Experience

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  Boone county family resources

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  Direct support professional

  • Assisted seven individuals having a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily tasks including financial planning, grocery shopping, laundry, food preparation, and personal care• Ensured the medical needs of all seven clients through one on one observation and medication/insulin administration certification• Implemented behavior support strategies to promote client independence

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  True north of columbia, inc

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Dove intern

  • Provided court advocacy, crisis intervention, follow-up advocacy, ex parte assistance, outreach, and education to a variety of clients who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault• Collaborated with detectives, advocates, and attorneys from Columbia Police Department, Boone County Sheriff’s Department, and Prosecuting Attorneys Office with domestic violence and sexual assault criminal cases

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  Easterseals midwest

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2019

  • Provided in-home education to parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder to implement strategies they can utilize to improve the success of their child’s functioning throughout different environments• Provided school advocacy for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including conducting school observations and attending Individualized Education Plan Meetings• Conducted community training for school staff and First Responder Crisis Intervention Training to provide best strategies when interacting with an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder Show less

  • Autism Training Specialist

    May 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Admissions Specialist

    Dec 2016 - May 2018
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  Circuit attorney's victim services office

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Victim services intern

  • Provided case management services to victims of crime by providing monthly court case updates, court advocacy, criminal justice system education, and connection to community resources• Specifically supported victims of domestic violence through the criminal justice system process, including emotional support during warrant applications, court advocacy at grand jury proceedings, and completing safety plans• Facilitated communication and advocacy between victims, prosecuting attorneys, and investigators to ensure full comprehension of treatment Show less

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  Healing action network

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2024

  • Hired, trained, and supervised clinical staff and program managers, providing guidance andsupport, and ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with best practices, evidence-based guidelines, and applicable regulations• Developed and implemented new clinical programs or services to meet the needs of thecommunity• Developed policies and procedures to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with legaland ethical standards and conduct regular audits to ensure that documentation practices are incompliance with regulations.• Tracked progress on clinical programmatic goals and supports staff responsible forimplementation in identifying and advancing those goals.• Provided continuing education opportunities, conduct evaluations, and develop careerdevelopment plans for supervisees Show less • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and create therapy-specific treatment goals bycompleting an Individualized Recovery Plan upon intake into services, reviewed goalsquarterly and annually with members, adjusting as clinically appropriate• Conducted individual and group therapy utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based therapymodalities, including EMDR, DBT and Ego-State Therapy• Collaborated with treatment team to ensure member needs are addressed and supportedappropriately utilizing a holistic approach• Enhancement of advanced clinical skills through ongoing professional development andconsultation Show less • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and create treatment goals by completing an Individualized Recovery Plan upon intake into services• Continued quarterly and annual assessments with members to reflect collaboratively on their Individualized Recovery Plan and treatment goals, adjusting as clinically appropriate• Provide intensive case management by supporting members to access basic needs, applying for state and federal benefits, and connecting to community agencies• Provide trauma-informed care while working with members to complete safety plans for intimate partner violence, commercial sexual exploitation, and/or suicide• Support members with continued medication management and coordinating with mental health and medical providers Show less

  • Clinical Director

    Apr 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Trauma Therapist

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Service Manager

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
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  Upaya counseling, llc

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  Therapist

  • Conducted individual and family therapy with teens and adults, specializing in Dialectical BehaviorTherapy• Co-facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group, teaching clients skills utilizing variousapproaches applicable to all learning styles• Participated in weekly DBT Consultation Team Meetings comprised of case consultation,training, and application of DBT skills for clinicians• Supported clients with skill acquisition and generalization through coaching calls Show less

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  Cozy chair counseling, llc

  Nov 2024 - now

  Therapist