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