Behavioral Health Mental
Resume:
Kathy Lou Peace MSW
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Professional Summary
Behavioral health professional with 20 years of social service and 40 years of leadership experience in areas of: victim/survivor advocacy, program development and administration, outreach, mental health and crisis intervention. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Guardian Ad Litem
Association of Village Council Presidents-Bethel, AK October 2017 to February 2025
37.5 hours per week
• Advocated for children in need of aid communicating with the courts
• Collaborated with outside agencies to investigate cases of child neglect and maltreatment
• Worked primarily with Alaska Natives to facilitate positive family outcomes using ICWA guidelines and various modalities tailored to specific needs
• Assigned by local judiciary to investigate circumstances and report on children who have been placed in state custody
• Extensive travel to 56 remote Alaska villages in an area the size of Oregon Behavioral Health Intake Clinician
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
August 2016 to May 2017
40 hours per week
•Conducted behavioral health integrated assessments for the outpatient department of a rural Alaska Native hospital
•Used various psychotherapeutic modalities as a therapist for a wide age range of clients
•Assigned incoming clients to the appropriate provider for ongoing behavioral health treatment
•Collaborated with government agencies during the referral process of outpatient treatment MSW (Master of Social Work) Intern
SAY San Diego
September 2015 to May 2016
Part-Time 20 hours per week
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment by program development and implementation
• Compiled and analyzed data for program reporting to both agency and program funders
• Developed strategies for improvement of educational and psychosocial outcomes for children of military personnel
• Facilitated collaborative meetings throughout the community and parent engagement activities at Miller Elementary, a 98% military affiliated school in San Diego
• Wrote and won a grant proposal for program funding
• Established and maintained strong professional relationships within a collective impact framework Sexual Assault Response Team member
Women's Crisis Center-Hebron, KY
January 2015 to June 2015
10 hours per week
•Acted as client advocate when called to area hospitals to work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence; on-call position
• Facilitated peer support groups of victims of assault
• Assist with shelter operations: organize transportation of children to and from school; cooked
• Conducted fundraising events
BSW Intern
Norse Violence Prevention Center
May 2014 to May 2015
Part-Time 17 hours per week
• Launched new violence prevention center on university campus coordinating grand opening • Counselled coeds in crisis and developed treatment plans for recovery from sexual trauma • Educated the campus community with Green Dot curriculum - bystander intervention
• Collaborated with campus Veterans' Center to conduct violence prevention trainings Psychiatric Medical Assistant
Food bank treasurer & Founding Executive Board Member FUEL (Feed the University Enriching Lives) NKU
March 2014 to May 2015
Part-Time 5 hours per week
• Founding member of campus food pantry board
•established and conducted rally/flash mob to publicize opening
•developed survey for empirical data research on need of services
• emceed event
FUEL Business Committee Student Representative .
Part-Time 1 hour per week
• Collaborated with faculty and administration to establish 501(c)(3) status of food bank and foundation account
• Investigated relevant options for administration of non-profit organizations with university Psychiatric Medical Assistant
Therapeutic Collaborative
Wilder, KY April 2009-January 2011
Full-Time 40 hours per week
• Served as liaison between patients and prescribers and pharmacies, ensuring accuracy of dosage of medications
• Implemented problem-solving skills to accommodate psychiatric patients and parents • Scheduled patient appointments for a private mental health practice
• Coordinated court-mandated parenting classes for divorcing families Education
Master of Social Work in Community Organization, Business Innovations University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA May 2016
Bachelor of Social Work in Psychology
Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY May 2015
Awards
magna cum laude
May 2015
Northern Kentucky University bachelors degree honors Additional Information
SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Google Drive
• Trauma Informed Care
• Motivational Interviewing
• Public speaking
•Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
•Family Structured Therapy
•Transitioning Transgender Therapy
•Darkness to Light - Child Sexual Assault Therapy
• ASAM certification
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