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Natalie Smith, LCSW

Reading

Summary

Compassionate School Social Worker providing comprehensive support to students, families, and school staff. Expertise in assessing needs and developing tailored interventions, combined with strong attention to detail and innovative program delivery. Knowledgeable about community resources and committed to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. Dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting well-being through effective collaboration and advocacy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

Reading School District
10.2018 - Current
  • Work with teachers, administrators, school staff, students, parents/guardians and external resources to maximize equitable student support success.
  • Promote parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational and behavioral goals.
  • Provide crisis intervention support to students, families and educators, as well as an active member of the Crisis Response Team.
  • Middle School Social Work Department Head, Chair of the District Mental Health Committee, Student Assistance Program (SAP) Coordinator, and CORE Team Lead.
  • Support families in transition as the schools Homeless Liaison.
  • Provide trainings to staff on Trauma, based off of my completion of training through Lakeside Global Institute.
  • Aevidum Advisor working with students and staff to break the stigma of mental health.
  • Facilitate individual and group sessions to support in solving problems, setting and achieving goals, identifying coping skills, and improving communication.
  • Work to improve school attendance through School Attendance Improvement Conferences, programs, and referrals to needed resources.
  • Facilitate Home Visits when necessary.

School-Based Therapist/Supervisor/Director

Progressions Behavioral Health Services
11.2014 - 10.2018
  • Provided individual and family therapy for students grades K-12 in multiple school districts.
  • Proactive member of the Interdisciplinary Team for each student receiving services.
  • Provided monthly Supervision and daily support to School-Based Therapists.
  • Assisted with building positive rapport with school districts and buildings, while working to build caseloads.
  • Managed staff, financials, trainings, resources, and key performance indicators to facilitate agency operations.
  • Adhered to policies for needed chart and annual audits.
  • Networked with other providers, local school district's, Managed Care Organizations (MCO's), and county agencies.

Outpatient Therapist/Supervisor

Concern Counseling Services
08.2011 - 11.2014
  • Provided individual and family therapy, as well as crisis response to clients ages 6 and up in the main office as well as in the community.
  • Completed all needed documentation and kept it up to date based off of state and agency regulations.
  • Conducted specialized services (Clinical and Drug and Alcohol Evaluations).
  • Was a proactive member of the treatment team and assisted with referrals to community resources when needed.
  • Supervised Outpatient and Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Programs.
  • Participated in 24 hour crisis response on call rotation.
  • Coordinated and led monthly Staff Meetings and Trainings.
  • Participated in county and state wide meetings to enhance service delivery and comply with updated regulations.

Education

Masters in Social Work

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
05.2011

Bachelors in Social Work

Alvernia University
Reading, PA
05.2010

Associate of Arts

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA
05.2008

Skills

  • Crisis management techniques
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Counseling per Individualized Educational Plans
  • Conflict Mediation through Restorative Practices
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Homeless Liaison (ECYEH)
  • Attendance Improvement
  • Student and Family Advocacy
  • Department and District Wide Leadership
  • Community Resource Intelligence

Certification

  • 11/2022 School Social Work Certification
  • 03/2018- Passed ASWB Social Work Exam (LCSW)
  • 05/2011- Passed Social Work Master's License Exam (LSW)

Timeline

School Social Worker

Reading School District
10.2018 - Current

School-Based Therapist/Supervisor/Director

Progressions Behavioral Health Services
11.2014 - 10.2018

Outpatient Therapist/Supervisor

Concern Counseling Services
08.2011 - 11.2014

Bachelors in Social Work

Alvernia University

Associate of Arts

Reading Area Community College

Masters in Social Work

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

References

Leanne Eckenrode

Reading School District:  Coordinator of Social Work Services

Reading, PA

484-258-7000 x57940

Alex Brown

Exeter School District

Reading, PA 19606 Reading, PA

484-651-5380

Leslie Chaundy

Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC

Wyomissing, PA 19610

610-301-8360

Natalie Smith, LCSW