Services Director
Resume:
JEliza Smith
Email: abqmv8@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** ******** ******
City: Steilacoom
State: WA
Zip: 98388
Country: USA
Phone: 801-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $60,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
J. Eliza Smith
801-***-**** abqmv8@r.postjobfree.com
Education
University of Phoenix Oct 2008-Feb 2013
Salt Lake City, Utah
Master of Science: Metal Health Counseling
Graduated Feb 2013, GPA: 3.9
Westminster College Dec 2007
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science: College of Arts and Sciences GPA 3.4
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology
Major in Sociology
Courses in education include Lifespan Development, Abnormal Psychology,
and Interpersonal Communication.
Work
Experience
Division Of Child and Family Services Jun 2008-Feb 2013
Social Service Worker, Permanency Caseworker
Providing counseling and support services to children and parents
Implementing problem solving techniques for children with special needs
Establishing a positive connection with families
Referring children and families to other services if necessary
Placing children in foster care finding adoptive homes for children with no adult caretakers
Completing professional documentation
Attending and testifying in court proceedings
Vista at Dimple Dell Canyon Dec 2006-May 2008
Adolescent Treatment Center, Mental Health Worker
Supervised female adolescents, ages14-18
Implemented therapeutic interventions
Collaborated with therapists
YMCA of Greater Salt Lake Sept 2004-May 2008
After School Program Coordinator, Taylorsville Elementary; Program Leader Fremont
Elementary
Supervise program participants, ages 5-12, as well as Program Leaders
Plan daily, weekly, and monthly schedule and activities
Maintain paperwork for participants and Program Leaders
Establish a positive connection with participants and surrounding community
Internship
Experience
Advanced Psychological Services Feb 2012-2013
Salt Lake City, Utah
Facilitated therapy groups for adult women and female adolescents in an outpatient setting
Conducted individual counseling sessions in an outpatient setting
Westridge Academy Feb 2012-2013
Salt Lake City, Utah
Facilitated therapy groups for adolescent boys in a residential setting
Conducted individual counseling sessions in a residential setting
Teneo In-Home Services Feb 2012-2013
Salt Lake City, Utah
Conducted individual therapy sessions in an in-home services setting
University of Phoenix Life Skills and Counseling Center January 2012-Feb2013
Salt Lake City, Utah
Conducted individual counseling sessions for adults in an outpatient setting
Certifications and
Affiliations
Current LMHCA licensure WA Current Social Service Worker Licensure in UT
AMHCA 2012 2013
Current CPR and First Aid Certification and Current HIV/AIDS Certification
Achievements
Professional Presentation:Is There Serial Killer DNA
Presented at University of Phoenix Research and Scholarship Symposium September 2011
DCFS Visionary Voice Award: Teaming October 2010 and Breaking Team Barriers August 2011
DCFS Employee of the Month October 2010
ARTEC Therapeutic Foster Home Pride Award April 2009
Professional Presentation for the American Popular Culture Association in April 2007
Participated in a social services study abroad in Bulgaria and the Czech Republic 2005
Microsoft Suite, very experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint as well as Department of Child and Family Services Database
Reference
Information
Karen Checketts, PhD
Advanced Psychological Services
*Current reference letter available
Amy Whittaker, LCSW
Clinical Director Westridge Academy/ Teneo
*Current reference letter available
John Ogden, LCSW
Westridge Academy
(801)- 301-6978
*Current reference letter available
Stephen Gitonga, PhD, ACS
University Of Phoenix Life Skills and Counseling Center
*Current reference letter available
Helen Frohlich,
Assistant Attorney General Child Protection
Angela Robbins,
Supervisor for DCFS
*2011 reference letter available
Rick Beisinger, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
*2011 reference letter available
Tonya Myrup, LCSW
Associate Region Director, DCFS
(801)- 951-4187
*2011 reference letter available
Ryan S. Pepper, LCSW
Executive Director/Primary Therapist Vista at Dimpledell Canyon
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