Katherine Seitz Email & Phone Number

Port Richey, Florida

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Counseled individuals, groups, and families regarding a broad range of issues such as mental health, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, grief, and a variety of psycho-educational topics using evidenced-based practices• Built therapeutic relationships with clients and their parents/guardians to promote change on the micro and/or mezzo levels• Expertly maintained through case notes used to monitor client progress and record work done on behalf of the client• Completed intakes with clients and their parents utilizing conceptual frameworks such as the systems theory, the person in the environment and strengths-based perspectives to guide the assessment process• Evaluated clients for suicidal ideation and handled critical cases with the utmost care and caution by following agency policy regarding such situations• Developed treatment plans in consultation with clients and their parents to increase treatment plan compliance• Consulted with clients, parents, teachers, and other school personnel to implement solutions regarding issues such as poor grades, misbehavior, peer issues, etc.• Referred clients to relevant community agencies allowing clients and their families to receive necessary support with important matters such as housing, clothing, work, additional mental health services, etc.

Port Richey, Florida

• Effectively communicated with customers to identify what would best suit their needs• Accurately completed transactions using a point of sales system• Worked diplomatically with supervisors and co-workers• Utilized effective time management skills• Maintained restaurant grade equipment

New Port Richey, Florida

• Developed and maintained positive working relationships with students, families, and staff • Co-facilitated Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World group, Girls on the Run group, Active Parenting group, weekly attendance groups, and daily STEPS meetings• Maintained a comprehensive record of important interactions with students and their families for effective case management• Utilized the person in the environment and strengths-based perspectives to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation• Helped facilitate multi-tiered of support and evaluate response to intervention data• Identified community agencies that could be of benefit to Richey Elementary School’s students and families• Supervised students during arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and other times when necessary• Communicate with student’s parents/guardians over the phone to remind them of upcoming appointments

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Connected with college students in person and on the phone with the intention of guiding them to resources meant to promote their personal and academic success

Master'S Degree, Social Work, 3.9

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, 3.5

Associate Of Arts - Aa, 3.4