Ricky Becker, LCSW

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About me
Co-Founder / Chief Clinical Officer
Education
- Portland State University
  2010 - 2012
  Masters Degree Social Work
  Activities and Societies: Outdoor Club trip coordinator and instructor
- The Evergreen State College
  2000 - 2003
  Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Experience
- River Drifters White Water Rafting
  Jun 2005 - Oct 2012
  Raft Guide
  Responsible for safely navigating class III-V rapids and providing an entertaining and memorable experience for each passenger.
- SageWalk
  Mar 2007 - Oct 2009
  Field Supervisor, Head Field Instructor, Field Instructor
- Morrison Child and Family Services -- Breakthrough Day Treatment
  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
  Intern (Youth Care Specialist, Therapist)
  9 month graduate school (MSW) internship. Group, individual and family therapy specializing in alcohol and drug treatment for adolescents.
- Valley Catholic High School
  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
  Outdoor Program Coordinator
  Planned, proposed and facilitated all outdoor program activities for the high school.
- Portland Public Schools
  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012
  Intern (School Social Worker)
  9 month graduate school (MSW) internship. My role as the only social worker in this alternative high school setting included: Individual, group and family therapy, mediation and conflict resolution, supporting students with problems both in and out of school, advocating for student needs and supporting the schools need for a mental health specialist on site.
- Portland State University
  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012
  Outdoor Program Trip Leader
  Planned and led university outdoor trips for students and community members.
- New Vision Wilderness
  Nov 2016 - Jan 2019
  Individual, group and family therapy using many different therapeutic modalities.
  - Clinical Director
    Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
  - Lead Wilderness Therapist
    Dec 2012 - Jan 2019
  - Clinical Coordinator / Lead Therapist
    Dec 2012 - Jan 2019
  - Assistant Clinical Director
    Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
- Ricky Becker Inc. // Integrative Approach
  Jan 2019 - now
  Clinical Consultant
- Integrative Approach
  Jan 2019 - now
  Clinical Consultant
- Cobalt Family Consulting
  Jan 2024 - now
  Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer
  Cobalt Family Consulting provides premier support, access, case management and direct service via private pay and on an as needed basis for families needing support navigating mental health.
Licenses & Certifications
- Oregon Refferal Agent
  Oregon Department of Human Services Children's Care Licensing Program
  Jan 2022
- Licensed Clinical Social Woker
  Oregon and Idaho Board of Social Workers
  Apr 2017