SHANNON M.

KISH, LGSW
Huntsville, AL

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Graduate Social Worker, #3333G, issued 08/2013, expires 08/2015

EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Union University, Jackson, TN May 2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Huntsville, AL 2014-Present
Serves as contributing member on the Family & Child Development Priority Program Team
Assists in developing priority programs in response to identified county and state needs
Provides education to community organizations on a variety of topics related to Family & Child Development
Offers complex and comprehensive programming to support long-term change
Establishes, organizes, facilitates, and maintains networks and coalitions at the local and regional levels
to multiply efforts

Therapist/ Forensic Interviewer, Morgan County Child Advocacy Center, Decatur, AL 2013-2014
Provided therapy services to children, adolescents, and their caregivers who have experienced some form of
trauma using Trauma Focused-CBT
Provided education and information to community, agencies, schools, etc.
Participated in the Multidisciplinary Team to include coordination and collaboration of services
Conducted forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging abuse or witnessing a traumatic event
Prepared written forensic interview summaries for the Morgan County District Attorneys office
Participated in clinical supervision, trainings, peer reviews and community events on a regular basis

Graduate/Teaching Assistant, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL 2012-2013
Acted as an ambassador to potential, new, and current students
Participated in recruitment efforts both on campus and at various colleges/universities in surrounding areas
Aided in the development of hybrid (online & on site) classes for graduate programs & UNA satellite program
Planned and coordinated the 2012 AL/MS Social Work Education Conference with committee chairperson
Taught Social Work Practice II (graduate level) under the guidance of the Chair of the department.
Provided support to professors including course development and technology support

Child/Adolescent Case Manager, Mental Health Center, Decatur, AL 2010-2011
Provided individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, mental health consultation, basic living skills,
family support and education, case management, and medication monitoring.
Advocated on clients behalf with other agencies, resources, and community organizations.
Coordinated treatment with counselor, psychiatrist, school, and other key players.
Researched, collaborated with and maintained connections with various community resources

Counselor III, Three Springs Paint Rock Valley, Trenton, AL 2008-2009
Provided guidance, group structure and therapeutic experiences in an outdoor wilderness setting
Observed, documented, and provided approved treatment interventions for assigned residents.
Coordinated and led activities in group therapy, academic/vocational classes, leisure/recreational experiences, and
other activities of daily living.
Mediated crisis and confrontational situations between and within residents.
Maintained 24 hour supervision to residents to ensure health and safety.



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Senior Clinical Liaison/Family Counselor, Youth Villages, Madison, AL 2005-2007
Counseled families of at-risk youth, utilizing Multi-systemic Treatment.
Provided case management and treatment planning to family & children of at-risk youth.
Coordinated services with key players to include psychiatrists, DHR, school, family, & community
Maintained charts and files for foster parents and clients to ensure that they met state standards.
Sought resources for foster parents, families, and staff by utilizing the Internet and local contacts.
Designed and presented trainings for staff and foster parents on an ongoing basis.

INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK
Sexual Assault Responder & HELPline Volunteer, Crisis Services of North Alabama 2012-Present
Answered crisis and suicide phone calls for HELPline/Lifeline
Responded to sexual assault victims

Social Work Intern & 2-1-1 Call Specialist, Crisis Services of North Alabama, Huntsville, AL 2012-2013
Answered crisis and I&R phone calls for 2-1-1/HELPline/Lifeline.
Assisted in completing required state documentation regarding victims of sexual assault.
Shadowed various staff members to gain knowledge on their roles in helping clients.
Served on the Madison County CCR Task Force Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Made referrals to clients to various agencies and services within the community.
Verified accuracy and completeness of community agency information in the 2-1-1 database for counties served

Social Work Intern, Valley View Health and Rehab, Madison, AL 2012
Conducted routine assessments of residents cognitive functioning (Mini Mental Status Exam).
Attended meetings, wrote up care plans, worked to track actions and productivity of care.
Assisted in investigation and resolution of resident grievances.
Performed general case management duties as necessary.

OTHER
Professional Membership & Leadership Positions
National Association of Social Workers, Full Member, 2010-Present
National Association of Social Workers, Alabama Chapter, Full Member, 2010-Present
o Northern Regional Representative, 2012-2014
o Scholarship Committee Co-Chair, 2012-Present
o Social Work Advocacy Day Committee, 2012-Present
o President-Elect, 2014-Present
o Executive Director Search Committee, 2014-Present
American Clinical Social Work Association, Full Member, 2013-Present
National Parenting Education Network, Full Members, 2014-Present
o Leadership & Advocacy Committee, 2014-Present

Presentations/Workshops
Presented: Common Childhood Diagnoses & Best Practices at AL/MS Social Work Conference, April 2012
Presented: Common Childhood Diagnoses & Best Practices at AAMU SW Research Summit, February 2012

Awards/Honors
Phi Alpha National Honor Society Inductee, 2011
Exemplary Service Award, AAMU Department of Social Work, Psychology & Counseling, 2013