Kimberly T. Sands is seeking opportunities to provide trauma-informed care, therapy, education, and advocacy to individuals and families as a licensed master social worker. She has experience working in office and school settings providing therapy to women and children individually and in groups. Sands received her MSW from the University of Kansas with a focus on women, children, mental health, and trauma. She completed internships providing counseling, case management, and advocacy. Sands is trained in trauma-informed care, CBT, TF-CBT, and other therapeutic techniques.

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