Kari Gray, LCSW

Experience

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  Pierce County Juvenile Court

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Substance Abuse Counselor Aide

  • Assist and lead groups with teens from various backgrounds about chemical dependency, recovery, and various associated topics.• Develop professional relationships with group members and co-workers.• Facilitated group forming and bonding, hold clients accountable to create a sense of responsibility.• Perform data input, write progress notes, discharge summaries, and in-patient treatment references.• Perform duties under direct supervision of a Chemical Dependency Professional.

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  Auburn Youth Resources

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2010

  Youth Counselor

  Auburn Youth Resources, June 2009-April 2010• Coach youth 10 to 17 years skills of daily living, coping strategies, and help with school work.• Enable de-escalation and prevention of out-bursts.• Managing several children at a time who are behaviorally challenging or developmentally behind.• Partake in the advocate program and mentor youth.• Find resources for children with a variety of needs.• Work as part of a team and independently with people from a variety of backgrounds.• Complete intake questionnaires and data entry. Show less

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  Chicago Public Schools

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2015

  Engaging students in art making from grades k to 8Developing student fine motor skills through drawing, tracing, collaging, paper folding, painting, and beading.Exploring the language of the arts through presentation of master artists, self critiques, whole group and small group discussions about the artistic process.Connecting students with core subjects through the creative process and art history.Encouraging the development of classroom procedures, responsibility and self management by including students in their personal set up and clean up of tools and final products. Organizing displays of student art and aiding in the creation of displays for assemblies. Show less

  • Art Teacher

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Volleyball Coach

    Sept 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Chess Coach

    Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
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  Albany Care

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Investigate falls, missing items, allegations of abuseOrganize and analyze data associated with falls and other occurrences to examine the root causeManage the Identified Offenders information and communication with the Identified Offenders ProgramReport to the Administrator all data and results of all investigations Coordinate the care of roughly 30 mentally ill adultsCreate and monitor individualized treatment plans for each person on my caseload

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Caseworker

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
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  Arbonne Independent Consultant

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  Independent Consultant

  Provide education/parties/consultations about skin care, health, and wellness using Arbonne's line of vegan, gluten and soy free, and kosher products.Please contact me for more information or visit my site

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  STRIVE Preparatory Schools

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  School Social Work Intern

  I use a whole student approach to connect student mental health to academic growth under the supervision of an Licensed Clinical Social WorkerImplemented Individual and group counseling, flexibly meeting needs for students’ various needs and personalitiesContacted family to incorporate into treatment for their student’s concerns Plan, develop and assess teens in socio-emotional group about empathy, emotional regulation, yoga, and other body movement Review, audit, and analysis of attendance records Maintain accurate records of contact notes for planning and supervisionEngage in Individual Education Plan, Culture, Attendance, and parent meetings with various stakeholdersConduct classroom observation, and partner with teachers to advocate for student needsContacted community organizations and created proposal to bring comprehensive sex education to the school Show less

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  University of Denver

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2019

  Research Assistant

  • Reviewed literature for various topics associated with suicide, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts• Maintained records of Boolean search terms and research parameters • Created anonymous representation of student social network from survey data• Co-authored manuscript being prepared for publication

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  Fostering Healthy Futures

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  Research Coordinator

  I conduct interviews with young people who have or had an open child welfare case for a Randomized Control Trial. I maintain neutrality as participants answered questions relating to sexuality, drug and alcohol use, and other risky behavior

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  Attention Homes

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Direct Care Counselor

  At The Source, I support young adults experiencing housing instability. Clients seek support with a variety of issues: finding housing, basic needs, expressing their experiences, mental health, and general socializing. As part of a team, I set up and clean up the space for clients, provide crisis intervention, and maintain on-going communication.

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  Vertical Skills Academy

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  School Social Work Intern

  As Vertical Skills first School Social Worker I had the opportunity to begin their mental health program. I use a systems approach to supporting students, parents, teachers, and outside agencies that we partner with. Vertical Skills Academy is a nonprofit private school for students with dyslexia. I work individually, in groups, with the whole school, and the other various stakeholders to support the culture, social-emotional growth, and academics. I use a variety of therapy techniques from art, CBT, Structural, and Narrative. Show less

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  Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado

  Aug 2019 - now

  As the Social Emotional Learning Specialist I support the mental health and wellness of the school as a whole. I've used the Random Acts of Kindness curriculum and I adapt the lessons to fit the time allotted to SEL. SEL is also embedded into the curriculum. Additionally, I use Restorative Practices to support relationship building and repair work after a conflict. Fridays, teachers do circles during their advisement. I teach in Leadership and Sources of Strength. There's no average day! I love it!!Want to see more? Check out my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHzvgH11sdCXF1kbs-PHEMQ/ Show less

  • Social Emotional Learning Specialist

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Social Emotional Learning Specialist

    Aug 2019 - now
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  Self-employed

  Feb 2020 - now

  Private Practice Social Worker

  Individual therapy