New Jersey/Pennsylvania
Casey Schmidt *****.*******.***@*****.***
Clinical Social Worker
Recent MSW graduate returning to the Delaware Valley area to pursue further career opportunities Experienced in providing team-based client care in residential, inpatient and outpatient settings Passionate about providing trauma-informed clinical interventions for marginalized populations, as well as pursuing macro-level solutions to systemic barriers to care 9/2017 - 5/2018
5/2017 - 5/2018
09/2016 - 05/2017
11/2014 - 11/2016
Clinical Intern
Bridge Home, Boston, MA
Performed clinical assessments of foster children 0-12 using a trauma-informed lens within a short-term residential setting and presented clinical formulations and recommendations to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
Engaged children in 1:1 therapeutic sessions; utilized play therapy and various clinical interventions to increase trust, identify emotions, improve self-concept, and develop positive coping skills Collaborated with outside providers and agencies to meet children’s medical, psychiatric, educational, and relational needs, and advocated for the provision of services in the face of systemic barriers Community Residence Counselor
McLean Hospital: 3East Dialectical Behavioral Program, Belmont, MA Enhanced the residential treatment of adolescents and young adults diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder through modeling, promoting, and assisting in the everyday use of DBT skills Implemented and contributed to the development of individualized treatment plans and intervention strategies for clients; engaged in timely and accurate exchange of information with the clinical team Behavioral Health & Medical Case Management Intern Fenway Health, Boston, MA
Conducted therapeutic interviews and assessments for patients living with HIV; collected data from said interviews to better meet the needs of this population through the Ryan White program Collaborated daily with medical and behavioral health providers to facilitate the provision and coordination of care for all patients
Promoted and supported clients in engaging in additional support services; provided assistance in completing and submitting application materials for supplemental services Conducted behavioral health intakes for new clients Mental Health Specialist
McLean Hospital: DID and Trauma Inpatient Unit, Belmont, MA Provided individualized daily support and safety assessments for patients hospitalized due to trauma- related symptoms; facilitated daily patient support groups on and off the unit Maintained patient safety through attentive observation and immediate coordinated communication with staff regarding any increased risk to patient safety Summary
Professional Experience
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01/2013 - 05/2013
09/2007 - 05/2011
05/2011 - 08/2011
Academic Advisor
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Guided and supported students in identifying long-term career goals, as well as the interim steps required to achieve said goals
Provided strengths-base coaching to students experiencing challenges that interfered with academic achievement and career preparation
Collaborated with academic department heads and professors to encourage student progress and success
Instructor & Leader
Colgate University: Outdoor Education, Hamilton, NY Engaged community members in adventure activities that promote a connection with the natural environment, growth of interpersonal skills, and an increased sense of self-efficacy Empowered students to take-on and master the hard skills necessary to responsibly pursue rock climbing, backpacking, and canoeing in local and remote environments Co-led and managed the logistics, risks, and social dynamics of week-long backcountry orientation trips for incoming freshmen students
Initiated, planned, and facilitated community outreach events that introduced underserved youth from urban-environments to adventure activities
Youth Crew Leader
Student Conservation Association, NJ
Co-led a crew of local adolescents participating in a conservation and trail work youth program Planned weekly environmental education field trips and a four-day camping trip for participants 2014 - 2018
2007 - 2011
Master of Social Work
Salem University, Salem, MA
Bachelor of Arts
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
LSW eligible
NJ and PA applications for licensure currently in process; ASWB exam passed Education
Licenses
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