Caring for my 4 dogs and 2 cats
Cassandra Erickson
Clinical Social Worker
Edmonton,WA
Summary
Background includes working with veterans and sexual assault survivors. Well-qualified counselor with focused and dedicated approach. Skilled in conducting one-on-one therapy to deal with diverse struggles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
Everett Vet Center
Everett, WA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Program Therapist Intern
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
Smokey Point, WA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assist patients in setting treatment goals.
- Provide patients with resources needed in continuing their treatment upon discharge.
- Coordinate aftercare with patient’s current healthcare providers..
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and resident team to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Teacher's Assistant
University Of Washington, Seattle
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Taught 4 sections and instructing over 50 students per semester in psychology research methods.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students interested, including debates, practical activities and experiments during the transition to online learning due to COVID19.
Mental Health Technician
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Compass Health WISe Program.
- Everett, WA.
- Work as part of a team to provide wrap-around services to children and their family.
- Help the client hone their coping skills in the community.
- Provide support for the client or family during crises.
Dialectical Behavior Support Facilitator
Service Alternatives
Everett, WA
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Plan weekly DBT skills groups that adhere to the DBT skills manual.
- Support co-facilitators in planning and implementing therapy groups.
- Interact therapeutically with clients and assist them in skills acquisitions.
Behavioral Intervention and Support Specialist
Service Alternatives
Everett, WA
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide crisis intervention for youths ages 12-17 in a short-term group home setting.
- Strive to help teens going through difficult circumstances learn to understand and manage their emotions in a healthier and more productive manner.
Helpline Advocate
New Beginnings
Seattle, WA
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Answer helpline for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and providing initial emotional support.
- Screened in more than 40 participants to receive services such as emotional support, financial and legal assistance.
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Navy
Naval Base Ventura County , CA
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided 24/7 on-call advocacy for more than 250 military members and civilians.
- Provided monthly training on sexual assault prevention and consent to more than 80 military members for a total of more than 800 hours of training.
- Supported survivors through various systems including law enforcement, healthcare, and social services.
Electronics Technician
United States Navy
San Nicolas Island, CA
12.2010 - 01.2014
- Performed 560 hours of preventive and 480 hours of corrective maintenance on 72 pieces of communication, navigation and weather observation equipment.
- Managed ordering, tracking, and receipt of more than $500,000 worth of equipment, parts and supplies and maintained supply inventory exceeding $1 million in value.
- Received two Letters of Commendation for Professional Achievement.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Concentration
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 09.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 09.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
Building rapport
Interests
Activism
Indoor plants
Travel
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
Everett Vet Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher's Assistant
University Of Washington, Seattle
03.2020 - 06.2020
Program Therapist Intern
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Social Work - Clinical Concentration
University of Washington
09.2019 - 06.2021
Mental Health Technician
01.2019 - 09.2019
Dialectical Behavior Support Facilitator
Service Alternatives
09.2018 - 01.2019
Behavioral Intervention and Support Specialist
Service Alternatives
06.2018 - 01.2019
Helpline Advocate
New Beginnings
02.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Washington
09.2016 - 06.2018
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Navy
07.2012 - 01.2014
Electronics Technician
United States Navy
12.2010 - 01.2014
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