kris Richardson
@krisrichardson
Experienced social work professional specializing in child welfare and behavioral health.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated social work professional with nearly 20 years' experience delivering mental health, substance use, child welfare, and community education services. I have extensive hands-on experience assessing child and family needs, conducting developmental and emotional health screenings, preparing court and interagency reports, and coordinating referrals to support timely case planning.
Throughout my career I have managed multi-staff programs and sizable grant budgets, mentored interns, developed curricula, and collaborated with community partners to build systems of care for co-occurring disorders. I bring practical expertise in crisis intervention, counseling, and program management, and I am committed to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Child Health and Education Specialist
State of Washington
Oct 2019 - Present (6 years)
Assessed needs of children in out-of-home care, conducted developmental and emotional screenings within 30 days of placement, and prepared reports and referrals to support timely case planning.
Child and Family Welfare Specialist
State of Washington
Feb 2009 - Oct 2019 (10 years 8 months)
Assessed family needs in dependency cases, delivered individual and family-level services to meet safety and well-being goals, and prepared court reports while mentoring new interns.
Project Director
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
May 2008 - Nov 2008 (6 months)
Managed a five-year grant to develop co-occurring mental health and substance use services, oversaw an annual budget near $1,000,000 and supervised staff while coordinating community partnerships.
Family Service Worker
State of Tennessee
Oct 2007 - Apr 2008 (6 months)
Conducted assessments for families with dependency cases, provided individual and family services to address safety and well-being, and prepared court reports and case documentation.
Health Educator
Family Planning of Clallam County
Sep 2005 - Aug 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and delivered classroom and community health education, developed curriculum for schools and treatment centers, and participated in hiring and supervision of Teen Health Advocates.
Mental Health Counselor
Delta Center
Feb 2005 - Aug 2005 (6 months)
Provided counseling and casework services, developed treatment plans, maintained client records, and performed crisis intervention and follow-up for helpline callers.
Substance Use Counselor
Wells Center
Feb 2004 - Feb 2005 (1 year)
Delivered substance use disorder treatment to incarcerated adolescents, facilitated group therapy and life-skills education, and managed intake/discharge and treatment documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ASAmerican Public University System
Bachelor of Arts, Information Technology
2021 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology beginning October 2021.
AUAmerican InterContinental University
Master of Business Administration, Organizational Psychology
2005 - 2006
Completed coursework for a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Organizational Psychology from 2005 to 2006.
SCSouthern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
1997 - 2003
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology between 1997 and 2003.
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