NIKKI MURPHY, ED.S, LICSW, MSW

** ***** ***, *********, ** 01835 617-***-**** ac9rlz@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND OBJECTIVE

Objective: To obtain a position as a consultant utilizing my clinical skills. Qualifications: Goal-driven, analytical professional offering practical and progressive career success in treating children, adolescents, individuals and families in multiple settings including private practice, hospital, outpatient clinics and school settings. Provides goal-oriented, cognitive-behavioral therapy. Strong communication, assessment, critical-thinking, diagnostic, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. CAREER PROGRESSION

NORTH ANDOVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT June 2017-present Director of Social and Emotional Learning- North Andover, Massachusetts

Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Leadership Team

Develop, evaluate and build capacity for K-12 social emotional learning programs for the district

Supervise and evaluate all clinical and counseling staff pre-K-12

Write the District Strategic Plan and District SEL Action Plan that sets goals and benchmarks ensuring successful social and emotional learning outcomes for students, and ensures accountability for those outcomes

Collaborate with the Special Education Department to ensure appropriate support services are in place in all schools

Training of staff and admin in alternatives to suspension and create progressive discipline policies for building administrators to implement

Collaborate with the District SEL Team to ensure that all schools have a vision and effective approach to developing students’ personal development in key social emotional competencies

Oversee wrap-around services are coordinated and provided to families as needed

Collaborate and provide clinical consultation to administrators and educational staff

Provide professional development training for district administrators and staff regarding social and emotional learning, mental health disorders and the impact on learning and behavior, trauma-informed schools, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), creating a therapeutic milieu, behavior modification techniques, restorative practices, implementing behavior plans, crisis intervention techniques, suicide prevention, school refusal behavior, etc.

Lead and facilitate the district and school-based social, emotional, behavioral (SEL) teams.

Lead the development and implementation of the district-wide framework for social, emotional and behavioral health

Review and analyze survey data to assess the effectiveness of social emotional skills curriculum and its implementation

Work collaboratively with stakeholders to create additional partnerships with community agencies

Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to coordinate resources available to students and families

Lead and facilitate SEL programs for the district including the Building Respectful Communities Committee and Understanding Our Differences program

SOUTHBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT May 2016-May 2017 Director of Social and Emotional Learning- Southbridge, Massachusetts

Served as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet

Developed, evaluated and built capacity for K-12 social emotional learning programs for the district

Supervised and evaluated all administrator, BCBA, clinical and counseling staff K-12

Set goals and benchmarks for ensuring successful social and emotional learning outcomes for students, and ensured accountability for those outcomes.

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Collaborated with DESE receivership team to develop and implement SEL action planning for district

Served as the District Harassment Investigating Officer

Collaborated with the Special Education Department to ensure appropriate support services were in place in all schools

Trained staff and admin in Restorative Justice as an alternative to suspension and created progressive discipline policies for building administrators to implement

Created an alternative school to serve tier three at-risk student population with mental health disorders

Wrote grants to provide additional SEL programming to students

Collaborated to create High School Advisory Program and acted as district program coordinator

Served as the 504 District Coordinator

Supervised District PBIS and SAT teams grades K-12

Collaborated with the Chief of Learning and Innovation to ensure that all schools have a vision and effective approach to developing students’ personal development in key social emotional competencies

Oversaw wrap-around services to ensure families received community support

Collaborated and provided clinical consultation to administrators and educational staff

Lead relevant district committees including MTSS Committee, Behavioral Task Force, Crisis Team, and Signs of Suicide (SOS) to assist in implementing PBIS and Tier 1, 2 and 3 behavioral supports district-wide

Co-Chaired Secondary Redesign Committee to create alternative pathways for secondary students

Provided professional development training for district administrators and staff regarding social and emotional learning, mental health disorders and the impact on learning and behavior, trauma-informed schools, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), creating a therapeutic milieu, behavior modification techniques, restorative practices, implementing behavior plans, crisis intervention techniques, suicide prevention, school refusal behavior, etc.

Lead and facilitated the district social, emotional, behavioral (SEL) team

Lead the development and implementation of the district-wide framework for social, emotional and behavioral health

Reviewed and analyzed the effectiveness of social emotional skills curriculum and its implementation

Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to create additional partnerships with community agencies

Worked collaboratively with internal stakeholders to coordinate resources available to students and families

Created a Family Resource Center within the school setting to connect families with a multitude of supports including financial and healthcare

GEORGETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 2012 – 2016

District-Wide Psychotherapist and SEL Program Manager- Georgetown, Massachusetts

Developed and manage alternative social/emotional/behavioral programs and curriculum district-wide

Coordination and clinical management of alternative program staff including teachers and tutors

Co-teach social and emotional learning (SEL) classes within alternative special education programs

Clinical consultation and collaboration with teachers, counselors, administration and families

Provide cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention and behavior management interventions

Write IEP’s for student population with mental health disorders

Conduct professional development training for teaching and administrative staff regarding mental health, behavioral disorders, SEL curriculums and classroom management

Collateral contacts with outpatient clinical providers, community agencies and resources, including DCF and Juvenile Court, to address the needs of at-risk children and families.

Trained to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA’s) and write Behavior Intervention Plan’s (BIP’s) AMESBURY PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTER AND PRIVATE PRACTICE 2010 – 2013 Clinical Supervisor and Psychotherapist – Amesbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts

Provided cognitive-behavioral therapy and crisis intervention to a client base of up to 50 patients consisting of children, adolescents and adults.

