Stacie L.

Hamstra, LLMSW, LBSW Allendale, MI

Shamstra22@gmail.com 49401
staciehamstra@weebly.com
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Highlights

Able to work independently and as a member of a team Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records
Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills Group facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to maintain excellent required clinical records Ability to manage client and family crises
Trained in hypnosis and biofeedback

Education
Masters in Social Work: Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI (August 2017)
Phi Alpha Honor Society Member. GPA: 3.91
Bachelor of Arts; Psychology, Sociology, Psychology/Sociology Composite: Hope College, Holland, MI (May 1990)

Work Experience

Therapist (MSW Intern) 5/2016 Current

Michigan Behavioral Consultants, PC
Grand Rapids, Holland, & Muskegon, MI

Receive referrals from pain management physicians and medical professionals

Work with adults with chronic pain and health conditions
Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and diagnosis
Address issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, sleep, and other emotions and behaviors which
impact health and chronic pain
Use of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and
hypnosis from a person centered, strength based, and holistic approach
Coordinate care with health care providers, pain doctors, and physical therapists

Mental Health Team Supervisor 3/2003 Current

Community Mental Health Ottawa County
Holland, MI

Oversite of Supports Coordination Program for adults and children with Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities
Provide team management and supervision of up to 17 licensed Social Workers
Provide management and oversite of the Habilitation Supports Waiver and Childrens Waiver Program
Assure compliance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Mental Health Code,
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and internal policies
Coordination with community partners and contracted providers
Oversite and management of program budget
Knowledge and implementation of Home and Community Based Settings Rule, Person Centered Planning, and
Self Determination
Reduced organizational annual budget by $300,000/year by successfully locating and transferring a case to an
alternative resource
Stacie L. Hamstra, LLMSW, LBSW Allendale, MI
Shamstra22@gmail.com 49401
staciehamstra@weebly.com
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Mental Health Specialist Supports Coordinator 10/2001 3/2003

Community Mental Health Ottawa County
Holland, MI

Provided supports coordination for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Completed annual biopsychosocial assessments, implemented Person Centered Planning and Self Determination
Development of Individual Plan of Service
Linked individuals to services and providers based on assessed need and individual choice
Coordinated and monitored services

Mental Health Specialist ACT Case Manager 11/2000 10/2001

Community Mental Health Ottawa County
Grand Haven, MI

Assertive Community Treatment with individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)
Provided support and daily assessment of individuals living independently to maintain stability and achieve
independence
Monitored medications, side effects, and client behaviors
Completed biopsychosocial assessments, implemented Person Centered Planning and Self Determination
Development of Individual Plan of Service
Linked individuals to service and providers based on assessed need and individual choice
Worked as a team with supervisor, nurse, and psychiatrist
Coordinated and monitored services

Vocational Case Manager 10/1998 11/2000

Kandu Industries 5/1990 1/1992
Holland, MI

Provided case management and coordinated services to program participants with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and/or mental illness
Acted as liaison between rehabilitation team members within and outside of the organization
Responsible for designing, directing, and implementing participant program activities with emphasis on Person
Centered Planning and program policies
Responsible for documenting and monitoring progress of consumer employees toward achieving vocational,
personal and social outcomes

Training

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis: Refining Skills and Treatment Applications Workshop on Clinical
Hypnosis; Shaumburg, IL, September 15 18, 2016