About
Lisa earned a BS in Behavioral Sciences and a Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from IU East (1995), MSW (IUPUI, 2003). She established the Mental Health Association in Franklin County, served as behavioral specialist in an elementary school, and in a Head Start/Early Head Start program and has worked in several CMHC's as an adult outpatient/addictions therapist. She has presented at local, state and national conferences on rural community social work, critical incident stress debriefing and addictions. She conducts local and statewide trainings in working with addicted clients, especially those involved with DCS.
Education
MSW
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2003 - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
BS
Emphasis/Major: Behavioral and Social Sciences1995 - Indiana University East
Certificate
Emphasis/Major: Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate1995 - Indiana University East
Teaching Interests
Practice Skills
Rural Social Work
Substance Abuse Treatment
Awards and Honors
- NIH/NIAAA ADEP for Social Work Faculty (Behavioral Health Fellow)
2017 - National Institutes of Health and National Institutes of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/Boston University
Presentations
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Steiner, L. K. (2022). The Culture of Addiction and Recovery: Applications to Franklin County, Indiana. Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium, Brookville , IN.
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Steiner, L. K. (2020). A History of Social Work in Substance Use Disorders Treatment. NASW Indiana/Region 5, Richmond, IN.
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Steiner, L. K. (2019). The Classification, Neurobiology and Behavioral Impacts of Substances of Abuse. Indiana Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Indianapolis, IN United States.
Presenter, invited session for educational symposium for emergency room nurses association. Focus on characteristics and classification of substances of abuse commonly seen in emergency room cases, neurotransmission mechanisms and behavioral effects of use.
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Steiner, L. K. (2019). "Uppers, Downers and Everything Else". Indiana Domestic Violence Advocates Partners, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Presented training for Domestic Violence Advocacy Partners on classification and characteristics of substances of abuse, and their psychological, behavioral, and neurological effects on individuals and partners/families
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Steiner, L., & Fitzgerald, E. (2018). Working with Addicted Families. Children’s Bureau Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN United States.
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Steiner, L. K. (2018). "Uppers, Downers and Everything Else". Domestic Violence Advocates ICDV Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Clinical Services
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Program Therapist (PRN)
2017 - Senior Solutions/Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC)PRN therapist for gerontology treatment groups in Senior Solutions program for high risk elderly clients. Provide occasional coverage for IOP treatment group facilitation.
Institutional Services
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Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2021 - Field Liaison MSWServed as Field Liaison for 4 MSW students in placements Fall, 2020 semester -
Committee Member
2021 - Admissions Review CommitteeReview IUSSW admission applications as assigned for MSW system-wide -
Committee Member
2021 - BSW Curriculum CommitteeBSW Committee Member -
Other
2021 - BSW/MSW Field CoordinatorAll tasks for Field Coordinator, MSW and BSW cohorts -
Organizer/Coordinator
2021 - Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Certificate ProgramAlcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate Program, IU East
Coordinate course design, course delivery, online facilitation, communicate with students and campus advisors, review texts, mentor adjunct instructors in program, recruitment, advising -
Committee Member
2021 - Faculty SenateParticipation in Faculty Senate Meetings -
Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW Student Awards CommitteeCommittee member, Student Awards Committee to design and implement new system for Student Awards in IUSSW, across campuses. -
Committee Member
2021 - Scholarship Application Review CommitteeReview assigned scholarship applications for award selections -
Committee Member
2021 - Search/Screen Committee Online Course Designer PositionServed on Search/Screen committee for interviewing, hiring recommendation for Online Course Designer position -
Committee Member
2021 - System-Wide FieldParticipation in System-Wide Field Meetings -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2020 - Jumpstart Virtual Majors FairRepresented Social Work in Jumpstart Virtual Career Fair, meeting with students via Zoom for presentation and discussion about social work as career and offering academic direction for students contemplating social work as a major. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2020 - Field Liaison MSWServed as Field Liaison for 4 MSW students in placements Fall, 2020 semester -
