Alexandra Smith
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-smithmsw
Objective
To provide brief therapeutic interventions and/or care management for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or other presenting problems.
Education
University of Michigan: School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, MI
Masters of Social Work, December 2016
Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health
4.00 GPA
University of Michigan: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelors of Science, May 2015
Neuroscience
3.12 GPA
Professional Experience
William Beaumont Children’s Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
Postpartum Adjustment Program Intern // Jan 2016- Dec 2016
Assess patients’ history for risk and deliver psycho-education on perinatal mood disorders
Conduct weekly support groups using accurate empathy theory and solutions-focused techniques
Maintain caseload of five to ten high and immediate risk discharged patients, providing continual contact, support, and resources
Ozone House, Ann Arbor, MI
Direct Care Worker // Fall 2015- Spring 2016
Crisis Line Worker // Winter 2014- Fall 2015
De-escalate clients in crisis, develop collaborative safety plans, and employ harm reduction methods; file reports to Child Protective Services when neglect or abuse is suspected
Provide comprehensive care for six homeless and runaway youth housed in a trauma-informed, strength-based shelter program
Foster clients’ agency, interpersonal ability, and problem solving through skills groups and activities
Research Experience
University of Michigan: Office of Continuing Education, Ann Arbor, MI
Sexual Health Certification Program Evaluator // May 2016- Present
Assessed learning and outcomes of 178 alumni of sexual health education, counseling, and therapy certification program
Developed a customized data collection tool while working closely with program stakeholders, and gained further qualitative knowledge through follow-up interviews
Institute of Social Research, Ann Arbor, MI
Lab Manager // May 2012-Aug 2013
Research Assistant, Fall 2011-May 2012
Analyzed effects of distancing on cognitive biases, tracking the fundamental attribution error in a political context; designed surveys, administered studies, and coded responses
Managed team of ten to fifteen students per semester, interviewed, hired, and trained new staff, adapted methods for a cognitive behavioral therapy study
Affiliations
Student Rights Project, Ann Arbor, MI
Trained Advocate, Fall 2015
Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Trained Ally, Winter 2012
Volunteer Experience
Prison Creative Arts Project, Detroit, MI
Calumet Prison Facilitator, Spring 2015-Fall 2015
University of Michigan: Office of Student Conflict Resolution, Ann Arbor, MI
Peer Outreach Worker, Spring 2014- Fall 2014
Honors & Awards
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Winter 2017
Michigan Opportunity Grant, Fall 2016
University Honors, December 2014
Skills
Spanish Proficiency, Elementary/ Conversational