Sarah Cheedle, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker
LIC# LCS23941
310-570-2676
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EDUCATION
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Master of Social Work � 1997
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, California.
Bachelor of Sociology � 1990
EMPLOYMENT
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Culver City,California - 2008-Present
Psychotherapist: �Specializing in Addictions, Anger Management, and Couples Therapy. Integrative approach using cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic theory.
Certified Anger Management Provider: Group and individual instruction using skills and techniques adopted from Century Anger Management training.
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER - Los Angeles, California - 1998-2008
Heart & Kidney Transplant Social Worker: Selection committee member conducting psychosocial assessments for listing candidacy. Provided counseling and resource coordination for individuals, couples and families. �Facilitated group therapy for depression, medication compliance, anger management, anxiety, grief and work /family related issues.
SHARON CARE SKILLED NURSING CENTER - Los Angeles, California - 1997-1998
Geriatric specialist: Individual counselor to elderly patients and their families addressing transitional, family conflict, financial, and end of life issues.
LIVING WAYS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER - Kalamazoo, Michigan - 1995-1997
Residential Counselor:� Created/implemented treatment plans and provided life skills training for dually diagnosed men and women.� Worked closely with team members to create a secure and supportive environment.� Maintained thorough documentation.� Networked with referral sources and coordinated aftercare plans.
BAY HAVEN REHABILITATION CENTER - Bay Medical Center, Bay City, Michigan - 1994-1995
Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant: Worked with dually diagnosed adults and adolescents. Provided individual counseling and group co-facilitation.
INTERNSHIPS
HELPNET EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM- Battle Creek, Michigan - 1996-1997
Supervised Therapist: Treated clients with issues related to mental health, substance abuse, work, and family problems. Utilized DSM IV for assessment/diagnosis, created treatment plans, referred clients to outside providers, maintained extensive documentation.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES- Kalamazoo, Michigan - 1995-1996
Child Protective Services Worker: Managed heavy caseload of court ordered offenders. Assessed progress/compliance during home visits. Created reports and maintained records.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN RED CROSS� Bay City, Michigan - 1994-1995
Co-Chair: �Project Angel assisting the homeless.
THE AMERICAN CHURCH - Paris, France - 1993-1994
Domestic AIDS Assistant: �Provided support and counseling for clients and family members.
CLARE FOUNDATION� Santa Monica, California - 1992-1993
Counselor Assistant: Worked with adolescents in treatment for substance abuse. Supervised outings to 12 step meetings. Provided support related to family and treatment center conflict.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NATIONAL ASSOCIALTION OF SOCIAL WORKERS � Member � www.naswca.org
NATIONAL ANGER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION � Member � www.namass.org
WOMEN�S ASSOCIATION FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT �Member � www.waat.us
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ANGER MANAGEMENT PROVIDERS � Member � www.aaamp.org
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