Experience

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  Appalachian state university

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Research assistant

  Research Assistant under direct supervision of Dr. Lisa Curtin - Department of Psychology-Laboratory research focused on addiction, integrated care, and rural mental healthcare services-Carefully reviewed and processed raw experimental data in a collaborative group setting-Assisted in literature review for upcoming experiments-Presented related research to lab members and faculty

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  Hospitality house of northwest north carolina

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  Shelter associate

  -Intervened in crisis and substance use emergencies with clients and residents while on day, evening, and night shifts-Distributed food boxes and assisted clients with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -Completed intakes and utilized VI-SPDAT to assess for client needs and vulnerabilities -Oversaw volunteers, delegated relevant tasks, and facilitated volunteer orientation meetings

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  Oasis, inc.

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2022

  -Managed the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV), a federal grant-funded program, which provided supplemental emergency shelter solutions and outreach to those fleeing domestic violence and sexual violence during the COVID-19 pandemic-Networked with community partners in a four-county region to provide education on housing and shelter resources-Provided ongoing supportive case management for clients and case coordination with other service providers to ensure that clients were working towards safe and stable housing solutions -Offered guidance in the housing search for enrolled clients by communicating with local housing providers, landlords, utility companies, and the Northwestern Regional Housing Authority Show less -Coordinated the Children’s Services Program and related support services for children and families accessing OASIS services-Provided case management and wrap around services to parents in shelter with children by assessing needs of the family, creating goal plans, connecting them with resources and addressing barriers for the parents and children-Responded to crisis situations, which included: providing medical and judicial systems advocacy; crisis intervention; de-escalating and safety planning; and program consultation -Oversaw a domestic violence support group and helped to coordinate logistics such as facilitators, time, location, accessibility, meals, group guidelines and volunteers/interns Show less

  • ESG-CV Outreach Advocate

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Children's Program Coordinator

    Nov 2019 - May 2021
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  East tennessee state university

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Graduate assistant

  -Assisted the Women and Gender Resource Center's Director to plan, promote, and carry out special programs and events that support women's and gender minority's visibility on campus-Gathered information regarding women and gender minority issues and maintained updated trauma-informed and best-practice information made available to students, faculty and staff in the center's office-Provided supervision to undergraduate student workers, assigned tasks and assisted them with administrative duties -Worked closely with the President of The Commission on Women to plan and implement the Staff Woman of the Year Ceremony, organize administrative meetings, and complete and distribute the Commission's annual report Show less

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  Etsu health

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  Addiction Medicine Fellowship-Provided brief and long-term individual counseling and psychotherapy, addressing addiction-related concerns and co-occurring mental health concerns in an outpatient clinic-Collaborated on an interdisciplinary addiction medicine team to assess and address patients’ psychosocial needs-Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ strengths, challenges, and supports-Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based and patient-centered approaches Show less The Nave Language Center-Offered comprehensive case management support to individuals and families with communication and developmental challenges-Utilized a holistic approach to address clients' physical, emotional, and social needs, ensuring their well-being and progress-Conducted research on parental stress experienced by caregivers of children with communication and developmental disabilities-Provided mental health support and referral information at monthly interprofessional Gary E. Shealy Memorial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic through ETSU Health Internal Medicine Show less

  • Clinical Social Work Intern

    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Foundation Level Social Work Intern

    Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
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  High country community health

  Jul 2024 - now

  Behavioral health and moud specialist

  -Provide and coordinate evidence-based behavioral health care for patientsin a fully integrated primary care setting-Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver treatment services for theMedication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program, ensuring patientaccess to appropriate care-Monitor patient symptoms and treatment responses and collaborate withprimary care providers, psychiatrists, and resource specialists to adjusttreatment as needed-Educate patients on treatments and side effects, encourage adherence, andfacilitate treatment referrals and relapse prevention plans Show less