CSW / Former MSW Intern - Changes Counseling
(2025-08)
- Deliver Evidence-Based Therapy: Conduct individual therapy sessions and clinical evaluations utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients navigating substance use and domestic violence charges.
- Apply a Trauma-Informed Lens: Integrate trauma-informed care principles across all clinical interventions, assessments, and exit interviews to ensure a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment.
- Facilitate Group Therapy: Facilitate psychoeducational and process-oriented substance use treatment groups tailored for court-mandated individuals.
- Develop Treatment Plans: Create and implement comprehensive, goal-oriented treatment plans in collaborative partnership with clients to satisfy court mandates and support personal recovery.
- Systems Advocacy & Coordination: Liaise professionally with probation officers, legal systems, and community partners to advocate for client needs and report compliance accurately.
Clinical Associate (BSW Intern) - Changes Counseling
(2025-01 - 2025-05)
- Managed client scheduling to ensure efficient session arrangements.
- Recorded and maintained detailed treatment plans supporting evidence-based practices.
- Conducted urine analyses and administered progress surveys to monitor treatment effectiveness.
Special Education Teacher - Utah Behavioral Services
(2023-09 - 2025-01)
- Created and executed academic plans in math and language arts for students with developmental disabilities.
- Administered and interpreted academic assessments to track student growth.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of caseworkers, administrators, and clinicians to provide tailored learning resources.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) & Mentor - Utah Behavioral Services
(2020-08 - 2025-01)
- Team Leadership & Coaching: Led, coached, and developed a small team of junior behavioral staff, ensuring high-fidelity execution of academic plans and clinical protocols.
- Talent Acquisition & Interviewing: Actively participated in the hiring process by conducting employee interviews and evaluating candidates for behavioral health roles.
- Staff Training: Spearheaded the onboarding and field training of junior staff, focusing on assessment interpretation, data collection, and behavioral reduction strategies.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partnered with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and clinical social workers to implement both behavioral and social work interventions, optimizing holistic client progress.
- Direct Client Care: Provided dedicated, one-on-one therapeutic care following strict behavioral reduction and skill acquisition protocols.
- Data-Driven Treatment: Collected and recorded precise behavioral data to inform treatment plan adjustments and communicated clinical progress effectively to parents, caregivers, and administrative staff.
Outdoor Recreation Technician - United States Air Force – Eielson AFB - Alaska
(2020-06 - 2021-08)
- Maintained park facilities and equipment while ensuring guest safety.
- Provided safety training for guests regarding the use of boats and recreation equipment.
