Emily Obenshain, Lmsw Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Supervision of Site-Based Counselors-Provide weekly/on-going supervision for 22 counselors at various academiesMonthly School Counseling Department Meetings-Support department director in leading one all-day meeting per month-Plan internal and external PD opportunities, case study exercisesHiring and Training of New Hires-Conduct phone screens and first round interview with department director-Manage, update and provide training for new hiresCrisis Support to Schools-Organize and support site-based counselors in providing grief services-Connect with outside counseling agencies, crisis dogs, etc. for additional support-Threat Assessment support and/or training on campuses Management of Internship Program-Direct supervision for Interns on GHA campuses; field instructor-Training of Interns for academy specific focusSupport of Training at School Level-Youth Mental Health First Aide (YMHFA)-Suicide Prevention (ACT on Facts)Grant Support-Grant writing when opportunities arise

Phoenix, Arizona Area

General Education Support, K-12-Provide individual and group school-based counseling-Respond to and provide individual and group crisis counseling to students and staff-Assess students experiencing active suicidal and/or homicidal ideation, threats and acute psychosis-Collaborate with families, academy administration and staff to develop a plan in response to student’s needs and psychiatric presentation-Provide students, families and staff referral information to community agencies for continued and long-term supportSpecial Education Support, K-12-Provide direct individual and group counseling and consultative services to students with IEP's-Develop behavioral accommodations and individualized behavior plans for identified students-Assist general education staff in the implementation of behavioral accommodations and behavior plans of identified students-Attend IEP's and special education evaluation meetings

Chandler, Arizona

Providing mental health therapy to individuals, couples and families, inclusive of children, adolescent and adults. Specializing in areas of: anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, anger, executive functioning, life coaching and time management strategies. Emphasis on children and families in school settings.

Lawndale, Ca

Jane Addams Middle School and William Green Elementary School-Conduct mental health, biopsychosocial intake assessments with parents and students from low-income backgrounds at the elementary and middle school level-Provide therapeutic interventions on a weekly basis for students with emotional and behavioral needs-Developing school-wide incentives to promote and increase student attendance-Facilitate a Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) group for adolescents who experience personal or community-based trauma-Lead a first grade friendship group, teaching social emotional and peer relation skills

Compton, Ca

Family centered treatment program housing the client's entire family within the apartment complex. Comprehensive on-site services that meet the needs of homeless substance abusing women and their families.-Clinical assessments-Treatment planning and diagnosing-Individual, group and family therapy-Crisis intervention-Case management-Substance abuse related activities-> Trained in Motivation Interviewing (MI)-> Certified in Seeking Safety Cognitive-behavioral therapy that encourages clients to safely explore the link between trauma and substance abuse. Focus of treatment is providing psychoeducation and safe coping skills in an integrated fashion.

Palo Alto, Ca

-Case Management-Group and Individual Therapy-Crisis Intervention-Behavior support and coaching-Study skills and executive functioning classes- Collect and track data on behavior progress and challenges-> Trained in crisis intervention-> Trained in teen violence intervention-> Certified trainer for 'Positive Discipline Action'Palo Alto Unified School District is a student-oriented district where children come first and where students always remain at the heart of everyone's commitment. The REACH Program provides children who have social-emotional and behavior issues with above resources.

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha National Honor Society, Dean's List, Research AssistantConcentration: Children and Families Mental.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Arizona Students Association, American Sign Language Student TeacherMinor: Family & Human Development American.

Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor