Cas McDaniel

Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and high-risk and safety assessments utilizing the CASE Approach to inform treatment planning and crisis intervention utilizing Smart Care and Cerner EHR. Provided evidence-based individual and group therapy using Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Led psychoeducational Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills groups to help clients develop skills for symptom management and emotional regulation.

Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee at Heartland Wellness Center, Community Research Foundation (2025-05 – 2026-05)

• Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and high-risk and safety assessments utilizing the CASE Approach to inform treatment planning and crisis intervention utilizing Smart Care and Cerner EHR.
• Provided evidence-based individual and group therapy using Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
• Led psychoeducational Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills groups to help clients develop skills for symptom management and emotional regulation.

Mental Health Counselor at Downtown IMPACT, Community Research Foundation (2022-05 – 2024-09)

• Developed client-centered treatment plans by conducting comprehensive behavioral, high-risk, and safety assessments using Cerner, SMART Care, and CASE and LEAP approaches.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions, including ACT, DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety, to support clients in managing symptoms and developing effective coping skills.
• Delivered comprehensive case management and discharge planning, connecting clients to community resources for housing retention, medication adherence, and gender affirming care.

Social Work Student at Eating Disorder Partial Hospitalization Program, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (2020-08 – 2021-05)

• Researched and created a database of community resources
• Provided discharge planning & connected patients to outside therapists & primary care physicians
• Created & updated patients' treatment plans to meet their treatment goals in the program
• Provided Case management support

Social Work Student at Senior Intensive Outpatient Program, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (2020-08 – 2021-05)

• Supported Patients in providing socio-emotional support and implementing CBT, DBT, and ACT skills learned in groups.
• Created an intergenerational program curriculum with youth and senior programs
• Created a database to track patients & measure-based care for the program
• Led patients in mindfulness exercises in groups

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of San Diego (2026-05)

B.S. in Bachelor of Social Work – San Diego State University (2021-05)