Andrew Knapp, Lmsw, Cadc Email & Phone Number

Portland, Me, Us

Portland, Maine, United States

Portland, Maine, United States

- Facilitate support groups for clients in the detoxification program utilizing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help change thought processes and behaviors. My groups focus on encouraging the use of positive activities and hobbies while in recovery.- Facilitate art therapy support groups for clients transitioning from the detoxification program to reduce stress, express feelings & explore creativity. The group helps clients develop skills that can be used throughout their life. - Provide case management including biopsychosocial assessments, updating of medical records and connecting clients to available community resources.- Provide clients with individual counseling and support.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

- Facilitated Art/Support Group for men experiencing homelessness.- Co-facilitated Grief & Loss Group for women.- Met with individual clients weekly as needed.- Provided documentation to Clinical Directory and formal case managers for clients.- Provided research to clients with available housing options to meet their needs.

East Hartford, Connecticut

- Assessed clients for mental & emotional health. PHQ-9 Depression Assessment.- Conducted BIMS - Brief Interview for Mental Status.- Met with clients individually as needed to address emotional challenges and complaints.- Problem solved and developed solutions to issues such as roommate conflicts.- Participated in regular team meetings to collaborate on client care.- Organized a Veterans Flag project to recognize all veterans in the Long Term Care section of the facility.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: ASB (Alternative Spring Break) Volunteered for Baltimore Humane Society & Volunteered for United Saints Recovery.

Study Abroad Summer Program (England)