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Sara Kaempf

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Empathetic Social Work professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Familylinks
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose mental health disorders, laying groundwork for effective treatment.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
  • Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic therapy, and Humanistic therapy.
  • Advanced clinical practice through participation in multidisciplinary case reviews, integrating diverse perspectives for holistic treatment.
  • Improved patient engagement with therapeutic processes through integration of innovative therapy techniques.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.

Mental Health Clinician

Holy Family Institute
06.2022 - 09.2022


  • Enhanced family relationships by providing individual and group therapy sessions tailored to each client's needs.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and provide in-home therapeutic support, resulting in increased accessibility for clients facing barriers to traditional office-based services.
  • Empowered families to make positive changes through goal-setting exercises, strength-based interventions, and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and promoting engagement in therapy sessions.
  • Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
  • Coordinated referrals to community resources, addressing clients'' social determinants of health needs effectively.

Master of Social Work Intern

Foundation of Hope
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for incarcerated individuals, promoting emotional, mental, and interpersonal growth and healing.
  • Assisted clients in developing essential life skills such as budgeting or time management, enabling increased independence and self efficacy.
  • Educated clients on community resources available for ongoing support and assistance.

Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Office of Child Developmet
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Empowered clients to make informed decisions, providing them with up-to-date information on available services and programs.
  • Promoted community awareness about mental health issues by organizing events, workshops, and seminars targeting various demographics.
  • Created strategic plans to guide organizational growth and improve service offerings.
  • Established strong partnerships with community organizations for better service delivery and resource sharing.
  • Enhanced research accuracy by diligently collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
  • Assisted in the completion of research projects, conducting literature reviews and gathering relevant information.
  • Contributed to the publication of research findings, co-authoring articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Education

MSW - Direct Practice Mental Health

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2021

BASW -

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2020

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Psychotherapy Techniques
  • Cultural Humility
  • Student Mentoring

Accomplishments

September 2019-April 2020

University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development

Co-Author of The Immigrant and Refugee Family Voices Report



Service and Leadership

Associate Staff | Coalition for Christian Outreach

Pittsburgh, PA - July 2022 - Current

  • Provide support, programming and ministerial leadership to foster growth and development of university students and the community. Guide and mentor young adults, assisting them in navigating academic, spiritual, and personal challenges.


Intern and Project Coordinator | Native American Outreach Ministries Inc.

Joseph City, AZ - May 2019 - March 2023

  • Led volunteers in fundraising, organizing, and programming and strengthened team cohesion with regular meetings for planning and reflection.
  • Collaborated with local leaders to identify pressing needs within the community and developing targeted initiatives to address them.
  • Improved cultural understanding among volunteers by immersing in local customs and traditions, fostering mutual respect and collaboration.

Oral Presentations

"The Synergy of Saints: Systems Theory in the Church" Bellefield Presbyterian Church University Sunday (March 2019, Pittsburgh, PA)





Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Familylinks
09.2022 - 08.2024

Mental Health Clinician

Holy Family Institute
06.2022 - 09.2022

Master of Social Work Intern

Foundation of Hope
08.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Office of Child Developmet
08.2018 - 04.2019

MSW - Direct Practice Mental Health

University of Pittsburgh

BASW -

University of Pittsburgh

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