psychotherapist/ Social Worker

Posted on: 2008-07-09

KATHY FIELD 8558 140th St W., Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 Home Phone: (952)432-4578 *Cell phone: (952)913-5698 [email protected] EDUCATION Masters in Clinical Social Work; University of St. Thomas/ College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota. May 2008. Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Life (emphasis on Family Systems); University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie,Wisconsin. May 1981. Minor: Speech Communications SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCES Psychotherapist for adults in an Urban Counseling Center; treatment of mental health using a variety of therapeutic interventions.(2007-present) Diagnosis of clients on the DSMIV criteria.(2007-present) Safety planning for clients; crisis referrals and assessments for suicidal and homicidal risk. (ongoing) Facilitated psychoeducational support groups for children in the areas of family change, friendship, grief and social skills (1998-2007) Provided crisis support for families (both adults and children) in the elementary school (1998-2007) Created and facilitated a friendship group for children with medical issues at school, to increase assets and overcome barriers for children. (2006) Gave elementary age appropriate classroom presentations on peace, safe touch, bullying /teasing, community connections, and sensitivity awareness. (1998-2006). Met with children and parents individually for support; used psychodynamic skills with these clients.(ongoing) Wrap team facilitation: Facilitated several wrap teams for children with mental health diagnosis. Recipient of a Scott County Family Net Outstanding Plan Award. (2002-2004) Assessed and wrote safety plans for children and adults who were in abusive or domestic violent situations. (1998- present) Grant writing: wrote and successfully funded a grant to train teachers on trauma and children. (internship- 2006-2007) Developed and used a plan for ethical dilemmas and assessing professional boundaries. (ongoing) Assessed the biopsychosocial situation of client and implemented plans to address the whole person in the environment. (1986-present) Helped create a Family Resource Center, through the Weed and Seed Program in my role as Family Support Worker. (1998-2002) Participated in the Family Service Collaborative, IEP teams, Children’s Mental Health Collaborative, and TAT team (1998-present) Latino Parenting Support Group Facilitator(2001). Mandated reporting to child protection when necessary (ongoing) Record keeping, client case notes, treatment plans and data entry for client case files (ongoing). LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS MSW, LGSW(2008) Wrap-Around Facilitator Certification and Train the Trainer Training (2002) State of Minnesota Pre-kindergarten Teaching License (current) Restorative Group Conference Facilitation Training (2000) Cultural trainings (ongoing) WORK HISTORY 2007 Therapist, MSW intern Urban Counseling Center, Catholic Charities 2007 Teacher; Tutor Sylvan Learning Center 2006 School Social Worker, MSW intern Richfield Intermediate School 2004 Relief Staff Worker Robert B Lewis House Battered Women’s Shelter 1998-2006 Elementary School Family Support Worker Community Action Council 1986-97 Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Family Education 1991-92 Preschool Developmental Screener School District #16 1984-86 Preschool Teacher Small World Preschool