Caitlin Zike
Waxhaw
Summary
Professional with a strong foundation with clinical practice and client support. Experienced in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Skilled in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and adapting to the evolving needs of clients in order to deliver them successful results in their therapeutic plan of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Alexander Youth Network
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Created therapeutic activities centered around arts and crafts, physical activities, journaling, group counseling, animal assisted therapy, and academics.
- Assisted clients in working towards their therapeutic goals listed in their Person of Care Plans to help them transition from Day Treatment to the public school system.
- Special Skills include: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR Certification, and First Aid Certification.
Behavioral Health Counselor
Alexander Youth Network
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked as a direct care provider for children ages 5-12 in a Psychiatric Residential Care Facility.
- Assisted clients in working towards their therapeutic goals identified by therapist to help them transition into their homes with foster care families or their biological families.
- Special Skills include: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR Certification, and First Aid Certification.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina05-2016
Masters - Social Work
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina05-2019
Skills
- Stress management strategies
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Alexander Youth Network
03.2019 - 08.2020
Behavioral Health Counselor
Alexander Youth Network
06.2016 - 09.2019
Masters - Social Work
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Internships
Mecklenburg Guardian ad Litem Program
Guardian ad Litem Student Intern, Charlotte, North Carolina November 2017-May 2019
- Court advocate for youth in Charlotte’s foster care system.
- Met with clients, their biological families, foster families, teachers, therapists, and constituents to assess and evaluate client’s progress before implementing interventions and making recommendations for the child’s treatment before the court.
Foster Care Case Worker Intern
Elon Homes and Schools for Children Charlotte, North Carolina August 2015-May 2016
- Worked for a non-for profit foster care program for children ages 0-18.
- Collaborated with clients, their biological families, and foster families while connecting them to community resources to help children reach reunification or adoption.
- Assess and evaluate client’s progress and biopsychosocial well-being in order to make recommendations or changes to youth’s case plans in court.