Emma Sander Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

•Provided individual counseling, case management, and related services to clients in mental health programs both in school and clinic settings •Sustained billable hours as determined by supervisor •Worked with a dynamic team of therapists to provide quality mental health therapy to children, youth, and families in the clinic setting•Maintained accurate and thorough clinical records as per agency, county and state requirements •Provided all services utilizing a strengths-based, CBT informed, family-focused, client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally competent approach that was integrated with other services •Participated in individual supervision, staff meetings, and all-staff meetings as scheduled •Screened clients for substance abuse and health care issues and referred to appropriate services

Seattle, Washington, United States

Wintonia Community Housing – Seattle, WA 2017 – 2018 Coming Home Housing Stability Specialist •Provided intensive individualized housing case management for 23 individuals transitioning out of homelessness to a supportive housing first community •Provided emotional support and advocacy to assist in the transition into permanent housing, using various therapeutic strategies such as motivational interviewing and trauma informed care •Established treatment plans by conducting intakes and assessing client’s need for medical care, mental health treatment, and behavioral intervention•Provided emotional support for individuals experiencing substance abuse disorder, using astrength-based approach •Met with clients regularly and recorded significant interactions in the organization database •Provided immediate crisis intervention and resolution to ensure safety of staff and residents •Assisted new clients with gaining benefits by advocating for them at DSHS and SSI•Maintained accurate information in client files in keeping with agency, state, and county federal guidelines

Seattle, Washington, United States

•Provided ongoing residential support for 36 clients experiencing severe persistent mental health issues •Coordinated client needs, including assistance with medical/dental appointments, meetings with case manager and ANRP, engagement with community-based support networks, services for food banks, as well as assistance with housing and vocational services•Attempted daily contact and provided emotional support as needed to develop individual growth goals•Met with clients individually and used various therapeutic strategies to facilitate mental health stability •Monitored medication of individual clients and encouraged them to adhere to prescribed medication regimen•Assessed and monitored client mental health status and recorded significant interactions and events in daily and monthly clinical notes while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team for any changes in baseline •Organized and supervised recreational outings of clients and life skill groups•Maintained client records in keeping with agency, county, state, and federal guidelines

Seattle, Wa

• Plan and implement activities and events with residents of supportive housing-first community • Coordinate social and cultural activities with assistance from residents• Supervise and attend outings with residents • Provide emotional support and de-escalation for individuals within the community • Secure donations from community organizations for resident activities • Outreach new contacts and organizations for donations and support • Participate in identifying issues and problems and developing solutions • Approach clients from the disease model perspective

Manhattan, Ny

• Worked with staff supervisors to conduct psychological research experiments• Applied knowledge of Microsoft Excel and (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) SPSS in order to compile data files• Recorded physiological data of participants through operation of EEG apparatus

Manhattan, Ny

• Used writing skills to edit press released effectively and skillfully • Conducted research for a variety of company including tourist attractions agencies in the NY area

Master Of Arts - Ma, Counseling Psychology, Graduated

Activities and Societies: -Master of Arts in Counseling (CACREP accredited) -Honors: Dean’s Honors List, GPA 3.8 -Honor Society: Chi Sigma.

Bachelor Of Art, Psychology

Psychology