Heather Rausch

Experience

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  Waycross Episcopal Camp and Conference Center

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2017

  Assistant Camp Director

  Assistant Camp Director•Directed day-to-day operations of residential camp program with 80-100 campers per week (500 per summer) and conference center guests’ use of camp property and facilities•Organized and conducted a two-week staff training for 25 camp employees•Evaluated risk management scenarios and maintained American Camp Association standards and skill data •Maintained detailed camp budget and managed camp finances with off-site accountant•Led emergency procedures, protocols, and decisions for residential camp program•Restructured program director hierarchy and job breakdown to promote two new employees and improve program performance Program Director (Summer 2013)•Restructured and implemented youth programs with supervised small teams in art, recreation, adventure, and out-of-camp excursion•Allocated budget spending for arts and crafts programs, archery, wilderness camping, and out-of-camp excursionsCamp Counselor (Summer 2011 and 2012)•Co-led week-long session responsible for sixteen campers health and well-being•Established lasting relationships with individual campers founded in respect and dignity Show less

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  Albion College

  Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Residential Assistant

  •Monitored students for potential concern and referred them to on campus organizations for assistance as needed.•Fostered a healthy environment for academic and personal growth through community events, one-on-one meetings, and creating personal relationships•Acted as a positive role model to both students and fellow staff members

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  Radisson Blu

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Marketing and Human Resources Intern

  •Performed daily customer service and office duties including answering phones, writing memos, and scheduling appointments •Designed new sales collateral for the transformation of the brand and managed edits with outside corporate designer•Assembled a contact list of approximately 6,000 marketing perspectives to increase hotel brand knowledge and business recommendations.

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  Teach For America

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Teacher

  •Selected from over 40,000 applicants nationwide to join the corps of recent college graduates, committing to two years of teaching in underprivileged, low-performing schools •Taught reading, math, social studies, and science to 23-28 3rd grade students in a Title I school•Developed a curriculum strategy and team level lesson plan to maximize student success beyond Oklahoma state standards• Aligned a team of four 3rd grade teachers through leading collaborative meetings, spearheading grade level activities, advising co-workers, addressing team concerns, and acting as a liaison between the team and administration•Collected and monitored student data to ensure targeted differentiated instruction and instructional adjustment•Instituted a classroom value system to inspire citizenship in and outside of the classroom to increase healthy relationships between students, peers, and authority figures Show less

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  Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  Youth Development Specialist

  •Pioneered a successful social and emotional student support program within a new school district •Cultivate relationships with a diverse student population founded on trust, support, and confidentiality•Maintained detailed case notes and database information to ensure continued grant funding and client growth tracking•Analyzed student and school concerns to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines•Collaborated with school personnel to assess students’ cognitive, emotional, and social needs to increase positive school climate•Managed referrals, scheduling, and making appropriate referrals to community organizations Show less

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  University of Oklahoma

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Performed comprehensive literature analysis and summarization of data sources for application in academic and professional research regarding youth resiliency • Engaged in collaboration with faculty to develop strategy for research design and data collection• Assembled precise coding and documentation related to social science data collection • Developed Oklahoma CORE curriculum for DHS training and advancement

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  Palomar Family Justice Center

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Foundation Practicum Intern

  • Coordinated advocacy services for victims of domestic violence • Co-facilitated the organization of Camp Hope America Oklahoma City for youth ages 8-16, an evidence based camping program for youth who have experienced domestic violence related trauma• Oversaw camp programs and consulted as a trauma informed interventionist for youth experiencing behavioral/emotional escalation and deregulation• Executed Camp Hope America curriculum, and evidence based practice to increase camper’s Hope Index scores and overall child resiliency •Assisted in the implementation of The HALO Project: Trust Based Relation Intervention Show less

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  North Carolina State University

  May 2018 - Dec 2019

  Project Youth Extention Services Intern

  • Collaborated virtually and in person with team members to develop and facilitate activities and programming that is psychologically safe and supports diversity and equity• Fostered an environment to create an open dialog with children to process the hardship of parental deployment and family system change• Collected event evaluations data, completed financial reports, and required support documentation virtually in a timely manner• Modeled inclusion and leadership through example and trust based mentorship with youth ages 6-17 • Collaborated virtually and in person with team members to develop and facilitate activities and programming that is psychologically safe and supports diversity and equity• Coordinated and maintained safety protocol and procedure with multiple DOD professionals to ensure the safety of up to 200 youth at national conferences Show less

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  Transitions Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Masters Level Practicum Intern (Direct Practice)

  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessment and developed comprehensive treatment intervention plans based of evidence-based modalities • Documented client notes including interventions and symptom monitoring with clarity and conciseness • Advocated for victims of child sexual abuse through coordination of care and treatment • Facilitate group psychoeducation programming for non-offending parents of children who have experienced sexual abuse• Observed and supported licensed therapist in client sessions using TFCBT, ACT, CBT, CPT, Narrative, and Strengths-Based therapy Show less

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  YWCA Oklahoma City

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Shelter Advocate

  • Assessed client safety and provided trauma informed personal safety planning for individuals and families that have been victimized by domestic violence • Prioritized time sensitive emergency response for victims of relationship abuse in person and via 24 hour crisis hotline (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Safeline)• Employed appropriate screening protocol to dispatch appropriate emergency response, public safety, and resources to clients in crisis• Maintained confidential client tracking, charting, and case notes for 40+ clients daily Show less

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  InterCare Community Health Network

  Sept 2019 - now

  Outpatient Therapist

  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment for program enrollment and refer patients to the appropriate treatment interventions• Collect and maintain detailed patient information/data and documentation for support of continued patient care, insurance, and federal funding• Develop and maintain strategic alliances with medical team and fellow social service professionals to provide integrated and comprehensive patient care• Manage a diverse caseload of 70 adult and teenage patients providing equitable and evidence based therapeutic interventions• Maintain through written documentation to fulfill funding requirements and LARA licensure service mandates • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment to maintain client support across care providers and maintain best-practice patient care Show less

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  Priority Health

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  Social Work Care Manager

  •Establish strong virtual connections with over 70 members founded on rapport, trust, and communication•Exhibit expertise, knowledge, and application of community resources, systems, and treatment options •Initiate integrated care coordination across disciplines to ensure members are connected with applicable interventions, education, and referred appropriately•Maintain thorough written documentation and data collection according to Medicare and Medicaid audit standards•Develop individualized care plans with member based on comprehensive assessment, analysis of member needs, and identified gaps in care Show less

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  Mindset Therapy

  Nov 2024 - now

  Therapist

  - Conduct comprehensive assessment to determine appropriate treatment plan resulting in tailored interventions to reach client goals and measure client progress- Provide direct individual counseling services to clients struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, ADHD, co-occurring disorders and other mental health/behavioral needs- Complete written records for each client in a timely manner using HIPPA compliant EHR system and submit for insurance billing - Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients that encourage self advocacy and investment in the therapeutic process- Actively network with the therapist, medical, and other applicable referral services to connect clients to necessary resources Show less