Committee Member
2019 - IUSSW Student Awards CommitteeCommittee member, Student Awards Committee to design and implement new system for Student Awards in IUSSW, across campuses. -
Other
2018 - IU East Admissions/RecruitmentIU East Red Wolves Day (1 date)
IU East VIP Days (2 dates) -
Committee Member
2018 - BSW Curriculum CommitteeBSW Committee Member -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - MSW Field Coordinator, Current cohortServe as MSW Field Coordinator for IUE cohort
(Unsure where else to place this, as does not appear in my courses section, is not teaching, but is major part of my position) -
Committee Member
2018 - System-Wide Field CommitteeIUSSW Field Committee -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2017 - BSW/MSW students and prospective studentsstudent academic advising, up to 50-60 individual student appointments per year, BSW, MSW field, transfer and prospective students, number varies by assignment. -
Committee Member
2016 - BSW Curriculum Committee -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2016 - IUE Social Work Department: Adjunct InstructorsAssist adjunct instructors for IUE Drug/Alcohol Certificate courses and Social Work courses. Resource and help with Canvas orientation and course/classroom structure. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2014 - Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Certificate ProgramAlcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate Program, IU East
Coordinate course design, course delivery, online facilitation, communicate with students and campus advisors, review texts, mentor adjunct instructors in program, recruitment, advising -
Committee Member
2020 - BSW/MSW Scholarship Review CommitteeReview scholarship applications and provide ratings for Associate Dean -
Committee Member
2019 - BSW/MSW Scholarship Review CommitteeReview scholarship applications and provide ratings for Associate Dean -
Other
Recruitment Activity--Richmond State HospitalStaffed Recruitment/Information display table at Richmond State Hospital Continuing Education Workshop -
Other
MSW Field OrientationOrganized and helped conduct MSW Field orientation for students, field instructors and liaisons on East Campus -
Student Advisor/Mentor
New Student OrientationMet with students for New Student Orientation/advising -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
Phi Alpha Induction CeremonyParticipated in annual Phi Alpha Induction Ceremony for Social Work Students at IU East -
Other
Faculty/Staff Retreat IUSSWAttended annual Faculty/Staff retreat -
Adjudicator/Judge
Scholarship InterviewsConducted interviews with IU East campus scholarship applicants -
Committee Member
2018 - Optimal Field Sites CommitteeSubcommittee developed policies for optimal field placement sites for system-wide field. -
Committee Member
2018 - East and MSWD Practice Competency Committee -
Committee Member
2018 - MSW Special Populations/Second Measures Committee -
Committee Member
2018 - BSW/MSW Scholarship Awards CommitteeReview scholarship applications and provide ratings for Associate Dean -
Other
IU East "Walk Into My Future" DayIU East "Walk Into My Future" Day for Randolph County 3rd graders -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
Indiana Council CMHCsRepresented IUSSW at meeting of Indiana Council of CMHCs, "Building Partnerships" IVTC Conference Center, Indianapolis -
Other
IU East Mentor new SW adjunctMentored new adjunct instructor, (VGP) -
Other
IU East Admissions/RecruitmentStaffed SSW table for "VIP Day" Recruitment activity, IUE campus -
Other
IU East Admissions/RecruitmentStaffed SSW table for "Guidance Counselor's Breakfast" Recruitment activity, IUE campus -
Committee Member
2017 - BSW/MSW Scholarship Awards CommitteeReviewer for BSW and MSW Scholarship awards -
Other
IU East Admissions/RecruitmentPresenter: BSW program overview for IVTC Human Services students, IVTC Richmond (recruitment) -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
Academics/ScholarshipAttended Community/Campus Luncheon "Spirit of Philanthropy", representing SSW -
Other
IU East Admissions/RecruitmentStaffed SSW table for Franklin County Evening College Fair, Brookville IN -
Other
State of Indiana Legislative RoundtableInvited to participate in Roundtable discussion of opioid addiction and possible solutions, resources available, resources needed, including gaps/barriers to treatment. Conducted by Legal Aide to Senator Todd Young -
Other
2017 - IUSSW East CampusMentored/Assisted new adjunct instructor Erin Lambert in CANVAS management, course design, syllabus creation and classroom management questions. -
Committee Member
2017 - Field CommitteeCommittee Member, System-wide Field -
Other
2017 - BSW Field LiaisonField liaison--agency visits 1-3 times per semester (minimum) to support students and field instructors in practicum placements. Total 19 students (2016) in 17 agencies. The seminar instruction for these students is captured now in course S481/S482, however the interaction with agencies is captured in this section. -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
