Education: Masters of Social Work, ****, Indiana University
Bachelors of Social Work, 2003, Indiana University
Professional Experience:
*/**-******* ****-***** Therapist
. Conduct individual and family in-home therapy.
. Work with issues such as substance abuse, domestic
violence, and child abuse.
. Utilize bio/psycho/social techniques with adults and
children.
. Prepare intakes, discharges, treatment plans, and
monthly reports.
. Participate in treatment team meetings, court
hearings, and case conferences.
10/09-3/10 Caretaker
. Provided in-home care to elderly grandmother in need of
services.
04/09-09/09 Therapist, Applied Behavior Center of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
. Conducted one-on-one Applied Behavioral therapy.
. Utilized psycho-educational techniques to enhance
parenting and communication skills within families.
. Participated in treatment teams including
consultant, speech therapists, physical therapists,
and teachers.
. Implemented sign language and picture communication
during therapy.
07/08-02/09 Gallahue Mental Health Therapist, Indianapolis, IN
. Provided school-based therapy with IPS emotionally
handicapped children.
. Provided individual, group, and family therapy
. Provided case management between school and
families.
. Participated in treatment team meetings and multidisciplinary
treatment planning.
. Participated in Individual Education Plans.
. Implemented art and play therapy.
. Provided therapeutic and behavioral interventions for children
and families struggling with poverty.
08/07 - 05/08 Internship, MSD Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, IN
. Provided therapeutic and crisis intervention for students in
multiple schools, grades 1-8.
. Provided group counseling, dealing with social skills and anger
management.
. Participated in Individual Education Plans.
. Implemented art therapy and play therapy.
. Assisted in community outreach designed to provide parenting
skills and resources to low income families.
05/07 - 08/07 Internship, Quest for Excellence, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
. Provided therapeutic and behavioral interventions
for preschool children struggling with domestic
violence and poverty/homelessness.
. Provided small and large group counseling dealing
with boundaries, behavior, and emotions.
. Utilized art and play therapy during treatment.
. Participated in domestic violence training.
09/06 - 04/07 Social Worker, Beverly Health Care, North Willow Center,
Indianapolis, IN
. Advocated for clients' rights in a residential
facility for adults with developmental disabilities.
. Implemented sign language and picture communication
during therapy.
. Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings.
. Conducted intake assessments, quarterly and annual
reviews of treatments and progress.
. Served as a liaison with families and health care
representatives.
08/05 - 08/06 Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist, Private Practice,
Indianapolis, IN
. Conducted one-on-one Applied Behavioral therapy.
. Utilized psycho-educational techniques to enhance
parenting and communication skills within families.
. Participated in treatment teams including
consultant, speech therapists, physical therapists,
and teachers.
. Created multidisciplinary treatment programs.
. Implemented sign language and picture communication
during therapy.
03/04 - 07/05 Verbal Behavioral Center for Autism, Indianapolis, IN
. Provided Applied Behavioral therapy.
. Coordinated treatment plan with a multidisciplinary
team to ensure continuing care for clients and their
families.
. Conducted home visits for in-home training with
parents of the clients.
. Utilized community resources and sign language to
enhance learning opportunities.
08/02 - 12/02 Internship, Larue Carter Psychiatric Hospital,
Indianapolis, IN
. Provided one-on-one counseling to children and teens
hospitalized for multiple diagnosis and various
issues.
. Co-facilitated adolescent therapy groups.
. Participated in multidisciplinary team on treatment
plan meetings.
. Collaborated with community services to provide
aftercare treatment.
01/02-05/02 Internship, YMCA Grief and Loss Department, Indianapolis, IN
. Co-facilitated therapeutic groups.
. Counseled adolescent girls dealing with anger,
abuse, rape, crime, gangs, abandonment, illness, and
sexuality.
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