Sarah Willyerd

Years of experience in sales-retail/leasing/management, incredibly strong relator to others. 4.5 years of directly working with mental health in a top-rated psychiatric institution. Years of experience working with complex mental health disorders including suicide. 5.5 years of experience as a Senior Social Worker in a juvenile correctional institution. Over 1000 hours of yoga/meditation trainings including the Shiva Sutras and the Path of Meditation (also known as the paths of truth/awakening/peace/enlightenment). 14 years of juvenile probation experience involving high-risk probationers and unique criminogenic needs-sex offender, mental health issues, gang and gun involvement, and chemical dependence.

Significant experience in Victim Advocacy, and Homelessness, and Residential Care.

Advanced Psychiatric Technician - Huntsman Mental Health Institute - Salt Lake

(2021-02 - 2026-02)

• Ensures a safe, consistent, and therapeutic environment.
• Knowledgeable in psychological disorders (DSM-5) as well as recognizing and attending to clinical disorders.
• Highly adept at utilizing trauma-sensitive approaches in crisis with the intent to prevent re-traumatization.
• A knowing of how and when to apply the following: Choice Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Change Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Unique ability to help patients engage in treatment; creator of therapeutic opportunities.
• Interdisciplinary team member who contributes to treatment planning: individual behavior plans, behavioral chain analysis, behavioral tracking sheets, diary cards, and journaling.
• Advanced groups leader-community meetings, wrap-up groups, DBT, and this list could continue.
• Highly adept at data analysis and working in case management systems.
• Team player who completes job duties with timeliness and pride.

Shop Manager (Men's Clothing/Kuhl; a multi-million-dollar shop) - Scheels - Sandy

(2013-01 - 2021-12)

Full-time 2020-2021, part-time weekend warrior 2013-2020.

• Effectively ordered for and managed a muti-million dollar shop.
• Remarkably strong interpersonal skills that contributed to long-standing relationships with customers.
• Impressive work ethic and manager of competing priorities. Supported colleagues in all aspects of life.
• Always a contender for top sales in clothing; #1 in sales for men's clothing December 2020.

Senior Social Worker (Girls Focus Program) - Hennepin County - Minnesota

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

• Placed a strong emphasis on building relationships, confidence, and strengths with residents of circumstances, mental health issues, and cultures (American Indian, Somali, Kenyan).
• Tailored treatment plans, behavioral intervention plans, behavioral tracking sheets, and diary cards.
• Incorporated mindfulness into everyday activities to increase awareness and grounding.
• Utilized therapeutic skills/techniques to help individuals increase their optimal window of functioning.
• Experienced in crisis intervention as well as person-centered case planning.
• Facilitated weekly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills and groups: Girls Circle Heart, Mother/Daughter, Decision Points, recreation/running, arts/crafts.
• Contributed to team, clinical, and DBT consultation meetings.
• Participated in 3 strategic plans; skilled at prioritizing, completing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborated with probation officers/community-based resources to provide the highest level of care.

Juvenile Probation Officer (Intake) - State of Utah - Salt Lake County, UT

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

• Knowledgeable about current trends and best practices: Cost Benefit Analysis, Behavioral chains, Beyond Basic needs; Social Living Skills
• Came to know and tactfully monitor youthful offenders; built long-standing relationships.
• Accurately assessed needs of families and conceptualized helpful treatment plans.
• Utilized many evidenced-based practices to facilitated compliance with court orders and reinforced prosocial behavior/accomplishments: Motivational Interviewing, Carey Guides, Thinking for Change, etc.
• Composed court reports and articulated progress in Court; made holistic, well-thought out and fair sentencing recommendations.

Second Bachelor's - Psychology with an emphasis in adolescent care/treatment and Stress Science-Biology of development throughout the lifespan - University of Utah

Continuing Education Classes - Psychology - University of Utah (2021-01 - 2026-12)

MA - Psychology, ABT; all but thesis - Michigan Professional School of Psychology (2007-01 - 2010-12)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Services/Counseling - Old Dominion University (1992-01 - 1996-12)