Vanessa Casper

Experience

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  Five Points Fitness

  Apr 1997 - Apr 2001

  Personal Trainer/Sales Associate

  Sold nutritional products and gym memberships as well as personal trained clients on a daily basis. Exceeded sales expectations for monthly goals. (4 years)

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  Community Alternatives, Inc.

  Dec 1998 - May 2009

  Clinic Director,Outpatient Therapist and BSC/ MT

  * Managed staff and psychiatric clinic outpatient therapy and medication management across two offices.* Identified, analyzed, and executed solutions across complex administration and supervision issues and developed and implemented policies, programs, and processes by formulating and implementing short/long range strategies and treatment plans to achieve desired outcomes.* Delivered counseling in a multifaceted environment using sound, clinical judgement, and problem-solving skills to provide care by engaging clients in individual and group therapy.* Assessed clients, developed treatment plans, and generated a comprehensive crisis plan. Show less

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  WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA PSYCH CARE

  May 2009 - Sept 2023

  * Delivered School-Based Mental Health services to Aliquippa School District by piloting the program and obtaining state approval to implement services within school settings; expanded this program to seven school districts within Beaver County which is still running successfully to date.* Community Outreach Liaison at Youth Ambassador Programs, Town Hall Meetings, Safe School Symposium, and other events to promote and speak publicly about the importance of mental health.* Managed the staff and everyday needs of the school based office. SAP Certified. Help manage and provide care to the school in certain situations (lockdown after care, death of a student or teacher aftercare) * Hosted an annual Mental and Physical Health Fair at the school- to expose students/staff to ways to care for their mind, body and soul. Show less * Community Outreach Liaison at Youth Ambassador Programs, Town Hall Meetings, Safe School Symposium, and other events to promote and speak publicly about the importance of mental health.* Accomplished department objectives through effective management, planning, and mental health evaluation within school-based activity needs and created learning opportunities for district students and staff by hosting a Wellness Fair to introduce ways to care for the mind, body, and soul.* Supervised and trained group therapy staff and generated reports for continuous process improvement.* Partnered with treatment team, client families, and school-based contacts to provide exceptional care.* Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Developed and maintained productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to clients and colleagues. Show less

  • School Based Supervisor and Therapist

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2023

  • Group Therapy Supervisor, Summer Camp Supervisor, Outpatient Therapist, MT/BHS

    May 2009 - Sept 2023
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  Psychology and Learning Center

  Aug 2023 - now

  School Based Director / Community Outreach Coordinator

  * Direct oversight of the school-based outpatient program to deliver and expand universal prevention programs to all students at school districts based on identified needs by serving as a first point of contact for all school-based referrals, review of referral and assignment to therapist.* Conduct meetings with identified school-based personnel in the local districts as needs arise to build relationships to expand the school-based outpatient programs within the community.* Complete annual performance evaluations and staff meetings for all school-based staff.* Represent PLC at county and community events to forge partnerships within the community to uncover and identify potential sources for new opportunities to implement additional outreach programs. Show less