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Shelby Kolek

Cleveland ,TX

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a proven track record in individual counseling and mental health assessment, honed at Rula and various prestigious organizations. Skilled in multicultural competence and behavior modification, I have significantly improved client outcomes through evidence-based therapies. Expert in navigating complex discrimination cases, demonstrating exceptional empathy and advocacy skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Rula
Cleveland, TX
11.2024 - Current
  • Conduct individual counseling sessions to address mental health issues, career concerns, and personal development.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
  • Maintain confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
  • Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Equal Opportunity Specialist

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Intake and assess complex, highly sensitive allegations of discrimination related to housing.
  • Communicate with people experiencing discrimination to discuss allegations and complaints, assess the situation, and inform the complainant of jurisdiction.
  • Provide training and education to organizations about the Fair Housing Act, reasonable accommodations, modifications, and emotional support animals in accordance with the law.

Multisystemic Therapist (MST)

Parents And Children Together
Honolulu, HI
02.2022 - 04.2025
  • Provided individual and family counseling to at-risk youth and families.
  • Advocated with outside entities, such as juvenile court and schools, to keep the youth at home and in the program instead of being placed in a facility.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health issues.
  • Maintained strict adherence to the MST model of therapy.

Military Family Life Counselor

Health Readiness Resources
Honolulu, HI
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling treatment to service members and their families.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for dealing with difficult situations or stressful life events.
  • Identified potential risk factors for suicide or self-harm among clients and took appropriate action.
  • Advised military personnel and their families on available community resources that could be beneficial to them.

Military Family Life Counselor

Leidos
Honolulu, HI
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Implemented evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy or applied behavior analysis.
  • Identified potential triggers that may lead to negative behaviors and provided strategies for avoiding them.
  • Provided guidance and support to families, helping them better understand the needs of their children with behavioral challenges.

Intern

Partners In Prevention
Longview, TX
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated mentorship support groups to foster social and emotional skills, and academic support for adolescents aged 10-18.
  • Facilitated matching adults in the community and at-risk youth for mentorship and companionship.
  • Assisted in holding Bridges out of Poverty group courses and events to reach the communities most at-risk adult members.

Education

Masters - Social Work

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
05-2020

Bachelors - Social Work

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05-2019

Skills

  • Multicultural competence
  • Individual counseling
  • Child welfare
  • Group therapy
  • Behavior modification
  • Mental health assessment

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker TX-115395.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker HI-LCSW-5188.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Rula
11.2024 - Current

Equal Opportunity Specialist

Department of Housing and Urban Development
01.2023 - Current

Military Family Life Counselor

Health Readiness Resources
05.2022 - 01.2023

Multisystemic Therapist (MST)

Parents And Children Together
02.2022 - 04.2025

Military Family Life Counselor

Leidos
06.2021 - 02.2022

Intern

Partners In Prevention
01.2019 - 03.2020

Masters - Social Work

Fordham University

Bachelors - Social Work

Stephen F. Austin State University

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