Shawna Reiter
Wausau,WI
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in Community organizations. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving populations across the life span.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LCSW
Strength Based Counseling
2020.09 - Current
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Led summer day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.
Intensive Outpatient Clinician
Jessie Crawford Recovery Center
2018.08 - 2019.11
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
Acadia Healthcare
2018.01 - 2019.05
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Dane County Crisis Intervention
Journey Mental Health Center
2016.05 - 2018.11
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
CAPSW/SUD Counselor
Sacred Heart Hospital
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Handled Crisis intervention calls to stabilize clients, and ensure safety
- Structure and created programming on the adolescent wing of the behavioral health unit
Eau Claire Stop and Think Program
Volunteer Position
2010.08 - 2016.05
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI05.2012
Associate of Science - Substance Abuse Treatment
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05.2010
Skills
- Community Health Services
- Illness Recovery
- Service-Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma intervention
- Wisconsin Licensed LCSW
Timeline
LCSW
Strength Based Counseling
2020.09 - Current
Intensive Outpatient Clinician
Jessie Crawford Recovery Center
2018.08 - 2019.11
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
Acadia Healthcare
2018.01 - 2019.05
CAPSW/SUD Counselor
Sacred Heart Hospital
2016.08 - 2017.05
Dane County Crisis Intervention
Journey Mental Health Center
2016.05 - 2018.11
Eau Claire Stop and Think Program
Volunteer Position
2010.08 - 2016.05
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Associate of Science - Substance Abuse Treatment
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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