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Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Area

Excel in a role that combines case management, counseling and coordination of services for the severely mentally ill.Partner with clinicians, clients and family members to deliver accurate mental health diagnoses and collaborative treatment plans. Specific experience serving diverse clients, including cultural and sexual minorities.Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions; noted for creating an environment of safety and acceptance needed for favorable exploration of the individual.Skilled in assessment, case management and continuing care planning, strengthened through active involvement with the entire LifeWorks treatment team, area agencies and other community resources.Resolve urgent or emergency situations swiftly and with extreme care.

Portland, Oregon Area

Proactively sought out this volunteer position to gain experience in individual, couple and group counseling.Conducted client intake interviews for disenfranchised, low-income persons, producing psychosocial assessment and mental health diagnoses.

Portland, Oregon Area

As an intern for the Developmental Disabilities Services Division, created productive therapeutic relationships with a diverse range of clients, providing case management and assisting with intake, eligibility determination and documentation.Leveraged strengths in planning and meeting facilitation, serving as an active contributor in interdisciplinary crisis prevention meetings.Facilitated group therapy, resulting in increased client stability.

Portland, Oregon Area

Led a high-performing, 17-member team whose primary mission was to produce long-range plans in the areas of environmental protection, and sustainable and livable communities. Oversaw research, community and business outreach and implementation strategies.Spearheaded the development and implementation of conflict management practices within the bureau. These efforts improved morale and the efficiencies with which projects were completed.Tapped to serve as the diversity coordinator; initiated programming to foster a climate of equity and inclusion within the bureau and the communities served by BPS.

Master Of Social Work (Msw)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Studies