator
Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc., Head Start
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Conducted comprehensive psycho-social assessments of low-income children and families to identify social, emotional, and mental health barriers that interfere with learning.
- Served as a consultant to educational staff, providing training on child development, developmental disabilities, attachment and trauma theory, to increase the identification of children with potential delays.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate service plans (IEPs), manage referrals for developmental evaluations, and act as a liaison with community agencies.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for children with severe challenging behaviors and social/emotional disturbances.
Education
Massage Therapist -
Lauterstein-Conway Massage School
Austin, TX01.2020
Master of Social Work - undefined
State University of New York-Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.2014
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Deescalation
- Person-Centered Treatment Planning
- EMR Proficiency
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Attachment Theory
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Self-reliance
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist (Owner and Operator)
Sol Rising Massage and Bodywork
03.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Therapist (Lead RBT)
First Leap Pediatric Therapy
01.2017 - 02.2020
Disabilities and Mental Health Services Coordinator
Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc., Head Start
06.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Social Work - undefined
State University of New York-Buffalo
Massage Therapist -
Lauterstein-Conway Massage School
Licenses/Affiliations
Licensed Master Social Worker, Active
License number 117897
Licensed Massage Therapist, Active