Sandy Dempsey, Msw, Lswaic, Imh-E® Email & Phone Number

I provide individual, conjoint, and family mental health therapy to assigned clients, including children (0-6) and perinatal adults, to support recovery from anxiety, depression, and trauma-exposure. I facilitate biopsychosocial mental health assessment to determine program eligibility, diagnosis, and clinical recommendations. I collaborate with WISe (wraparound) teams and other collateral contacts (school, child welfare, medical) for case management and consultation.

Seattle, Washington, United States

I delivered the Promoting First Relationships (PFR) intervention to parents recently reunified with their young children after child welfare involvement and collaborated with members of the research team around family barriers to accessing intervention.

Seattle, Washington, United States

I facilitated up to 8 weekly strength-based social work assessments of families of children at-risk or suspected of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. I developed and implemented a pilot program of a brief intervention to support families’ post-diagnosis processing/planning, including completing and presenting a program evaluation. I contributed to neurodiversity-affirming diagnostic formulation and intervention recommendations to families, as part of an interdisciplinary team. I coordinated a regional disability empowerment conference in collaboration with trainees and faculty from 13 LEND (Leadership Education on Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders) programs across 10 states.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Renton, Washington, United States

I engaged multiple stakeholders (family, teachers, school administrators) in ecological assessments of students/families and provided case management for identified families in Inclusive Preschool program. I coordinated and implemented a research project to assess the effectiveness of a social emotional curriculum implementation. I facilitated individual and group interventions to support students’ social-emotional skills in their classroom. I implemented a school-based SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. I participated in district level initiatives including family engagement, community needs assessment, social-emotional learning, and dual-credit programming.

Everett, Wa

I managed a caseload of 50 children (age 0-3) from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds who participated in the Early Intervention Program. I facilitated development of each child's Individualized Family Service Plan with family and service provider participation. I communicated with external partners such as medical providers, school districts, and social workers to ensure continuity of care for the children on my caseload. I supported families in understanding their rights and building their capacity to advocate for their children's unique needs and/or to access additional supports and services.I co-led an extensive program-wide process change to connect families with their Family Resources Coordinator immediately after their referral to the program. I mentored new Family Resources Coordinators through their onboarding and training process.

North Bend, Wa

I managed a caseload of 40-50 children (age 0-3) in the Early Intervention Program. I coordinated development of each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan, taking into account family priorities and family culture. I worked closely with all the members of a child’s team including family members, primary/specialty medical care, school district staff, and child welfare workers for continuity of care. I coached families in identifying relevant community resources and developing advocacy skills to support their children's needs.I led community outreach efforts to engage with women and children in transitional housing for the purpose of identifying appropriate supports and services. I represented the agency on a community-based resiliency committee to support a trauma-informed approach to community services. I conducted parent/community trainings related to school and healthcare advocacy.

Carnation, Wa

I coordinated community programs to support youth with disabilities and their families in preparation for employment through collaboration with community partners and state agencies regarding service gaps and potential programs and interventions. I managed requirements of a program grant including proposal writing, budgeting, data collection, outcome reporting. I mobilized local business leaders as community volunteers to support agency programs and activities.

Greater Seattle Area

I collaborated with agency staff and community organizations to plan events and trainings geared toward families of people with developmental disabilities. I coordinated with other agencies on systems advocacy for developmental disabilities issues. I communicated with state legislators on policy issues relevant to people with developmental disabilities. I mentored individual coalition members on school and legislative advocacy issues. I managed member database, generated reporting efficiencies, and coordinated change in CRM software.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Honors Program; Cooperative Education Program; Beta Alpha Psi (accounting fraternity) General Vice President.