Danielle E. Laster
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 733- 9260
*********@*****.***
Objective
To utilize my education, experience, and compassion for helping others as well as begin my supervision for LCSW.
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Aug 2009
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Completed 12 hours of graduate school in counseling, 2007
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Bachelor Degree in Social Work, 2004
Vernon College, Vernon, TX
Associate Degree in Applied Science, 2001
(2 year scholarship for softball, All American Scholar Athlete)
Certification/License
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker in Texas)
CART (Certified Anger Resolution Therapist)
LBSW (Licensed Bachelor Social Worker in Texas)
First Aid (completed 5-10-07) expires 5-10-10
Experience
Red River Hospital, Wichita Falls, TX
Licensed Social Worker, May 04 - April 07/ full time; Jan. 09-present/part-time
Social Work Intern, Aug 02 - May 04 20-40/ hours a week
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, initial intakes and admissions, suicide risk assessments, activities assessment, and treatment plans, as well as case management
• Individual and group counseling
• Assess and provide psychosocial and clinical services at an in-patient acute facility to clients that consisted of chemical dependence, children and adolescent, adult psych, and geriatric, (civilian, active duty, and veterans).
Lawton/Ft. Sill Veteran’s Center, Lawton, Ok
MSW intern, Jan 09-July 09 (550 hours) at 20 hours a week
• Under the supervision of a LCSW assisted social services department in assessing and providing psychosocial services and counseling to veterans at a long term care facility (co-facilitated grief support and caregiver support groups)
Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, Owasso, OK
Houseparent, 2 female cottages ages 6-17, May 07- July 08
• Work with treatment team, which includes spouse, caseworker, house parents, counselors, doctors, and Director of Residential Services to care for children and teenagers who are unable to live at home.
• Live in position with responsibilities that include cooking, transporting to appointments and activities, conducting daily devotions, completing paperwork, monitoring chores and household responsibilities, teaching kids to become responsible adults in a healthy environment.
References
Wendy Southerland, LPC
Kirby Junior High School,
1715 Loop 11
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
Mary Shepperd, LBSW
Kell West Regional Hospital
5420 Kell Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
Lori Brewer, LPC
(Director of Psychiatric Services)
Red River Hospital,
1505 8th St.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
John Salkeld, LCSW
Red River Hospital
1505 8th St.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Stan Mitchell, LCSW
Lawton/Ft. Sill Veteran’s Center
501 SE Flower Mound Road
Lawton, OK 76501