Kevin Mark Flanigan Kflanigan1116@gmail.

com______________________
Kentwood, MI 49508

EDUCATION
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY August 2019
Masters of Social Work
Advanced Generalist Program
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Spring 2014
Bachelors of Science
Major: Psychology, Sociology
Minor: Anthropology
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spring 2011
Studied Liberal Arts and Humanities
Area of Study: General Studies

WORK EXPERIENCES
Forest View Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
Lead Mental Health Worker April 2015-Present
 Closely monitor patient activities, effectively engage with patients in the milieu, chart patient
progress, and thoroughly search new intake belongings for contraband; all of which ensure
patients are residing well within the range of hospital safety standards
 Thoroughly and effectively communicate all discrepancies in patient status to the charge nurse
 Facilitate thought provoking topic groups that address the therapeutic needs of patients and
encourages patients to develop new coping skills for mental health symptoms
 Lead with effective verbal de-escalation techniques to safely resolve crises in the patient milieu
 Train new hires during their orientation period into highly competent mental health workers

Hope Network Behavioral Health Home, Grand Rapids, MI

MSW Intern April 2018-Present
 Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of case managers, recovery and peer support
specialists, therapists, and psychiatric providers to serve consumers with severe mental illness
 Provide case management services by effectively coordinating resources with the Hope Partners
team and external services to promote consumer independence and assist with needs in
employment, housing, social support, and both physical and mental wellbeing

Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE Music Theater, Auburn Hills, MI

Server, Server Assistant, Food Runner, Cashier and Bar Back January 2008-April 2015
 Served at the Pistons VIP Club and Palace Grille Bar providing premium service that goes
beyond the required standards for hospitality within the company
 Managed concise financial transactions between customers as both a cashier and a server and
fostered meaningful relations with guests to better understand their needs as a consumer

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Observing the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetics and Mental Health,
Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition. Mt. Pleasant, MI, April 16, 2014