LILLIAN G.

KROONTJE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | 360-920-6629 | lilykroontje@yahoo.com

SKI LLS & ABI LI TI ES

– Trained in crisis intervention and providing mental health support
– Client advocacy, client needs assessment and response
– Refined written/verbal communication and documentation skills

EDUC ATI ON
Grand Valley State University – Grand Rapids, MI – Master of Social Work
– Expected graduation April 2018

Trinity Western University – Langley, British Columbia – BA in Psychology

– Graduated in 2015

EXPERI ENCE
Medical Social Work Intern, HDVCH Intensive Feeding Program 5/17 – date
Grand Rapids, MI
– Assisting patients and families in the hospital’s day treatment feeding program in
locating the resources and services they need for a successful therapy process.
Providing emotional and mental health support during admissions.

Psychiatric Technician, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services 12/16 – 7/16
Grand Rapids, MI
– Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team on a variety of inpatient units providing
care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Lead patient group sessions,
provided mental health education and support, and crisis management.

Certified Home Care Aid, Cascade Connections 4/15 – 8/15

Lynden, WA
– Provided care and mental health support to developmentally and mentally ill
adults in assisted living.

LEADERSHI P
– Mentor for children in foster care through Bethany Christian Services (2015/2016).
– Volunteered with children affected by poverty through Kidstown International.
Visited and assisted at three orphanages in India and Nepal as part of Kidstown
International’s visitation and oversight team.
– Volunteered as a leader with Meridian Compass Program, an after-school program
for elementary students affected by poverty. This program focused on providing
nutrition and health information to at-risk students (2012).