Kayla J. Stover, LCSWA, LCASA, MSW, BSWKaylastover92@gmail.com

EDUCATIONNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University/ UNC Greensboro, Master of Social Work -- May 2015GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bachelor of Social Work -- May 2014GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude, Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List

Universidad Católica del Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay (South America) -- February - July 2012Acquired Spanish fluency during a semester studying abroadSOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCEInsight Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Center -- May 2015 – Present

Utilizes evidence-based screening tools such as the PH-9, GAD-7, Audit, DAST-10 to screen patients for depression, anxiety, and other substance use disorders and identify if they are in need of counseling and or treatment

Coordinates patient care with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and physical/occupational therapists to provide holistic health and mental health care to all patients

Co-facilitates a process and psycho-educational Motivational Enhancement Therapy group Responsible for the management of mental health care and individual addiction and mental health counseling for

patients in need of care Tracks and measures patient goals and clinical outcomes, and facilitates treatment adjustment if patients are not

making progress or improving as expected

Triad Behavioral Resources, Suboxone Treatment and Maintenance Outpatient Program, MSW Internship -- Aug. 2014 - May 2015

Completed progress notes and appropriate services plans for clients Facilitated support groups for women experiencing opiate addiction Completed Initial Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Assessments for patients with Opioid Dependence/ Addiction Provided individual and group counseling sessions and consulted with medical doctors for patients to receive

medication-assisted-treatment and a prescription of Buprenorphine and Naloxone (Suboxone). Intervened using: Harm Reduction Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative

Approach, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Solution-Focused Approach, and Crisis Intervention

Graduate Research Assistantship -- August 2014 - May 2015North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Assisted Dr. Parker, a health disparities researcher who specializes in HIV, women, and high-risk populations Analyzed and compiled qualitative data about prisoners and adolescents with substance abuse issues Conducted Literature Review of the use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) with heterosexual women and

homosexual men, to reduce the transmission of HIV among high-risk populations. Researched topics surrounding HIV, women, domestic violence, public health, high-risk populations, incarceration,

and previous studies' Retention Rates of High-risk Populations.

Moses Cone Hospital: Trauma Service and ICU Unit, MSW Internship -- Fall 2014 Completed psychosocial assessments and executed documentation to discharge patients to skilled nursing, assisted

living, or residential hospice. Utilized strength-based interventions to promote recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and

achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community for patients. Worked with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and physical/occupational therapists Appropriately addressed the bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs of patients and their family members by offering

assistance and community resources.

Congregational Social Work Education Initiative (CSWEI), BSW Internship -- Fall 2013 and Spring 2014Placements: Greensboro Urban Ministry, Annie Penn Cone Health Hospital, and Free Health Clinic of Rockingham CountyProgram Honors: Interdisciplinary Team for Internship (only 7 accepted annually)

Achieved a therapeutic relationship with clients experiencing homelessness and Hispanic clients Granted case management support (resources, advocacy, information, referrals), assessment, supportive counseling

and education for clients Completed Risk Assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans for clients

Kayla J. Stover, LCSWA, LCASA, MSW, BSWKaylastover92@gmail.com

Co-facilitated support groups for individuals experiencing homelessness Employed appropriate intervention models and approaches for client treatment

Greensboro Housing Coalition, Internship for Spanish minor -- Spring 2013 Assisted native Spanish-speaking clients and provided them with case management Tackled human rights issues such as detrimental living conditions by advocating in local town council meetings for

clients’ contaminated living conditions to be eradicated INTERNATIONAL/LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE

Languages: Advanced Spanish fluency Advanced cultural competency because immersed into culture. Lived in: Argentina & Uruguay; Volunteered in Haiti

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCEOur Lady of Grace School: After School Program in Greensboro -- August 2012 - May 2014

Developed activities for after school program for children and implemented programs for children’s growth Assisted as a child counselor when conflicts arose between students or with students and staff

UNC Greensboro Annual Giving Office -- January 2011 - December 2011 Persuaded alumni to financially support UNC Greensboro, fundraising over $4,000 for student scholarships Educated alumni and community supporters of renovations taking place at UNCG

Spanish Tutor in Hickory, NC -- January 2010 - May 2010 Prepared modules and spoke Spanish to students to prepare them for their high school Spanish class final exam

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Greensboro Children’s Museum – Organized Children’s Activities, Silly Saturday Events, and helped with customer

service while at the cashier and information desk. -- Fall 2011 and Fall 2012 Church World Service - Tutored Immigrants and Refugees for the U.S. Citizenship Test, taught English as a Second

Language (ESL) and completed case management work. Greensboro, NC. -- Fall 2011 Volunteer Medical Mercy Trip to Haiti with International Missions Outreach. -- March 2009 Samaritan’s Purse- Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry -- Led a group to volunteer in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Dudley Shoals Elementary School – Tutored first grade children and administered reading assessment. Granite Falls,

NC. -- 2008 - 2013PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Treating Addiction: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group Therapy Approach Training (3 CE hours) Substance Abuse: 12 Core Funtions (12 CE hours) 2015 NC Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies Summer School Week Training (35 CE hours) Motivational Interviewing Training (12 CE hours) DSM-5 Revisions Training (3 CE hours)

HONORS/AWARDS Member of MSW Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society (April 2015) & BSW Phi Alpha (March 2013) Joint Master of Social Work (JMSW) Program Student Organization member -- Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 Recipient of Edith S. Hinshaw Endowed Scholarship from the UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences -- Fall

2014 Presenter/ panel member at Guilford County HealthCare Faith Summit -- November 14, 2013 Member of University Marshals at UNCG -- Inducted: April 2013 Developed and implemented educational seminars- Topics: Coping with depression & Establishing Self-Esteem--2013 Recipient of Lyda Gordon Shivers Scholarship from the UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences -- Fall 2013 Nominated for Golden Chain Honor Society at UNCG -- Fall 2013 Recipient of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (for studying abroad) -- 2012 Dean’s List & Chancellor’s List at UNCG -- Fall 2010 - Fall 2013

SKILLS Fluent Spanish proficiency Mental health and substance abuse therapy, crisis counseling, group therapy, and skills education experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS computer software, and Epic electronic health records Proficiency working with interpreters Experience treating co-occurring disorders Approachable, caring, self-controlled, objective, problem-solving, and hard-working personality

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