Tiffini Blaisdell
Crawfordsville,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable LCSW with solid background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. Recognized for effectively addressing client needs and fostering positive outcomes through tailored interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and empathetic communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
THERAPIST
Cummins Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
- Provide person centered individual and family therapy to adults and youth through a combination of psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral approaches
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Group Facilitator
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed open rapport with clients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among group members.
- Prepared and led substance use group implementing a variety of modalities from CBT, MI to DBT
- Provided guidance on goal-setting strategies, empowering participants to take ownership of their personal development journey.
MSW INTERN
Cummins Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in facilitating IOT substance use groups
- Provided individual therapy under supervision
- Assessed individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development training, staying informed of current trends in social work practice.
- Documented clinical notes accurately, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
LIFE SKILLS SPECIALIST
Cummins Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Provide in-home, and community sessions to meet the comprehensive needs of people with severe mental illness
- Manage the consumer's overall treatment and teach skills to consumers on an individual and group basis
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
HOUSE MONITOR
Halfway Home
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Responsible for transporting program participants to and from work, NA/AA, counseling, probation, and other appointments
- Maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries with staff and program participants
- Ensures all program participants are following the program guidelines through supervision
- Case Management duties- including program participants monthly goals, exit counseling, and after-care
- Maintained a secure environment for residents through enforcing house rules, addressing conflicts, and resolving issues promptly.
INTERNSHIP
Montgomery County youth service bureau
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted with the teen court program and INSPIRE
- Client intake and exit counseling
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by taking on various responsibilities within the internship role, contributing to overall program success.
Education
MASTER’S - SOCIAL WORK
INDIANA WESLEYAN
08.2021
BACHELOR’S - SOCIAL WORK
INDIANA WESLEYAN
04.2019
Skills
- Cultural diversity
- Human rights
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Active listening
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Building rapport
- Humanistic therapy
Volunteer Experience
- Helped at local food pantry with taking orders and assisting clients with filling out information.
- Assisted in a nutritional class for the local Head Start program through Purdue Extension
References
- Steven Jacobs, LSW Colleague, Indianapolis Indiana 317-443-8010
- Christine Watson, LCSW Internship Supervisor, Cummins Behavioral Health, 701 Englewood Drive, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, 888-714-1927 ext 2412
- Megan Fullenwider, Former Colleague, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, 765-366-7793
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
08.2023 - 08.2024
THERAPIST
Cummins Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
MSW INTERN
Cummins Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
LIFE SKILLS SPECIALIST
Cummins Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
HOUSE MONITOR
Halfway Home
07.2016 - 12.2018
INTERNSHIP
Montgomery County youth service bureau
08.2015 - 05.2016
BACHELOR’S - SOCIAL WORK
INDIANA WESLEYAN
MASTER’S - SOCIAL WORK
INDIANA WESLEYAN
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