High School Manager

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San Antonio, TX ***** 210-***-****

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Allison Elkins, LCSW

Objective

Employment LCSW therapist seeking to utilize my clinical skills and expansive experience in a new capacity.

2009 – 2012 Geo Group, Inc. San Antonio, TX

Therapist/ Case Manager– Hector Garza Residential Treatment Center

Provided individual, group, and family psychotherapy for CPS referred and Juvenile Probation referred adolescents

Performed biopsychosocial assessments, comprehensive treatment planning, progress reporting, discharge planning

Functioned as primary liaison for family members, case workers, probation officers, medical providers, psychiatrists, school teachers

Assisted with regular on-site clinical consultation, crisis assistance, clinical training to direct care staff

2003 – 2007 Valley Human Services Ware, MA

School Therapist/ Family Outreach – Ware High School

Provided on-site individual and family psychotherapy for high school students within financially impoverished community

Offered daily clinical consultation to teachers and school staff

Lectured as classroom guest speaker on depression, suicide prevention, domestic violence, substance abuse

Developed and ran groups on life skills, relationships, self-esteem

Worked closely with the alternative education program (students with significant behavioral issues)

2000 – 2003 YWCA/Brightside Springfield, MA

Outreach Therapist – Child Witness to Violence and Young Parents Programs

Provided individual, group, and family therapy for children and youth affected by domestic violence

Provided clinical outreach services to families residing at a transitional living program for female domestic violence survivors and their children

Expanded trauma work expertise through regular supervision with Cynthia Monahon - published child trauma specialist.

1999 – 2000 Brockton Family Resources Brockton, MA

Adolescent Therapist – Domestic Violence and Juvenile Justice Reform Programs

Provided individual, group, and family psychotherapy for families dealing with domestic violence as well as court-mandated youth

Responded to domestic violence emergency hotline calls. Safety planned with victims. Located available shelter placements

Received regular training on the juvenile justice system, dynamics of domestic violence, working with the financially impoverished

Experience 1998 – 1999 Cambridge Hospital Cambridge, MA

Clinical Social Work Intern- Adult Outpatient Psychiatry

Trained at Harvard Medical School-affiliated teaching hospital

Provided individual and family psychotherapy to diverse population

Conducted and presented biweekly biopsychosocial assessments

Received excellent training through multitude of hospital seminars, case conferences, grand-rounds

Benefited from weekly year long supervision by nationally renowned trauma specialist Judith Herman

1997 – 1998 H.A.R.T. House Tewksbury, MA

Clinical Social Work Intern – Substance Abuse Program

Provided individual, family, and group therapy for heroin-dependent women and their children

Trained in Stone Center Relational Model – families recovering together

Designed and facilitated groups on early recovery, self-care, life skills

Received regular supervision and education through Tewksbury Hospital system

Employment 1996 – 1997 Three Rivers Program Holyoke, MA

Shift Supervisor – Youth Residential Treatment Program

Maintained a safe, therapeutic environment for emotionally disturbed youth

Supervised milieu staff, sorting responsibilities and providing feedback

Planned and implemented program activities and routines throughout each shift

Contributing member of multidisciplinary clinical treatment team

Acted as liaison to client’s families – assisted in discharge planning

1995 – 1996 Three Rivers Program Holyoke, MA

Senior Milieu Counselor – Youth Residential Treatment Program

Assisted the supervisor in planning and running each shift

Directly responsible for the shift in the absence of the supervisor

Routinely managed behavioral crises. Administered medication

Ongoing role as primary advocate for several youth and their families

1993 – 1995 Three Rivers Program Holyoke, MA

Milieu Counselor –Youth Residential Treatment Program

Assisted children with daily living skills, understanding of social relationships. Led counseling groups

Direct contact with clients throughout their evening routines (end of school to bedtime)

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention restraint and safety techniques certified

Education 1997 – 1999 Simmons College Boston, MA

Masters of Science in Social Work

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

1989–1993 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Sociology

GPA in major: 3.7, GPA overall: 3.5

PSI CHI National Honor Society

Golden Key National Honor Society

References Available upon request

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