Stephanie A. Castine
Columbus
Summary
Driven mental health professional with extensive experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital, specializing in evidence-based suicide prevention, crisis management, and comprehensive behavioral health care. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with a focus on staff training, clinical excellence, and performance development. Committed to enhancing mental health outcomes through innovative programming and compassionate care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Suicide Prevention Specialist
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
09.2019 - Current
- Implement evidence-based suicide prevention programs such as the Signs of Suicide and Youth Aware of Mental Health prevention programs in partnership with schools throughout Central and Southeastern Ohio
- Trained school/agency staff, students, and families on best practices in pediatric suicide prevention to enhance community awareness and support
- Conduct suicide risk assessment as part of school-based suicide prevention programming
- Managed clinical caseload, conducting assessments, documentation, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions for youth experiencing mood and anxiety disorders
- Provide ongoing training supervision of licensed social workers
Outpatient Crisis Clinician
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Delivered timely crisis assessments and interventions for children and adolescents facing mental health crises, ensuring immediate support and stabilization
- Executed comprehensive diagnostic and risk assessments to identify mental health needs and inform treatment plans
- Provided brief evidence-based crisis counseling to individuals and families, facilitating coping strategies and resources for ongoing support
- Provided consultation for medical providers and other mental health providers within Nationwide Children's continuum of care specific to youth presenting with mental health crises
Psychiatric Counselor Intern at Harding Hospital
WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Provide individual assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to culturally diverse adolescent population diagnosed with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and other comorbid conditions
- Co-facilitate and assist in co-facilitation of adolescent intensive outpatient group using multi-modal approaches: cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy
- Delivered immediate crisis intervention services to individuals in distress.
Adaptive Behavioral Specialist
ST. VINCENT FAMILY CENTER
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided safe, structured environment to ensure emotional and physical safety for each child
- Modeled positive behavior to encourage social skills development in children across various settings
- Utilized behavior modification techniques to effectively monitor progress and foster individual growth
Intern
CENTER FOR FAMILY SOLUTIONS
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed and implemented wellness-focused curriculum and group activities for children in on-site and local school settings
- Provided psychosocial interventions for individuals coping with stress and trauma
- Supported implementation of Family Justice Center by facilitating filing for Civil Protection Orders and organizing support groups for families
Education
Masters of Social Work - Mental Health and Substance Abuse
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Child Studies
MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Oxford, OH01-2014
Skills
- Suicide Prevention and Crisis Management
- DBT (Intensively Trained) and Evidence-Based Care
- Clinical Supervision and Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Professional Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Independent Social Worker, I.1700739-SUPV, 12/20/25 - 12/19/27
Additional Trainings
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Timeline
Suicide Prevention Specialist
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
09.2019 - Current
Outpatient Crisis Clinician
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
05.2015 - 09.2019
Psychiatric Counselor Intern at Harding Hospital
WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER
08.2014 - 05.2015
Adaptive Behavioral Specialist
ST. VINCENT FAMILY CENTER
06.2014 - 05.2015
Intern
CENTER FOR FAMILY SOLUTIONS
09.2013 - 05.2014
Masters of Social Work - Mental Health and Substance Abuse
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Child Studies
MIAMI UNIVERSITY