Rebecca Strike
Willmar,MN
Summary
Experienced with student counseling and crisis intervention, promoting mental health and well-being. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trust and support within educational settings. Knowledge of developing individualized support plans and collaborating with educators to foster positive student outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Willmar Public Schools
Willmar, MN
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop and implement intervention strategies.
- Assessed student needs through observations and consultations to provide tailored support.
- Coordinated community resources to enhance student well-being and academic success.
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols, ensuring safety and support for affected students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted intervention plans based on ongoing assessments.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Designed and led monthly social emotional learning lessons for students.
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom & Associates
Willmar, MN
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans based on client assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes and client engagement.
- Monitored client progress through regular evaluations and documentation of treatment effectiveness.
- Provided crisis intervention support to clients experiencing acute psychological distress.
- Educated clients and families about mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Conducted discharge planning in collaboration with clients and their support network to ensure smooth transitions back into the community posttreatment.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
Foster Care Social Worker
Bethany Christian Services
Willmar, MN
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of foster care placements to ensure child safety and well-being.
- Facilitated training sessions for foster families on best practices for child care and development.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and agency policies regarding foster care standards.
- Increased placement stability by closely monitoring foster home environments and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Assisted in recruiting potential foster parents through community outreach initiatives and informative presentations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of prospective foster homes to ensure suitability for child placements, maintaining strict adherence to state regulations.
- Developed positive relationships with foster families by offering ongoing guidance, training, and resources.
- Reduced case backlog by efficiently managing a caseload of multiple families, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL04-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05-2016
Skills
- Emotional support
- Student advocacy
- Family support
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis intervention
- Social skills training
- Suicide prevention
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Academic support
- Case management
- Individual counseling
- IEP collaboration
- Referral coordination
- Multicultural competence
- Documentation
- Life skills development
- Mental health assessment
- Trauma informed care framework
- Foster care youth
- Time management
- Reliability
Timeline
School Social Worker
Willmar Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom & Associates
07.2022 - 08.2025
Foster Care Social Worker
Bethany Christian Services
01.2022 - 07.2022
Masters of Social Work -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Hamline University