Miriam L. Kirscht is a licensed mental health social worker with over 15 years of clinical experience providing services including assessment, therapy, treatment planning, and case management. She has experience initiating new programs and currently supervises interns. Her qualifications include training in evidence-based practices and knowledge of how psychosocial factors impact illness. She is interested in family psychoeducation. Her resume details employment history providing clinical services to individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues in various settings including a community mental health agency, jail, and outpatient clinic.
1. RESUME
Miriam L. Kirscht, LMSW
Mental Health Professional
(248) 255-8438
Professional Summary
Committed social worker with recent experience in program initiation
and development, as well as strong clinical skills.
Core Qualifications
• Experience implementing population-based interventions
• Trained in evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of impact of psychosocial factors on illness
• Interest in family psychoeducation
Experience
Program Supervisor/Social Worker, Kadima Center, 15999 W. 12 Mile
Rd., Southfield, MI 48076, (248) 559-8235
September 30, 2013 – Present
Initiated Young Adult Services after assessing needs and preferences of
young adult population. Services gained high degree of client satisfaction
and improvement, as measured by PHQ-9. Provided family and client
education on mental illness and on effective self-care. Measurable increase
in client interest in and attendance of services.
Mental Health Professional, Community Support & Treatment
Services, 2140 Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 222-9517
Supervisor: Carol Auiler, LMSW
March 1, 2004 – September 28, 2013
Provide clinical services, including psychosocial assessment, DBT and CBT
therapy, and treatment groups. Supervise Masters level student interns. Act
as senior clinician on Therapy Team, providing consultation to other
therapists. Provide case management and resource linkage and coordination.
2. RESUME
Mental Health Professional, Community Support & Treatment
Services, Washtenaw County Jail, 2201 Hogback Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
48104 (734) 971-8400; Supervisor: Hannele Waissi, LMSW.
November 13, 2001 – March 1, 2004
Assessed, counseled, and made recommendations regarding mentally ill and
substance-abusing inmates.
Therapist, The Guidance Center, 13101 Allen Rd., Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 785-7700; Supervisor: Steven Genden
June 10, 2000 – November 13, 2001
Assessed and provided therapy for individuals with mental illness and
substance abuse issues. Developed and facilitated Early Recovery group for
adults.
Licensure
Board of Social Work, Master’s Social Worker Clinical and Macro
License, #6801077928. Received in 2001.
Education/Training
DBT Intensive Training with Behavioral Tech, LLC, completed with team
in 2006.
Masters in Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
MSW 8/98
Masters in Theatre Arts, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
MA 6/90
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
AB 4/84
Community and Special Activities
“Through Our Eyes” Theatre Troupe. Directed anti-stigma skits
incorporated into a DVD distributed to health care organizations, as well as
performances for staff and clients.
Society for the Arts in Health Care. Participating member in organization
focused on using the arts to benefit clients.