Cara Williams is a licensed clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience in healthcare settings including oncology, transplantation, developmental disabilities, child abuse counseling, hospice, and aging care. She currently works as a clinical social worker at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center providing psychosocial services and support to cancer patients. Her experience includes counseling, community referrals, caregiver support, and clinical supervision. She has a Master's degree in social work from Ohio State University and is certified in oncology social work.

1. CARA WILLIAMS, LISW-S, OSW-C
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove
Research Institute, Columbus, OH 43221 | (Office) 614-366-1323 | cara.williams@osumc.edu
Professional Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18+ years of experience in health care and behavioral health settings. Areas
of expertise include: psychosocial care for oncology patients, psychosocial evaluation and community referral for
abdominal transplant patients, supported living/counseling services for people with developmental disabilities,
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for child sexual abuse victims and their families, pediatric hospice,
and aging/long term care case management. Trained OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information
Program) volunteer. Current Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C). Experienced field instructor for
MSW/LSW students.
Education
Master of Science: Social Work 2003
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science: Social Work 1998
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Employment and experience
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and
Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio
Clinical Social Worker
 Provided individual assessment, case coordination, counseling, and community referral services to socio-culturally
diverse adult population diagnosed with cancer.
 Provided caregiver/family support and counseling.
 Assisted patients with the completion of advance directives.
 Offered financial counseling and referral for financial assistance (Certified OSHIIP counselor).
 Provided crisis intervention.
 Served as department representative on Advance Directive Committee, LISW-S Supervisor Collaboration
Committee, and PsychosocialSeminar planning Committee. Co-chair of Ambulatory Social Work Committee.
 Supervised OSU Social Work intern for 2014/2015 schoolyear.
 Facilitated LISW supervision group.
 Provided quarterly psychosocialin-services for multi-disciplinary team.
 Attended Association of Oncology SocialWork (AOSW) Annual Conference.
 Completed Evidence-Based Practice training.
Ohio State University Comprehensive Transplant Center, Columbus, Ohio
Clinical Social Worker
 Provided education and financial counseling related to kidney, liver and pancreas transplant.
 Participated in team meetings where transplant candidacy was determined.
 Provided psychosocialevaluation and case management services to transplant patients.
 Facilitated meetings of the Abdominal Transplant Support Group.
 Participated in the Mental Health Core Competency Committee.
 Provided LISW supervision for co-worker.
 Supervised OSU Social Work interns for 2008/2009 schoolyear.

2. Upreach, LLC, Columbus, Ohio
Program Manager/Social Worker
 Supervised staff providing direct care to consumers with developmentaldisabilities.
 Participated in ISP review meetings where services were coordinated and planned with county case manager.
 Provided psychosocialevaluation and case management services to individuals with developmentaldisabilities.
 Provided counseling services to individuals and families.
Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Outpatient Therapist – Family Support Program
 Provided sex abuse specific group and individual counseling to children and adolescents using Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model of treatment.
 Completed EMDR training.
 Facilitated support groups for parents of child abuse victims.
 Provided community education about sexualabuse.
 Participated in the ProtocolReview Committee for the Child Advocacy Center.
 Supervised OSU Social Work interns.
 Provided psychosocialevaluations and case management services to abuse victims and their families.
Hospice/Homecare Social Worker
 Provided grief/loss counseling to Hospice patients and their families.
 Acted as Hospice Volunteer Coordinator–recruited, trained, and supervised all volunteers.
 Provided consultation and education to home care staff regarding psychosocialissues.
 Created Hospice newsletter.
 Provided psychosocialassessment, direct casework services, and community referrals.
Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Graduate Assistant/LEND Trainee
 Designed curriculum and facilitated meetings of Aspirations: a support group for young adults with Autism
Spectrum Disorders.
 Facilitated meetings of Next Chapter: a book club for people with developmentaldisabilities.
 Provided individual counseling services to On My Own consumers.
 Assisted in the planning and coordination of the 2nd
Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference.
 Provided assessment and casework services to individuals with developmentaldisabilities.
 Provided family counseling.
Westminster-Thurber Community, Columbus, Ohio
Health Care Center Social Worker
 Coordinated all discharge planning.
 Provided staff education about resident rights.
 Facilitated Grievance Committee meetings.
 Supervised OSU Social Work interns for 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 schoolyears.
 Provided psychosocialevaluation and case management services to health care residents.
Presentations
Social Support for the Oncology Patient – March 2015
Community Resources for the Oncology Patient – October 2014
Professional memberships and certifications
Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C)
Current member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers (AOSW)

3. References
Courtney Flower, MSW, LISW-S
Director of Social Work
The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital
PCRM/Social Work Department
The James Cancer Hospital
460 West 10th Avenue, Room A082, Columbus, OH, 43210
614-366-4106 Office
Courtney.Flower@osumc.edu
Katie Klakos, MSW, LISW-S
Manager of Social Work
The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital
PCRM/Social Work Department
The James Cancer Hospital
460 West 10th Avenue, Room A034, Columbus, OH, 43210
614-685-2809 Office
katie.klakos@osumc.edu
Saquena Atkins, LISW-S
Ambulatory Social Work Lead
The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital
PCRM/Social Work Department
The James Cancer Hospital
460 West 10th Avenue, Room A051, Columbus, OH, 43210
614-293-6446 Office
Saquena.Atkins@osumc.edu