1. Kimberly T. Sands, LMSW
412 SE Onyx Dr. 915-491-9701
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 kimmica47@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
Seeking opportunities to support individuals and families by providing education, advocacy,
trauma-informed care, and a variety of therapeutic techniques that meet the needs of each client.
Experience working in office & school setting providing therapy to women and children
individually and in groups.
Education
Masterof Social Work, May 2016
The University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Emphasis: Women and children, mental health, trauma focus, CBT, TF-CBT
Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, December 2012
Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS
Dean’s List, Psi Chi Club, Research Assistant
Professional Training
Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Independence, MO
Graduate Clinical Social Work Intern (Therapist), August 2015 – May 2016
Provide individual, group, or family counseling to women and children
Provide case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy to clients
Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, quarterly outcome reviews, and
prepare and evaluate treatment summaries
Administer program evaluation tools, assess client’s progress on treatment goals
Led two part Love & Logic parenting education course
Trained in Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness, CBT & TF-CBT, Play Therapy
Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Independence, MO
Graduate Foundation Level Social Work Intern (Case Manager), August 2014 – April 2015
Provide services to families: case management, crisis support, advocacy, child
development and parenting education, and referrals as needed
Created curriculum and facilitated weekly Caring Kindergarten Attachment group
Complete intake paperwork, developmental and parenting assessments, progress notes,
Family Action Plan goals, quarterly statistical reports, and Family Action Plan summaries
Participate in community outreach and education
Plan and facilitate service projects and recruit volunteer support
Trained in Cultural Competency, Trauma Informed Care, Home Visitor Safety
2. Researchand Volunteer Experience
AmeriCorps, Independence, MO
AmeriCorps Member, August 2014 – May 2016
Participate in community fundraising, education, advocating, and awareness pertaining to
child abuse prevention
CPR training and certification, 2015
The Crisis Center, Inc., Manhattan, KS
Women’s Shelter Hotline Volunteer, September 2012 – August 2013
Answered incoming hotline calls, log in details, referral services if needed
Interacted and played with clients’ children
Transported clients to appointments
Assisted caseworkers with various duties
Kansas State University Psychology Department, Manhattan, KS
Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2012 – December 2012
Conducted literature searches and collected data (All research related to sexual assault
survivors)
Generated new research paradigms
Prepared manuscript review
Read and discussed academic articles (emphasis on direction for future research)
Activity and Honors
Presented Mandated Reporting Laws to CAPA staff, 2015
Presented in Psychology Research Symposium, University of Texas at El Paso, 2010
Member of Phi Kappa Phi, 2008
Volunteer at Boys & Girls Club, Cheerleading Coach, Alamogordo, NM, 2004-2005
Recipient of The Barnes and Noble Scholarship, 2001-2002
Awarded The Presidential Scholar Scholarship, 2001-2002
Member of Phi Theta Kappa, 2001
Member of Mind Psi Club, Chairperson of Recruitment & Advertising, 2001
Skills
Beginner/Intermediate level knowledge of Spanish
WordPerfect, Excel, Access, various databases with previous employers