Provided clinical supervision to staff clinicians and ran monthly staff supervision group.

Collaborated with parents and school administrators to aid in the development of IEP and 504 plans for children with behavioral disorders and learning disabilities.

Completed long-term and short-term disability applications as needed. NIKKI MURPHY 617-***-****) Page 3 of 5

Conducted psychosocial diagnostic evaluations and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.

Consulted with community agencies including DCF and Juvenile Court, to address the needs of at-risk children and families.

Chaired the Utilization Review Team, responsible for evaluation of all case files for the organization. NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMEN’S LOBBY AND ALLIANCE 2008 – 2011 Executive Director – Concord, New Hampshire 2009 – 2011

Directed all aspects of operations for this nonprofit, statewide, grassroots membership organization that promotes public policy reforms for women and families in New Hampshire to improve their economic and social well-being.

Position entailed training and managing a staff of consultants and an intern, partnering with an 11 member Board of Directors, serving as marketing and development director, developing annual budget, directing community and public relations, overseeing program and service delivery, and managing campaigns.

Directed all aspects of human resources for the lobby, which involved interviewing, hiring, and training employees, consultants, interns and volunteers.

Ensured the organization and its mission, programs, and services were presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders, and promoted community services to enhance strategic partnerships.

Authored all media alerts, was successful in gaining a multitude of positive media coverage for the organization’s events and public policy campaigns.

Spearheaded lobbying, testimony, and support for bills supported by the organization, which has been instrumental in realizing the passage of three healthcare bills benefiting women and families in New Hampshire. Director of Development and Community Relations – Concord, New Hampshire 2008

Challenged to lead marketing and public relations initiatives, develop strategic partnerships, maintain a membership database and website for the lobby, and assist with advocacy trainings throughout the state.

Increased membership by 10% in the first year and doubled the operating budget through foundation grants by developing and implementing an effective fundraising plan and membership drive.

Raised awareness and reputation for the lobby and aggressively pursued partnerships with coalition partners, leadership team members, elected officials, and other unlikely allies who testified on bills being sponsored by the lobby at the statehouse.

HARBORSIDE COUNSELING SERVICES 2002 – 2007

Private Practice Psychotherapist – Beverly, Massachusetts

Established a successful private practice at this group of thirty therapists developing and focusing on improving the social and emotional development of children and adolescents.

Scope of responsibilities included managing budget and financial aspects of the business, including contracting with all major insurance companies.

Provided exceptional client care, which resulted in significant referral business that eliminated marketing costs and developed a successful full practice in less than one year. HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES, NORTH ESSEX MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 1999 – 2002 Psychotherapist – Newburyport and Amesbury, Massachusetts

Chosen by this agency to provide school and clinic-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and crisis intervention to a client base of up to 40 patients consisting of children, adolescents, and adults.

Played a key role on the Utilization Review Team, responsible for evaluation of all case files for the organization. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS,

TEACHING EXPERIENCE, AWARDS AND COMMITTEES

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP ROLES:

SEL4MA School-Based Mental Health Committee- Chair 2016 Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Massachusetts (SEL4MA) 2014 – present Massachusetts School Counselors Association – Advocacy Committee 2011 – 2013 National Association of Social Workers 1999 – 2013 NH Business and Professional Women – State Legislation Chair, Board of Directors 2009 – 2010 NH Legislative Task Force for Work and Families – Task Force Member 2009 – 2011 New Hampshire Voices for Health – Leadership Team 2008 – 2011 NIKKI MURPHY 617-***-****) Page 4 of 5

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Statewide Summit on Social and Emotional Learning May 2019 Paid Sick Days National Conference- Washington D.C. - Engaging Business in Political Campaigns April 2010 Bentley College -- Work / Life Conference – Building Coalitions of Diverse Stakeholders March 2009 New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund – Work / Life Policies and Legislative Advocacy October 2009 TEACHING EXPERIENCE/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINER: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Anxiety Disorders and the Impact on Learning and Behavior Social and Emotional Learning 101 and 102

Creating Trauma Informed Schools

Exposure Therapy and School Refusal

Alternative Education and Mental Health

Crisis Intervention Techniques for Educators

Social Emotional Learning Classes

Family Policy - UNH College Guest Lecturer

COMMITTEE WORK:

Building Respectful Communities Committee

District and School-Based Social and Emotional Learning Teams Response to Intervention/MTSS

Behavioral Health Task Force – Co-Chair

Crisis Team

Signs of Suicide Program Committee

GSA/Civil Rights Club - Advisor

Advisory Program

AWARDS:

Woman of Achievement Award - Business and Professional Women Association 2009 EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker current Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

current

Director/Supervisor/Coordinator of Pupil Personnel current School Adjustment Counselor, All Levels, Professional current GORDON COLLEGE – Wenham, MA 2016

Master’s Degree Program (Ed.S) in Educational Leadership and Administration PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Social Emotional Learning Policy and Best Practices, Special Education 2015 Administrators Statewide Conference, DSM 5 Changes in Children and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Social Communication for ADHD, Learning Disorders and ASD, Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach to Attachment Disruptions and Trauma MAINE WOMEN’S FUND 2007

Leadership Development Program

BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY – Group Therapy Postgraduate Training Program 2005 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – New York, New York 1999

Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work

WAGNER COLLEGE – Staten Island, New York 1997

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Minor in Sociology

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