Work:
The University of Kansas
Lecturer
KCSL Head Start
Child and Family Supervisor
Compass Behavioral Health
Case Manager
Harvest America Corporation
Program Director
USD #457 - Garden City, KS
Special Education Paraprofessional
Education:
The University of Kansas
MSW in Social Work
Fort Hays State University
BSW in Social Work
Garden City Community College
Associates
Garden City High School
High School Diploma
Skills:
I am trained to administer Bio-Psychosocial assessments, suicide assessments, Becks Depression Assessments and other forms of assessments. I am able to diagnosis mental health disorders, and provide various treatment modalities such as; Child Play Based Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Individual and Family Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing. I have experience in facilitation education, treatment, psychosocial, and self-help groups. I have 15 years of experience as an administrator and/or supervisor. I adhere to the National Association of Social Workers, Code of Ethics and Core Values. I am culturally competent. I am a member of the Kansas Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and organizational skills. I am self-motived and have self-initiative. I have high integrity and great work ethic. I am a team player. I am flexible and willing to learn new skills. I have the innate ability to get people to open up to me, develop rapport and establish trust almost immediately. I have basic Spanish speaking skills. I have computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Publisher.