Savannah Eklund
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
As a Clinical Social Work Intern, I am deeply committed to fostering meaningful collaboration with clients to enhance their sense of purpose and direction in life. My practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive framework, ensuring ethical and competent service delivery. I consistently employ empathy and a critical perspective in my approach, with a steadfast focus on promoting individual growth, psychological well-being, and the advancement of equality and social justice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Treatment Team
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
Las Vegas, NV
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention to support client safety.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to treatment team members.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Documented case notes daily for seamless case management.
- Interviewed clients and families to assess situations and recommended services to address needs.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Aspire Mental Health
Las Vegas , NV
10.2022 - Current
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Human Trafficking Prevention Program
LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided direct counseling services to 20+ students who are identified as at-risk for, or victims of human trafficking at Morningside High School
- Created treatment plans and conducted individual and group counseling services to assist students with various social-emotional and learning needs
- Assisted in facilitating human trafficking prevention education to high school staff and students
- Collaborated with school staff in implementing strategies for promoting students' learning.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Social Work Intern
LLOYDE CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL
Hawthorn, CA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed a caseload of 30+ students performing intake evaluations, provided crisis intervention, case management, and individual counseling sessions to students
- Facilitated 10+ classroom presentations and group sessions based on social-emotional learning
- Maintained consistent communication with families, school staff, and outside agencies to ensure well-rounded care
- Collaborated with district social workers and designed weekly mental health resources flyers distributed district-wide.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Assistant Teacher
CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lansing, MI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to 30+ students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Case Manager – Intern
SAINT VINCENT CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Lansing, MI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Transported and helped 10+ patients receive appropriate, high-quality medical care with reasonable results.
- Assist with basic needs such as housing procurement, food, living items, etc.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's abilities and current needs.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet transitional needs of clients.
Youth Programs Engagement – Intern
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
San Diego, CA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Created youth empowerment programs that promoted academic, social and emotional development with targeted lessons, activities and individualized mentoring.
- Organized activities in partnership with community-based business’ and organizations that exposed youth to various interest and built life skills
Student Teacher
MICHIGAN STATE CHILDDEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL
Haslett, MI
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Encouraged ongoing evolution of social, physical, and mental capabilities
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
Servant Leader Intern
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND FREEDOM SCHOOL
Detroit, MI
05.2018 - 08.2018
- First grade head teacher for a class of 10+ students
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Built positive relationships with parents and guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to involve the community in the educational process.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Children, Youth And Families
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2020
Skills
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Shield of Care Training
- WRAP Training
- PREA Training
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
- Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Technics
- Trauma-Related Disorders
Personal Interest
- Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher
- Queer Alliance Social Work Caucus
- Kappa Delta Sorority Member
- Student Tutor
Timeline
Mental Health Treatment Team
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Aspire Mental Health
10.2022 - Current
Human Trafficking Prevention Program
LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
08.2021 - 05.2022
Social Work Intern
LLOYDE CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL
08.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Teacher
CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2019 - 03.2020
Case Manager – Intern
SAINT VINCENT CATHOLIC CHARITIES
09.2019 - 03.2020
Youth Programs Engagement – Intern
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
05.2019 - 08.2019
Student Teacher
MICHIGAN STATE CHILDDEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL
08.2018 - 05.2019
Servant Leader Intern
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND FREEDOM SCHOOL
05.2018 - 08.2018
Masters of Social Work - Children, Youth And Families
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Michigan State University
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