Phi Alpha HonoraryParticipated in Phi Alpha initiation ceremony, IUE SW dept. -
Committee Member
2017 - FieldS651/652 Seminar Review and Planning Committee -
Other
IU East Admissions/RecruitmentStaffed SSW table for "Main Street" Recruitment activity, IUE campus -
Other
IU East Admissions/RecruitmentAssisted as participant at SSW table for "Main Street" Recruitment activity, IUE campus -
Other
Meridian Services Therapists/SupervisorsInvited to meet with Meridian Services treatment providers and supervisors to discuss programs offered in IUSSW at IUEast campus, and relationship to licensure for therapists at Meridian. Discussed education opportunities and how provider needs could be met through IUSSW at IUE campus -
Other
2016 - IU East Admissions/RecruitmentAssisted as participant at SSW table for "Main Street" Recruitment activity, IUE campus -
Committee Member
2016 - BSW/MSW Scholarship Awards CommitteeReviewer for BSW and MSW Scholarship awards -
Committee Member
2016 - IUSSWParticipated in two IUSSW Faculty Retreats for curriculum/course design -
Other
2016 - BSW Field LiaisonField liaison--agency visits 1-3 times per semester (minimum) to support students and field instructors in practicum placements. Total 19 students (2016) in 17 agencies. The seminar instruction for these students is captured now in course S481/S482, however the interaction with agencies is captured in this section. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2016 - Honors Program, IUEServed as mentor for Honors Student in Social Work (BSW) (Rachel Spurgin) -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
Phi Alpha HonoraryParticipated in Phi Alpha initiation ceremony, IUE SW dept. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2016 - IUE Social Work Department Social Work Month ActivityOrganized presentation on "Important Life Decisions", describing plans and documents-planning for aging and end-of-life preparation: Tara Richardson, Community Provider/Presenter -
Committee Member
2022 - BSW Program Directors Committee -
Committee Member
2022 - IUSSW Deans Leadership Committee -
Committee Member
2022 - IUSSW Program Directors Committee -
Committee Member
2022 - BSW Curriculum CommitteeBSW Committee Member -
Other
2022 - BSW/MSW Field CoordinatorAll tasks for Field Coordinator, MSW and BSW cohorts -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2022 - BSW/MSW students and prospective studentsstudent academic advising, up to 12 individual student appointments per year, BSW, MSW field, transfer and prospective students, number varies by assignment. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2022 - Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Certificate ProgramAlcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate Program, IU East
Coordinate course design, course delivery, online facilitation, communicate with students and campus advisors, review texts, mentor adjunct instructors in program, recruitment, advising -
Committee Member
2022 - Faculty SenateParticipation in Faculty Senate Meetings -
Committee Member
2022 - System-Wide FieldParticipation in System-Wide Field Meetings -
Organizer/Coordinator
2021 - MSW Field Coordinator, Current cohortServe as MSW Field Coordinator for IUE cohort
(Unsure where else to place this, as does not appear in my courses section, is not teaching, but is major part of my position) -
Organizer/Coordinator
2020 - MSW Field Coordinator, Current cohortServe as MSW Field Coordinator for IUE cohort
(Unsure where else to place this, as does not appear in my courses section, is not teaching, but is major part of my position) -
Other
2012 - IU East Admissions/RecruitmentIU East Red Wolves Day (1 date)
IU East VIP Days (2 dates) -
Other
2022 - IU East Mentor new SW adjunctsMentored new adjunct instructors (3) including CANVAS orientation and demonstration, overview of policies and syllabus development, classroom management. -
Other
IUSSW--RecruitmentConducted online informational session via Zoom for prospective MSW students IUE -
Other
IU East Admissions/RecruitmentStaffed SSW table for "Guidance Counselor's Breakfast" Recruitment activity, IUE campus; met with area HS counselors to explain Social Work as a career and program at IU East, distributed materials. -
Other
IUSSW--RecruitmentMeridian Outpatient Adult Behavioral Health Dept. Presented on-site informational session for recruitment of BSW and MSW students, IUEast program -
Other
IUSSW--RecruitmentMeridian Connexxions Dept. Presented on-site informational session for recruitment of BSW and MSW students, IUEast program -
Other
IUSSW--RecruitmentMeridian Outpatient/Family/Children Dept. Presented on-site informational session for recruitment of BSW and MSW students, IUEast program -
Other
IUSSW--RecruitmentSpoke in classrooms at Sinclair University for recruitment of BSW students, IUEast program -
Committee Member
IU East Board of Advisors--communityAttended IU East Board of Community Advisors at request of Interim Chancellor IU East -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
