MCKINSEY DOOLAARD LLBSW

3828 56th St. Holland MI, 49423 · 616-378-6216

mckinseydoolaard@gmail.com

Limited licensed social worker with 2+ years of clinical focus. Possess es transferable skills
developed in a fast-paced inpatient agency treating diverse, vulnerable populations whom face
crises related to mental health, social environment, and substance use disorders through
psychoeducation and mediation management. Additional experience in individual and group
outpatient therapy utilizing therapeutic modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) while balancing third-party requirements.

EXPERIENCE

MAY 2017-CURRENT
CRISIS CASE MANAGER (ON-CALL), ROBERT BROWN CRISIS CENTER
Manage 6-bed AFC facility by operating within an interdisciplinary team to address diverse,
vulnerable population’s crises related to mental health and suicide, their environment, and
substance use disorders. Equip clients with psychoeducation and practical problem-solving
skills to manage symptomology and crisis recidivism.
• Construct and monitor client charts from intake to discharge
• Collaborate with clients to complete biopsychosocials, assessment of immediate needs,
and treatment plans to licensing standards.
• Complete daily assessment of clients’ mental health symptomology and safety risk, and
conduct safety planning.
• Engage in skill building through evidenced based practice (ex: Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
• Advocate for aftercare by coordinating with community resources and implementing
continuing stay reviews with payee to reduce vulnerability and readmittance.
• Provide emergency staffing by facilitating psychoeducational groups, direct care, and
supervising interns.
• Attend trainings: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) and Naloxone (Narcan)
Rescue Training

AUGUST 2018-APRIL 2019

MSW INTERN, OTTAGAN ADDICTIONS RECOVERY, INC (OAR)
• Completed biopsychosocial and substance use disorder assessments to construct person
centered treatment plans while attending to third-party requirements (i.e. court or
employers).
• Facilitated Intensive Outpatient (IOP) psychoeducational groups for those with
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders and completed related notes to licensing
standards.
• Facilitated program orientations, midpoint reviews, and transition plans while providing
referrals.
• Administered drug and breathalyzer tests.
 AUGUST 2016-APRIL 2017
BSW INTERN, ROBERT BROWN CRISIS CENTER
• Construct and monitor client charts from intake to discharge
• Collaborate with clients to complete biopsychosocials, assessment of immediate needs
and treatment plans to licensing standards.
• Complete daily assessment of clients’ mental health symptomology and safety risk,
conduct safety planning, and build evidenced based skills.
• Advocate for aftercare by coordinating with community resources and implementing
continuing stay reviews with payee.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups related to clients’ presenting problems.

EDUCATION

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE APRIL 2019

MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERISTY
• Advanced Standing

APRIL 2017
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERISTY
• GPA: 4.0 Minor: Psychology
• GVSU Grand Finish Grant Recipient
• President of the Bachelor of Social Work Student Organization

APRIL 2015
ASSOCIATE OF THE ARTS, GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• 4.0 GPA • Campaign 79 Scholarship
• Psi Beta National Honors Society Member

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team and independently in fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Experience working with diverse, vulnerable populations.
• Strong organizational skills, including time management.
• Utilize various de-escalation techniques in solo and team intervention; certified in MANDT.
• Knowledge and application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavioral
Therapy (DBT) within Trauma Informed Practice.

ACTIVITIES

• Mobilized water drives at Grand Valley State University to bring awareness and address the
Flint water crisis.
• Provide assistance to Hamilton Reformed Church’s Sunday school program.
• Provide social calls to the elderly members of Hamilton Reformed Church.
• Assisted in residential and receptionist duties for Resthaven’s Dementia and Alzheimer unit.