1. Stacey Sterkenburg, LLMSW
3427 Mayapple Lane, Apt. 32 Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: 269-767-2396 ! E-Mail: slsterkenburg@gmail.com
Stacey
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LifeWays Community Mental Health Jackson, MI 3/2015-Present
Access Clinician (40+ hours per week)
• Completing mental health screenings to determine if risk factors exist to warrant full evaluation
for CMH services. Facilitate referrals based on clinical assessment and medical necessity.
• Complete accurate and clinically competent psychosocial intake assessments to determine
referrals into the LifeWays network and into the community.
• Provide trauma-sensitive and recovery-focused crisis interventions, including inpatient pre-
screenings. Coordinating with provider network staff, hospital staff, and natural supports to
develop clinically sound diversion and safety planning when appropriate.
• Completing service authorizations and admissions for services determined to be medically
necessary through assessment.
• Complete accurate and clinically competent documentation of all information regarding
consumer treatment in the electronic medical record within timeliness standards.
• Coordinating care between the LifeWays agency, provider network, and broader
Jackson/Hillsdale treatment community.
Bethany Christian Services Grand Haven, MI 10/2014-2/2015
Family Therapist (20 hours per week)
• Completing psychosocial assessments
• Completing CAFAS assessments
• Working with clients to develop person-centered treatment plans
• Conducting ongoing outpatient therapy sessions with children, adults, and families
• Utilizing a variety of therapeutic theories and interventions to engage a wide range of clients
• Developing & facilitating therapeutic treatment groups
• Coordinating services and care with relevant community professionals and agencies
• Utilizing clinical discretion and judgment to address case management needs
Ottawa County Community Mental Health [ACT/IDDT Team] Holland, MI 5/2013-6/2014
MSW Intern (25 hours per week)
• Working with a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Developing & facilitating therapeutic treatment groups
• Providing crisis assessment and intervention
• Utilizing clinical discretion and judgment to address case management needs
• Advocating on behalf of consumers and their families
• Completing psychosocial assessments
• Coordinating services and care with relevant community professionals and agencies
• Working with consumers to develop person-centered treatment plans

2. EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids MI 2012–2014
M.S.W.
Western Theological Seminary, Holland MI 2010-2014
M.Div.
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids MI 1999-2003
B.Mus. - Vocal Performance
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Proficient in Avatar & PCE Systems (Electronic Health Record)
Trainings: CAFAS, LOCUS, Recipient Rights, Crisis Physical Intervention (CPI), ADOS-2,
Youth Mental Health First Aid
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Social Workers 2014-Present
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers, Chi Epsilon Chapter 2014-Present
VOLUNTEERISM & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sankofa bus trip, a journey toward cultural competence and racial reconciliation. 2014
Intercultural immersion experience with Western Theological Seminary & BorderLinks, 2012
exploring immigration policies and issues along the U.S./Mexican Border in Arizona.
Volunteer Resident Mentor at the Friendship House in Holland, MI, an intentional 2010-2012
living community designed to partner seminary students with individuals with
cognitive impairments in order to achieve semi-independent living.
Coach for Girls on the Run, a program for girls in 3rd
-5th
grade to learn healthy habits of 2010
eating and exercise, to develop positive self-image and self-worth, and to build teamwork
and cooperation skills.
Cross-cultural mission experience with Cornerstone University in England & Scotland. 2002
Volunteer musical director at The Other Way Ministries in Grand Rapids, MI, directing 2001
a youth musical for a population of urban, at-risk youth.
Cross-cultural mission experience with Cornerstone University in Perugia, Italy. 2000