IU East AdmissionsAttended IU East First Year Student Convocation sponsored by IU East Admissions Office; represented Social Work in welcoming new students entering campus in Fall, 2022 -
Other
2022 - IU East social work program--BSWOrganized and conducted BSW Orientation for students entering Junior cohort -
Student Advisor/Mentor
New Student Orientation--Campus -
Committee Member
2022 - IUSSWServed as committed member on Search/Screen for combined IUE/IUB BSW Program director positions -
Adjudicator/Judge
Scholarship InterviewsConducted interviews with IU East campus scholarship applicants -
Committee Member
2023 - IUSSWCommittee Member, P & T Committee IUSSW -
Committee Member
2008 - IUSSW -
Committee Member
2023 - IUSSWSearch and Screen Committee, Assistance Director Practicum Education -
Committee Member
2023 - IUSSW FieldSubcommittee: 331/332 Field Readiness Rubric/Process -
Other
2023 - IUSSW FieldField Interviews, Placements for 12 BSW students for FA2023 placements -
IUSSW FieldAttended Refresher Training for Sonia Communications -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
IUSSWAttended IUSSW Fall Retreat -
Other
2023 - IUSSWStudent Advising & academic plans for all BSW students (28) for Fall, 2023 semester -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
IUSSWAttended IUSSW Faculty/Staff Retreat -
Committee Member
2023 - IUSSWSearch and Screen Committee--Senior BSW Director Bloomington Campus -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
IUSSWPresenter, MSW Hooding Ceremony -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
2023 - IU EastPresenter at Student Honors/Award Ceremony, IU East -
Committee Member
2023 - SSWA EastHelped organize and staff SSWA book sale with students/faculty/staff -
Committee Member
IUSSW Dean's Leadership TeamDiversity Dialogue Workshop and Dean's Leadership Team Diversity Followup -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
IU EastMAIN St Campus recruitment--staffed informational booth -
Committee Member
IUSSWAttended Faculty/Staff workshop on Diversity (IUPUI)
Licensure
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Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyLicense #87000724A
Clinical Addiction Counseling practice licensure -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyLicense #34005073A
Clinical Social Work practice licensure
Memberships
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Academy of Certified Social Workers
2005 to Present -
National Association of Social Workers
2002 to Present
Professional Services
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Other
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Clinical supervision for licensure
2022 to 2023 - Clinical Supervision (Independent)Provided weekly clinical supervision for MSW seeking LCSW licensure
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Other
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Clinical supervision for licensure
2021 to Present - Clinical Supervision (Independent)Provided weekly clinical supervision for MSW seeking LCSW licensure
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Committee Member
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Reviewer
2017 to 2017 - NASW-Indiana Chapter: Awards CommitteeReviewer/Committee member for selection of NASW-Indiana Chapter Social Work Student of the Year and Community Partner of the Year.
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Committee Chair
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NASW Region 5 Nominations Committee Chair
2016 to 2016 - NASW-Indiana Chapter: Region 5 NominationsElected position. Responsible for assembling slate of candidates for NASW state positions in Region 5 of the Indiana affiliate. Responsible for committee work and organization support as needed and assigned.
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Committee Member
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Reviewer
2016 to 2016 - NASW-Indiana Chapter: Awards CommitteeReviewer/Committee member for selection of NASW-Indiana Chapter Social Work Student of the Year and Community Partner of the Year.
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Other
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Clinical Supervision
to 2019 - Clinical Supervision (Independent)Provided clinical supervision for MSW seeking LCSW licensure
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Other
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Regional participation: Substance Use Treatment Resources
to 2016 - Indiana Department of Child ServicesParticipated in panel to discuss, evaluate and make recommendations on access to regional treatment options for families served by Indiana Department of Child Services: Cynthia Smith, Coordinator
Public Services
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Committee Member
2022 to 2022 - Margaret Mary Community Hospital/Substance Use Committee/Task GroupMet with representatives of Margaret Mary Hospital to discuss substance abuse treatment and recovery resources in Franklin County, Indiana service area; multidisciplinary team involved with planning and development of new resources locally.
