Sandra Hunter

Background

About Sandra Hunter

Social Work Professional Summary Experienced home-based family therapist treating high-risk clients within their family, the court, school, and other systems that can impact the success or failure of the client. Skill Highlights • Family therapy background • Parenting skills educator • Practiced in family and individual assessments • Public Speaking Experience • Clinical documentation mastery • Court reports • Safety plans • Creative use of behavioral contracts • Member of Academy of Cognitive Therapy: Diplomat status Work Experience Extensive family assessments and individual assessments. Strength-based treatment planning. Collaboration with client, the family, inter-agency staff and intra-agency staff to meet the high standards of the agency, supporting agencies, Medicaid, the family and the client. Ability to work in a team or individually, as mandated by the agency. Therapy delivered in a family setting, individual setting and in groups. Worked closely with the parents, the school, the probation officers, psychiatrist and other professionals to ensure that safety plans were in place, behavioral contracts utilized and communication barriers were removed. Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational therapy, behaviorism, and solution focused therapy were some of the highly effective, evidence-based therapy models utilized to produce change.