RYEN HANSON
Washinton, DC,District of Columbia
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional combining teaching and therapy expertise to support emotional and behavioral wellness. Skilled in developing personalized interventions and collaborating with families and professionals to facilitate successful outcomes. Focused on fostering inclusive environments that prioritize empathy and resilience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Blue Valley Behavioral Health
Lincoln, Nebraska
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Conducted individual therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for at-risk clients.
Family Support Worker
Jenda Family Services
Lincoln, Nebraska
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised families to facilitate successful reunification efforts.
- Collaborated with case workers and foster care staff to coordinate family services.
- Connected families to community resources and essential services.
- Attended family meetings and court sessions to offer additional support.
Lead Teacher
Sierra Schools of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Established an autism-specific classroom for kindergarten and first-grade students.
- Provided students and parents with evidence-based intervention and support to meet all behavioral, social and emotional needs
- Created curriculum based on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) provided for each student
- Collaborated closely with occupational, physical, speech, and psychological therapists to support student needs.
- Encouraged Social-emotional learning (SEL) to expand students' academic and self-help skills
- Provided a safe, loving, and accepting environment for an underserved and overlooked population of students
Receptionist
Tucson Country Club
Tucson, Arizona
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Answered and directed incoming calls using a multi-line telephone system
- Handled diverse needs for clients in-person, by phone or through email
- Greeted customers, delivery persons and official representatives
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
Intern
LifeSTEP
Tucson, Arizona
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted school-aged youth suffering from emotional and/or behavioral problems
- Helped children develop active communication and coping mechanisms
- Actively advised children on academic and environmental resources
- Dedicated 85 hours to assisting school-aged youth in need.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Arizona State University
08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2022
Minor - Criminology And History
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2022
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Lincoln, NE05-2019
Skills
- Organization and efficiency
- Collaborates effectively and listens carefully to the perspectives of individuals and groups
- Evidence-based therapy
- Empathetic, Compassionate, and Adaptive
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
Training
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training
- Broad-Based Educational Services and Therapies (B.E.S.T) Model Training
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Training
Certification
- PLMHP
- PMSW
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Blue Valley Behavioral Health
01.2025 - 08.2026
Family Support Worker
Jenda Family Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Teacher
Sierra Schools of Arizona
07.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
LifeSTEP
01.2022 - 05.2022
Receptionist
Tucson Country Club
10.2020 - 06.2022
Masters - Social Work
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona
Minor - Criminology And History
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School