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Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner of Discover Hope Counseling and Behavioral Support Services LLC. Chief Volunteer Officer of Baldwin City Youth Club, INC. Doctor of Social Work Student at the University of Kansas

  • Education

    • The University of Kansas

      2023 - 2025
      Doctor of Social Work - DSW Social Work Doctorate

      An emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion provides context for the classes and serves as a central component of course content. The program is centered on developing leadership and administrative skills, while simultaneously preparing graduates capable of engaging with communities and translating the research base of the profession in order to help agencies to understand and implement the best practices found in the social work and social science literature.

    • The University of Kansas

      2016 - 2019
      Master’s Degree Social Work

    • The University of Kansas

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Philosophy and History of Art

      Activities and Societies: Rugby Football Club, Science Fiction Club, Philosophy Club

  • Experience

    • University of Kansas

      Aug 2009 - May 2013
      Library Assistant

      • Developed skills in reference, periodical, and special collections through supervised rotations• Oversaw daily patron services and assisted patrons with research questions• Catalogued hundreds of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data on materials

    • Green house Culture

      May 2013 - Jul 2023
      Greenhouse Church Volunteer

      • Read, teach, and reflect on the bible with 8-15 children.• Set up Breakfast 101 class sessions for the organization

    • Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

      Academic Facilitator for youth in Boys and Girls Club • Oversee student homework responsibilities.• Hands on experience with communicating with students to address inquiries• Create programs and clubs to facilitate learning and collaboration amongst students.• Proficient in creating liaison between the students, parents, counselors, and teachers

      • Americorps Member

        Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

      • Group Leader

        Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

    • After School Matters

      Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
      ASM Volunteer

      • Review and screen after school program proposals.

    • City of Lawrence

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Head Counselor

      • Provide guidance and training to ensure each general counselor performs to the best of his/her ability.• Plan and organize activities and events for campers.

    • United Way of Douglas County

      Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
      Americorps Member

      • Create, Implement, and run a literacy program for children in k-5th grade• Recruit, screen, orient, and manage volunteers who will implement the program.• Plans and coordinate special events to reach out the community.•. Manage liaison between Kennedy Elementary, Boys and Girls Club, and the United Way.

    • Casa Of Douglas County

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2016
      Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused and Neglected children

    • Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

      Aug 2017 - Apr 2022

      School-based Therapist

      • WRAP Therapist

        Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

      • Behavioral Health Specialist

        Oct 2016 - Jul 2019

      • Case Manager (Internship)

        Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

    • The Children's Shelter

      Oct 2018 - May 2019
      Behavior Health Specialist

      Provide one-on-one socioemotional support services and skill building for at-risk youth. Provide crisis support services for at risk youth in congregate care living arrangements. Organize visitation between families and youth within the congregate care.

    • Discover Hope Counseling and Behavioral Support Services, LLC

      Apr 2022 - now
      Owner (Therapist)

      I provide counseling and therapy primarily for adolescent age youth. Some of the methodologies I utilize include, but are not limited to, Strengths Perspective Approach, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Narrative, etc.

    • Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

      Oct 2022 - Jan 2024
      (QMHP) Crisis Clinician

      Provides crisis intervention to clients experiencing severe emotional distress. Connect clients to necessary community resources through referrals.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

      ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards
      Apr 2024

    • Licensed Master Social Worker

      ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards
      Oct 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW
      MARGO Award nominee School of Social Welfare May 2019 Excellence in field practicum
    • Awarded to Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW
      Integrated Health Scholar University of Kansas 2018 Specialized training and research related to mental and physical health.
    • Awarded to Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW
      Segal Award Americorps Jul 2016
    • Awarded to Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW
      Segal Award Americorps Jul 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Court Appointed Special Advocates

      Issued by Douglas County CASA on May 2015
      Douglas County CASAAssociated with Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

    • Graduate Senator

      Issued by university of kansas - Student Senate on Sept 2017
      university of kansas - Student SenateAssociated with Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

    • Entertainment advisor

      Issued by Communities In Schools of Mid-America, Inc. on Oct 2014
      Communities In Schools of Mid-America, Inc.Associated with Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

    • Family Room Volunteer

      Issued by Lawrence Community Shelter on Dec 2014
      Lawrence Community ShelterAssociated with Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

    • Volunteer group leader

      Issued by Boys and Girls Club of lawrence on Jun 2013
      Boys and Girls Club of lawrenceAssociated with Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

    • Kid's Activities leader

      Issued by Grassland Heritage Foundation on May 2015
      Grassland Heritage FoundationAssociated with Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW

    • cultural programming committee

      Issued by Student Union Activities on Dec 2016
      Student Union ActivitiesAssociated with Kristen Rawls, MSW, LSCSW