Social Worker Clinical

Katherine Johnson, LICSW ** Stenton Avenue #*** Providence, RI 02906

*********@*******.*** phone # 401-***-****

EDUCATION:

Simmons University School of Social Work, DSW Program Cambridge, MA

Expected graduation, 2025 (Capstone Article: Developing Specialized Social Work Supervision to Reduce the Personal and Professional Effects of a Client Suicide)

Rhode Island College School of Social Work Providence, RI

Master of Social Work, 2011

Stonehill College, B.A. Psychology North Easton, MA

Minor-Spanish, Magna cum Laude, 1996

LICENSURE:

State of Rhode Island: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (ISW02350 expires 5/1/2027)

State of Massachusetts: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (118126 expires 5/17/2027)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Brown Medical School: Doctoring 101 Providence, RI

Coteacher Fall 2020, Spring 2021

Rhode Island College School of Social Work (Adjunct@MSW) Providence, RI

Direct Clinical Practice SW533-Spring 2018

HBDO I, HBDO II- Fall 2017, Spring 2018

FIELD INSTRUCTOR:

Boston University School of Social Work: Fall 2019-Spring 2020

Rhode Island College School of Social Work: Fall 2018-Spring 2019

Boston College School of Social Work: Fall 2020-Spring 2021

Liberty University Counseling Program: Spring 2023

CEU PRESENTATIONS: *credits have been approved by NASW

“Anticipating Tragedy: Clinical guidance for client suicide”* NASW-March, 2023

“Stages of Grief”* Coastline Medical- April, 2016 New Bedford, MA

“Working with Challenging Behaviors”* Coastline Medical –October, 2016

“Use of Self in Social Work”* - SW Department Hope Hospice-October, 2017 Providence, RI

“Walking Home Together”*-NASW Online Presentation, March 2021

“Anticipating Tragedy: How to Handle a Client Suicide”* NASW Online Presentation, June 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Brown Geriatrics

Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

September 2023-present East Providence, RI

Individual and family counseling for patient of the geriatric practice, Social Work Liaison for GUIDE (Guiding a New Dementia Experience): Medicare funded program to support caregivers for persons with dementia, Researcher One for Digicog on site research for managing dementia, Grief counseling and support, end of life planning, crisis intervention, substance use support and therapy.

East Bay Community Action Program

Clinical Supervisor for Internship Program/Same Day Access Clinician

June 2021- Aug 2023 Barrington, RI

Brief Treatment Program therapist for over sixty clients (rotating). Responsible for intake, treatment planning, implementation of treatment including CBT, DBT, MI, SFBT, EMDR, Trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation. Supervise and sign off on MSW and LFMT student interns ongoing.

Hope Hospice and Palliative Care-Medical Social Worker@Hulitar Center

March 2017-March 2021 Providence, RI

Primary SW for twenty-four bed inpatient hospice unit. Daily family interventions, resource support, patient assessments, interventions, and care planning. Grief counseling for all ages. Multi-disciplinary team meeting coordinator. Member of Schwartz Rounds Committee.

St Anne’s Hospital-Program Coordinator @ Center for Behavioral Medicine

March 2014-March 2017 Fall River, MA

Responsible for managing daily operations of Partial Hospitalization Program as well as Intensive Outpatient Program for adult and elderly psychiatric patients who are at risk for hospitalization. Facilitate crisis intervention, group therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, intensive case management while also overseeing staff of eight. Responsible for physical site and clinical aspects of program including chart audits, insurance reviews, JCAHO survey readiness. Managing and hiring of all staff in the program including Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, LICSW, administrative assistant, student interns. Facilitate driver schedule and certifications. Coordinate referrals, assessments, cognitive screening, treatment planning, family engagement and discharge planning.

Gentiva Hospice-Medical Social Worker

November 2011-January 2013 Warwick, RI

Supported a caseload of thirty hospice patients and their families in their homes, LTCFs, ALFs, and hospitals. Collaborated weekly with multidisciplinary team including MD, RN, Chaplain, case Manager. Assisted families and patients by utilizing broad knowledge base in local resources. De-escalated crisis situations, emotionally supported families and patients as needed.

Community Counseling of Bristol County-Individual Therapist

June 2011-November 2011 Taunton, MA

Provided individual therapy as part of the Adult Outpatient treatment team to a variety of clients with SPMI. Effective with diverse range of clients including refugees, Spanish-speaking, HIV/AIDs population, couples, families. Consulted with psychiatrist and case management program weekly to ensure highest level of care.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

EMDR Certificate 7/2022

“The Underbird” oil painting exhibit, Barrington Public Library, October 2020

Mentor for Syrian Refugee family through AHOPE Rhode Island, 2018

Mentor for teenage boy in state care through Foster Forward, March 2014-June 2017

First AID/CPR Certified, Red Cross, 2012-present

Barrington Public Library Board of Trustees, major second floor renovation project, 2012-2017

Pearson Education ‘Change the World’ Essay Contest Winner, 2009

Published three health articles in ‘Caring Years’ magazine, 2008, 2010

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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