Taryn James, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

United States

Austin, Texas Area

Conduct assessments of individuals and families with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes.Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.Complete assessments of campus needs to prioritize service delivery.Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of student needs… Show more Conduct assessments of individuals and families with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes.Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.Complete assessments of campus needs to prioritize service delivery.Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of student needs, developing effective interventions, and building school capacity.Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services. Facilitate crisis response and provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers.Demonstrate the use of evidence informed practices in their interventions.Utilize data in assessing needs of, planning interventions for individual students, groups, and/or whole school population.Maintain accurate, complete and punctual records, as well as safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of information as required by law, District policy, and licensing requirements.Adhere to state and District mandating reporting requirements as they pertain to safety concerns.Ensure that students and their families are provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.Utilize evidence-informed practices, skills, and techniques that reflect the understanding of the role of culture in the helping process.Empower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

5th-8th Grade Special Education Teacher and Case Manager

Northbrook, Il

Conducted initial and periodic ongoing assessments for 30+ residents. Led psychosocial support groups to cultivate residents’ strengths and to help them manage/address symptoms related to mental health diagnoses.Effectively communicated with residents to provide 1:1 supportive counseling and therapy.Utilized crisis management techniques in daily oversight of the residents.Proficient in Point Click Care software in completing regular Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Area… Show more Conducted initial and periodic ongoing assessments for 30+ residents. Led psychosocial support groups to cultivate residents’ strengths and to help them manage/address symptoms related to mental health diagnoses.Effectively communicated with residents to provide 1:1 supportive counseling and therapy.Utilized crisis management techniques in daily oversight of the residents.Proficient in Point Click Care software in completing regular Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Area Assessment Summary (CAAS) evaluations.Coordinated discharge and transfer planning and provided guidance for community reentry.Consulted with members of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to manage and address all aspects of residents’ care as well as to modify and refine residents’ care plans. Show less

Winnetka, Il

Counseled individuals and families affected by autism or other disabilities on the autism spectrum. Engaged, assessed and empowered clients throughout the therapy process to encourage and foster inner strength and growth. Collaborated with team members to strengthen family therapy work and family dynamics.

Maywood, Il

Provided individual therapy to high school patients incorporating theoretical frameworks such as CBT, Feminist Approach, Strengths-Based, and Solution-Focused.Conducted Mental Health/Initial Risk Assessments. Planned and led weekly classroom presentations about anger management, relationships, anxiety, stress, and life/social skills training and development.Collaborated with doctors and nurse practitioners to manage and review patient cases.Constructed and ran an Anxiety and… Show more Provided individual therapy to high school patients incorporating theoretical frameworks such as CBT, Feminist Approach, Strengths-Based, and Solution-Focused.Conducted Mental Health/Initial Risk Assessments. Planned and led weekly classroom presentations about anger management, relationships, anxiety, stress, and life/social skills training and development.Collaborated with doctors and nurse practitioners to manage and review patient cases.Constructed and ran an Anxiety and Depression booth at the annual School-Based Health Center Health Fair. Show less

Chicago, Il

Completed 10 clinical Social Work courses. Co-facilitated and presented information at the Illinois Council on Family Relations Conference in Champaign, IL. Co-facilitated and presented at the Illinois Coalition for School Health Centers Regional Meeting at Beethoven Elementary School in Chicago, IL. Participated in the Health Disparities and Social Justice Conference 2013 at DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Co-facilitated an all-school bullying assembly at Melrose Park… Show more Completed 10 clinical Social Work courses. Co-facilitated and presented information at the Illinois Council on Family Relations Conference in Champaign, IL. Co-facilitated and presented at the Illinois Coalition for School Health Centers Regional Meeting at Beethoven Elementary School in Chicago, IL. Participated in the Health Disparities and Social Justice Conference 2013 at DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Co-facilitated an all-school bullying assembly at Melrose Park Elementary School in Melrose Park, IL. Show less

Fort Collins, Co

Used various social work practices at micro and macro levels to help individuals, families and the larger communities the agency serves. Observed and participated in clinical counseling with a Licensed Social Worker.Administered intake assessments and other clinical-based assessments with clients.Co-facilitated a support group for boys aged 9 to 12, focusing on values, self-awareness and empowerment. Conducted home visits with children and adult clients.Worked at the CORE… Show more Used various social work practices at micro and macro levels to help individuals, families and the larger communities the agency serves. Observed and participated in clinical counseling with a Licensed Social Worker.Administered intake assessments and other clinical-based assessments with clients.Co-facilitated a support group for boys aged 9 to 12, focusing on values, self-awareness and empowerment. Conducted home visits with children and adult clients.Worked at the CORE after school program for elementary and middle school aged children. Show less

Assistant Counselor 2008, Counselor in Training 2006, Leader in Training 2005.Employed multitasking and time management to keep cabin of 8 campers on scheduleInstructor for biking activity.Leadership: led campers in activities; kept campers engaged and interactive.Problem solving: creative and resourceful in resolving camper issues.

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

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Social Work/Sociology

Social Work/Sociology

Semester Abroad

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