Samantha Dagle

Clinical Social Work Intern

• Provided individual and group counseling to clients with substance use/mental health disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness interventions, and motivational interviewing
• Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics related to substance abuse, relapse prevention, and coping skills development
• Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating client goals, strengths, and preferences
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' substance use and mental health needs
• Developed and implemented treatment plans using a strengths-based approach, focusing on empowering clients to make positive changes
• Monitored and evaluated clients' progress toward treatment goals, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Participated in weekly clinical meetings to review client cases, discuss treatment strategies, and collaborate with colleagues on client care
• Engaged in regular clinical supervision sessions with a licensed supervisor to review cases, discuss clinical interventions, and enhance professional development.

Animal shelter volunteer

• Walk dogs in the shelter to provide exercise, socialization, and enrichment
• Comfort distressed animals, providing them care, attention, and a calming presence
• Provided daily care and enrichment for shelter animals, including feeding, grooming, and cleaning living areas
• Collaborated with shelter staff and volunteers to ensure the well-being of all animals and promote responsible pet ownership.

Childhood Trauma Response intern

• Conducted case management for counseling clients, ensuring comprehensive support and care
• Collaborated in co-facilitating small group play therapy sessions, creating a therapeutic environment
• Assisted in co-facilitating two support and psychoeducational groups, offering valuable guidance and resources
• Assisted with administrative tasks such as referrals and client information entry, ensuring efficient operations
• Provided classroom assistance and conducted classroom observations, contributing to client progress and program effectiveness
• Observed intakes and play therapy sessions, gaining insights into assessment and treatment approaches.

COZ- Before and after school caretaker

• Demonstrated ability to guide and correct children when needed
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with children and parents by efficiently interacting with them
• Maintained a clean and neat facility appearance daily.

Teaching behavioral assistant

• Managed classroom behavior, addressing and resolving behavioral issues to maintain a conducive learning environment
• Provided support to students with learning issues, offering additional explanations and assistance to help them grasp concepts
• Collaborated with teachers to implement strategies for improving student behavior and academic performance

Special needs counselor

• Provided leadership and guidance to campers: organized activities, ensured children's safety, and offered emotional support
• Assisted the campers in increasing independence, experiencing community membership, growing social skills, building peer relationships, and increasing self-confidence.