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Board of Directors
2022 to Present - Union County Community Care/Head StartBoard member, oversee agency plans, budget approval, guide projects
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Board of Directors
2022 to Present - Union County Community Care/Head StartBoard member, oversee agency plans, budget approval, guide projects
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Other
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Collaboration, local substance use treatment needs
2022 to Present - Nancy Pieper/Margaret Mary HospitalParticipated in collaborative discussions for best practices in addressing community treatment needs for substance using clients
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Committee Member
2022 to Present - Indiana Department Child Services Child Protection TeamMember, Multidisciplinary DCS Child Protection Team
Reviewer/Past Chair, Ongoing Screen-out reports -
Board of Directors
2021 to Present - Union County Community Care/Head StartBoard member, oversee agency plans, budget approval, guide projects
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Committee Member
2021 to Present - Union County Community Care/Head Start Parent Policy CouncilWorked with Head Start Parents to establish policies beneficial to families at Community Care
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Other
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Collaboration, local substance use treatment needs
2021 to Present - Nancy Pieper/Margaret Mary HospitalParticipated in collaborative discussions for best practices in addressing community treatment needs for substance using clients
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Board Member
2019 to Present - Union County Community Care/Head Start Policy CouncilPolicy council member for agency
Colleen Thompson (chair) -
Committee Member
2019 to Present - Indiana Department Child Services Child Protection TeamMember, Multidisciplinary DCS Child Protection Team
Reviewer/Past Chair, Ongoing Screen-out reports -
Board of Directors
2018 to Present - Union County Community Care, Liberty, INBoard Member, Union County Board of Directors, Head Start/Early Head Start Liberty, Indiana
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Committee Member
2018 to 2024 - Indiana Department Child Services CPTMember, Local Child Protection Team
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Chair
2017 to 2017 - Indiana Department Child Services/Franklin CountyChair of Franklin County Child Protection Team--review substantiated, unsubstantiated and screen-out reports to DCS, Monthly reports reviewed. Screen-outs reviewed as received by DCS.
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Volunteer
2017 to 2017 - Franklin County Indiana Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team (CISD)Conduct critical incident stress debriefing/mental health support as needed/requested from Franklin County EMS/first responders
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Board of Directors
2017 to Present - Union County Community Care Liberty, INBoard Member, Union County Community Care: Head Start and Early Head Start. Jennifer English, Executive Director.
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Board Member
2016 to 2016 - Union County Community Care Liberty, INBoard Member, Union County Community Care: Head Start and Early Head Start. Jennifer English, Executive Director.
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Volunteer
2016 to 2016 - Franklin County Indiana Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team (CISD)Conduct critical incident stress debriefing/mental health support as needed/requested from Franklin County EMS/first responders
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Chair
2016 to 2016 - Indiana Department Child Services/Franklin CountyChair of Franklin County Child Protection Team--review substantiated, unsubstantiated and screen-out reports to DCS, Monthly reports reviewed. Screen-outs reviewed as received by DCS.
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Volunteer
2016 to 2016 - Indiana Election DivisionServed as volunteer on-site voter protection poll worker for 2016 election
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Volunteer
2016 to 2016 - Franklin County Indiana Law EnforcementProvided 8 weeks individual counseling services, by request, to help officer with stress response, as part of CISD team.
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Guest Speaker
to 2018 - Franklin County Community Schools Career Day Speaker-Social WorkParticipated in Franklin County High school Career Day as invited speaker for social work career
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Participant
to 2017 - Union County Community Care Liberty, INParticipant, Community Multidisciplinary Providers Forum on Union County Families and Opioid Addiction
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Volunteer
to 2017 - St. Michael School: Classroom InstructionGrades 4 and 5 Girls Development/Empowerment Presentation
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Guest Speaker
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Classroom Instruction Volunteer
to 2018 - St. Michael SchoolGirls Grades 4-5 Self-care Instruction
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Other
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Poll Watcher
to 2018 - Indiana Election Division Voter ProtectionTrained Voter Protection Poll Watcher Indiana Election Division
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Guest Speaker
to 2019 - Franklin County School Corporation Career Day Speaker-Social WorkSpeaker (invited) at career fair for Brookville (IN) schools
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Volunteer
to 2019 - Union County Community Care/Head StartVolunteer--provided behavioral observations for all Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms, met with directors for reports and provided written summary reports for each classroom. Offered recommendations for children and teachers observed.
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Guest Speaker
to 2022 - Franklin County School Corporation Career Day Speaker-Social WorkSpeaker (invited) at career fair for Brookville (IN) schools, spoke to approximately 60 students about Social Work as a career
Trainings
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NIH/NIAAA Fellowship
2017 to 2017 - Boston University, Boston, MA, United StatesTraining focus of fellowship was integrating addiction training into curricula, as well as new research on efficacy and best practice for MAT in addictions treatment.