Allison Joslin
Shoreview
Summary
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) with a Master’s in Social Work (Clinical Track) and hands-on experience supporting justice-involved youth, students, and survivors of trauma. Skilled in applying trauma-informed approaches, conducting risk and needs assessments, and providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and case management. Experienced in advocating for clients within academic, legal, and community systems, and coordinating services with schools, families, probation officers, and community agencies. Committed to supporting victims’ rights, promoting safe reintegration, and connecting individuals to educational, vocational, and social resources.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Alpha Emergence Behavioral Health
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver specialized clinical treatment for justice-involved individuals with sexual offending histories, integrating evidence-based modalities (CBT, MI, relapse-prevention, trauma-informed care) to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety.
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and risk assessments to guide individualized treatment and supervision strategies.
- Facilitate weekly therapy groups and individual sessions, maintaining a diverse caseload of justice-involved clients referred through probation, courts, or corrections.
- Provide victim-focused interventions, including psychoeducation on victim impact, empathy-building, accountability, and restorative justice principles.
- Collaborate with victim advocates and incorporate victim perspectives into treatment planning to prioritize safety, healing, and harm reduction.
- Support client reintegration and family reunification by strengthening communication, conflict resolution, and boundary-setting to promote safe family dynamics.
- Prepare detailed clinical documentation, treatment plans, and court reports in alignment with federal, state, and agency regulations.
- Partner with probation officers, correctional institutions, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, effective case management, and compliance with legal and clinical standards.
Probation Officer Assistant- Juvenile Detention
Anoka County, Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
- Work directly with individuals who have committed crimes, including those who are both offenders and victims of trauma, recognizing the dual impact of victimization and accountability.
- Apply therapeutic tools and trauma-informed practices to manage crisis situations, support mental health stabilization, reinforce healthy boundaries, and promote safe decision-making.
- Conduct high-risk and well-being checks to identify safety concerns, risk factors, and service needs, ensuring both resident safety and community protection.
- Facilitate intakes, needs assessments, and service coordination to connect youth with appropriate medical, educational, cultural, and emotional supports.
- Maintain ongoing communication with families, probation officers, and service providers to ensure continuity of care, compliance, and successful reintegration.
- Document incidents, interventions, and case progress in alignment with legal and agency requirements to support accountability and client success.
- Developed and implemented a workforce reintegration program linking youth to employment opportunities upon release, including partnerships that provide vocational training and pay for schooling.
School-Based Therapist
Change Inc.
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Provide individual and group therapy to high school students presenting with diverse needs, including trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, family conflict, substance use, and academic stress.
- Conduct clinical intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and safety planning to identify mental health needs and ensure students at risk of harm receive timely interventions.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans using CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and resilience-focused approaches tailored to adolescents.
- Deliver psychoeducation on coping strategies, stress management, boundary-setting, and self-advocacy skills to support emotional and behavioral growth.
- Collaborate with teachers, school staff, administrators, probation officers, and families to build supportive networks that promote student well-being and academic success.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for students experiencing acute distress, connecting them with higher levels of care when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation, progress notes, and treatment plans in accordance with agency, ethical, and legal standards.
- Engage in clinical supervision and case consultation, strengthening therapeutic skills and integrating feedback into practice.
Social Work Intern
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided crisis response services, offering immediate support and stabilization for students experiencing grief, family instability, violence, or acute distress.
- Conducted needs assessments and safety planning, identifying risk factors such as victimization, trauma, and mental health concerns, and connected students to appropriate resources.
- Advocated for students’ needs within academic, special education, and legal systems, ensuring access to accommodations, victim resources, and community supports.
- Coordinated care with school social workers, administrators, community agencies, and law enforcement to promote safety and continuity of services.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and restorative practices with students to reduce interpersonal harm, strengthen protective factors, and promote positive school climate.
- Maintained accurate case documentation and participated in supervision and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure best practices.
Special Education Assistant
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided crisis response services, offering immediate support and stabilization for students experiencing grief, family instability, violence, or acute distress.
- Conducted needs assessments and safety planning, identifying risk factors such as trauma, victimization, and mental health concerns, and connected students to appropriate resources.
- Supported children with disabilities and special education needs, including students with histories of trauma and victimization; promoted inclusion, equity, and access to services.
- Assisted students in the classroom with academic learning, organization, and engagement, reinforcing positive study habits and individualized supports to enhance educational outcomes.
- Maintained student safety through crisis prevention and de-escalation, applying trauma-informed strategies to reduce harm and stabilize high-stakes situations.
- Reinforced coping strategies, boundary-setting, and emotional regulation skills with students to strengthen resilience and improve classroom functioning.
- Documented behavioral incidents, interventions, and progress in alignment with legal, educational, and agency requirements (IEP, 504, FBA).
- Collaborated with teachers, special education staff, administrators, and families to develop proactive interventions, improve behavior supports, and promote student success.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN12-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05-2021
Skills
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Case Management and Service Coordination
- Advocacy in Academic, Legal, and Social Systems
- Behavioral Support and Coping Skills Reinforcement
- Family Reunification and Reintegration Support
- Program Development and Implementation
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Documentation and Compliance
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Certifications & Trainings
• Mandated Reporter (Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection)
• Trauma-Informed Care in School & Juvenile Justice Settings
• Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (Detention & School-Based)
• Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment (QPR/ASIST)
• Restorative Justice Practices
• CBT Basics for Youth (Applied in victim support & counseling)
• Cultural Competency & Anti-Racism in Practice
• HIPAA & Confidentiality (Clinical & Legal Standards)
• Ethics in Social Work Practice
Trainings & Certifications
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) – Minnesota Board of Social Work
- Mandated Reporter: Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection
- Trauma-Informed Care in School & Juvenile Justice Settings
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (Detention & School-Based)
- Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment
- Suicide Intervention Training: ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Restorative Justice Practices
- Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT Basics for Youth)
- Cultural Competency & Anti-Racism in Practice
- HIPAA & Confidentiality Compliance (Clinical & Legal Standards)
- Ethics in Social Work Practice
- Victim Services & Victim Advocacy Training
- Sex Offender Awareness & Accountability Strategies
- Risk Assessment & Relapse Prevention for Justice-Involved Youth
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Alpha Emergence Behavioral Health
07.2025 - Current
School-Based Therapist
Change Inc.
08.2024 - 06.2025
Probation Officer Assistant- Juvenile Detention
Anoka County, Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Assistant
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
Augsburg University
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Century College
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