Stefanie Johnson
Social Worker
Durango,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mindset & Behavior Coach
Durango 9R
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Assessed student behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct treatment plans.
- Listened to student and parent concerns and provided support through one-on-one skill building, small groups, and classroom level tier 1 support.
- Supported students dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted students in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for students to discuss issues.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for students and families.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment and behavior plans, and connected students and families to appropriate resources.
- Assessed students needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage student growth.
- Facilitated meetings with staff and families to help create support system for students
- Created Safety Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans tailored to specific student needs.
School Social Worker
Denver Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance.
- Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
- Wrote and developed Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD05.2008
Associate of Science - Social Work
Kilian Community College
Sioux Falls, SD05.2006
Skills
- Group Counseling
- Needs Assessments, Observations, FBA's, BIP's and IEP's
- Student Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Schedule Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Mindset & Behavior Coach
Durango 9R
08.2018 - 05.2023
School Social Worker
Denver Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Presentation College
Associate of Science - Social Work
Kilian Community College
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