Conducted evaluations for admission to treatment, level of care assessments, and diagnosis. Provided individual therapy to males, females, adults, and juveniles with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and/or history of sex offending. Facilitates weekly group therapy sessions: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Sex Offender group, and Substance Use Intervention group. Developed treatment plans, assisted clients in achieving progress towards goals, and measured client progress. Worked with clients in crisis and effectively communicated in high stress situations. Implemented new groups and restructured schedule to accommodate clients when the need arose. Collaborated with local community agencies clients were also involved in. Consulted with and provided consultation to fellow team members.

Designed and distributed two custom surveys, analyzed all collected data, and produced analytical reports. Provided regular data updates to stakeholders for multiple ongoing surveys. Created an onboarding packet for orientation of new graduate assistants. Identified and referenced key documents in the institution’s HLC Accreditation argument. Maintained an updated webpage for the HLC Accreditation process.

Implemented a research request form for faculty and staff to complete when contacting our department. Created standard consent language used in surveys distributed from our department. Designed and distributed over 25 custom surveys, analyzed all collected data, and produced analytical reports. Assisted in the institution’s HLC Accreditation process. Built an internal web page for the institution’s HLC Accreditation. Produced an annual fact book consisting of institutional-wide data. Completed ad-hoc requests. Recognized by supervisor and clients for outstanding work.

Commended by supervisors for my professionalism and level of rapport with clients. Assisted clients in application of learned skills and demonstrated appropriate behaviors. Enforced policies and implemented disciplinary action when necessary. Oversaw approximately 20-40 clients on my own during daily activities. Provided insight to aid the safety and proficiency of the facility. Gained valuable knowledge relating to the criminal justice system and those involved in it.

Gained the trust and confidence of the caseworkers to meet and work with clients independently. Applied knowledge of criminal justice and psychological theories during individual program meetings with clients. Aided clients in the creation of individualized reentry plans and development of new skills. Organized over 100 files in audit order.