Mikaela Murillo

About

I'm a social worker with experience in nonprofit and prevention work looking for opportunities to utilize my writing, research, and communication skills in a freelance position. I have both a Bachelor's and Master's degree and have done research for those degrees on various mental health-related topics.

Experience

• Transition Assistance Counselor · MKS2/US Army04-01-2024

  Assist soldiers in determining post-military career options and preparing for transition. Includes one-on-one counseling, written communication, and group classes. Document interactions with soldiers.

• Substance Abuse Counselor · Clarksville Comprehensive Treatment Center07-01-2023 – 04-01-2024

  Worked one on one and in groups with patients to treat opioid use disorder in a medication assisted treatment center. Documented all patient needs and interactions. Collaborated with other staff and with patients to develop treatment plans.

• Risk Reduction Coordinator · Dynamic Systems Technology/TN National Guard01-01-2023 – 07-01-2023

  Led suicide and substance abuse prevention program for the Tennessee National Guard. Led prevention trainings for National Guard units across the state. Met with military leadership quarterly to provide updates on prevention efforts. Worked with government employees to improve prevention and outreach. Supervised and trained employees.

• Suicide Prevention Coordinator · Dynamic Systems Technology/TN National Guard07-01-2022 – 01-01-2023

  Led suicide prevention program for TN National Guard. Led suicide prevention trainings for units across the state. Gave quarterly updates to military leadership on the status of suicide prevention efforts. Composed email communications for both military leadership and soldiers on suicide prevention and mental health topics.

• Southwest Regional Intern · Tennessee Sucide Prevention Network01-01-2021 – 05-01-2021

  Worked with Southwest Regional Director to plan events and coordinate with community partners to promote suicide prevention. Planned and executed various events and trainings related to the topics. Performed email marketing to promote events. Conducted research on community resources and potential partners. Led volunteer meetings to discuss upcoming efforts. Assembled resource guide for suicide prevention resources across the state of TN.

Education

• University of LouisvilleMaster of Science in Social Work, Social Work
• Union UniversityBachelor of Social Work, Social Work

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