Amy Martin, M.S.W., LCSW
CHILDREN'S RESOURCE GROUP
9106 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46260
PHONE: (317) 575-9111 · FAX: (317) 571-4470
Education
M.S.W. in Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, May 2002
B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, May 2000
Professional Experience
June 2006-Present: Intake Coordinator / Therapist, Children's Resource Group, Indianapolis, IN. Provide intake evaluations, individual, family and group therapy with children and adolescents as well as collaboration and consultation with local schools. Also interacts with new clients and helps link them with the appropriate service providers.
November 2005-June 2006: Therapist, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN. Provided individual, family and group counseling in the school setting. Linked families and school staff with appropriate community resources. Participated in team staffing and functioned as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provided education services to consumers and school staff as needed. Assessed consumer’s needs, developed and maintained appropriate treatment plans to help consumers make positive changes.
August 2004-November 2005: Outpatient Therapist, The Children's Home of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. Responsible for providing a full range of school, community, and agency-based social work and mental health services for children and their families. Performed diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate treatment for clients. Developed and evaluated child’s progress on treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families/guardians, and school staff to help meet each aspect of the child’s needs. Performed individual, group, and family counseling/psychotherapy. Consulted with school staff to assist with the development of IEP’s (individualized education plan) and behavior plans, as well as supported and provided staff education on childhood mental illness.
August 2002-June 2004: School Social Worker EC-8, Cicero School District 99, Cicero, IL. Served general education students in early childhood to eighth grade, worked in two schools during the 03-04 school year. Led small groups on anger management, friendship, and development of social skills. Worked closely with Early Childhood, Cross-Categorical, and Emotionally Disturbed classrooms through weekly groups and individual sessions. Introduced and coordinated Rainbows (a support group for children dealing with grief or loss).
August 2001-May 2002: School Social Worker/Graduate Intern K-12, Alton Community School District, Alton, IL. Worked with special education and general education children individually and in small groups. Assessed for and implemented Rainbows program, anger management groups, and Second Step classroom presentations (Character education). Co-facilitated school based WRAP around services, and participated in District’s referral process for IEP (individualized education plan).
January 2001-July 2001: Social Work Graduate Intern, Family Resource Center, St. Louis, MO. Assisted in therapeutic preschool program, engaged clients in play therapy sessions, observed family therapy, developed an appreciation of the foster care system, and worked with at-risk youth in after school program.
Professional Development
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Indiana
Certified School Social Worker, Illinois
