TONYA ALLSHOUSE

Recent MSW graduate with internship experience in community counseling, student support, and school-based mental health services. Proficient in creating focused intervention strategies that address behavioral, social, and emotional barriers; conducting psychosocial assessments; and providing individual and group counseling. Knowledgeable in developing comprehensive support networks and linking clients with necessary resources by working effectively with schools, families, and community partners. Dedicated to culturally sensitive, and evidence-based approaches that support long-term health, equity, and resilience for a range of communities.

• Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid training
• Medication Administration training

MSW Intern, Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA, 08/01/24 

• Present, Conduct mental health assessment with parents and students., Develop treatment plans for students and applied theoretical framework and methodologies during individual sessions., Provided individual counseling for students receiving school based mental health services., Assist in behavioral support strategies, conflict mediations and crisis interventions for students., Provide social and emotional support for students experiencing social and emotional challenges., Shadowed with School Social Worker and observed SST, IEP and 504 plan processes.

BSW Intern, The Wonder Years Network, Newport News, VA, 08/01/23 - 05/01/24

• Participated and facilitated in group sessions., Provided individual counseling to the young adult population and developed treatment plans to utilize theories and methodologies., Conducted research to provide additional support and resources in the community.

CHAMPS Assistant, NATASHA House, Inc, Yorktown, VA, 05/01/20 - 07/01/20

• Revised pre-screen and application processes for future children., Weekly meetings with children., Assisted with event preparation, participation and attendance sign-up., Organized, prepared, and facilitated Champs session., Answered incoming phone calls., Provided individuals with supportive resources., Daily checklist completed.