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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Sage Longbotham

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in leadership, strategic problem-solving, and crisis management. Adept at adapting to high-pressure environments while maintaining a positive attitude and precision in execution. Proven track record of developing and implementing individualized care plans that enhance client outcomes. Excellent communicator with expertise in networking, public speaking, and building strong relationships. Skilled in applying cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based approaches to promote growth and change. Passionate about driving impact through innovation, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Practice Owner

Self (Haystack Therapy)
Vancouver , WA
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
  • Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.

Social Worker

Refresh Therapy
Vancouver, WA
04.2024 - 10.2025
  • Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
  • Utilized emerging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy as treatment approaches.
  • Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
  • Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.

Social Work Intern

New Narrative
Portland, OR
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
  • Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
  • Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
  • Performed periodic audits of case files to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Social Work Intern

The Pines at Whiting
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
  • Attended continuing education seminars related to hospice social work practices.
  • Consulted with physicians regarding changes in a patient's condition or prognosis.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.

Education

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05-2023

High School Diploma

Brewster Academy
Wolfeboro, NH
05-2019

Skills

  • Critical thinking and judgment
  • Proposal writing skills
  • Networking
  • Building rapport
  • Confidential records
  • Public speaking
  • Superior time management

Affiliations

  • CrossFit open competitor 2025
  • Marist College Men's D1 Rowing
  • Leader of local women's bible study
  • Fix up an old 1991 f250 in my spare time to keep my hands busy!

Certification

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Associate Social Worker (Washington State)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Practice Owner

Self (Haystack Therapy)
09.2024 - Current

Social Worker

Refresh Therapy
04.2024 - 10.2025

Social Work Intern

New Narrative
08.2023 - 05.2024

Social Work Intern

The Pines at Whiting
09.2022 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

Pacific University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Marist College

High School Diploma

Brewster Academy
Sage Longbotham