Kelly D.
Krissel, LCSW
2610 Marcey Road
Arlington, VA 22207
727-324-9869
Education
• Master of Social Work, Florida International University, 2003
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Binghamton University, 1998
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Virginia
Certified Educator of Infant Massage through Infant Massage USA
Employment
• School Readiness Consulting, Silver Springs, Maryland
Data collector/ Child assessor (contract/temporary) 9/2019-present
Utilize a battery of early childhood assessments to gather baseline data on
children participating in research study.
Accurately score and document children’s data and submit to project manager.
Maintain positive relationships with community partners involved in research
Study.
• Appletree, Washington DC
Data collector/ Child assessor (contract/temporary) 12/2018-3/2019
Utilized the Brigance assessment tool with children in D.C. preschools
Accurately scored and documented children’s data and submitted to project
manager.
Maintained positive relationships with community partners involved in research
Study.
• Adore Children and Family Services, Arlington, Virginia
Clinical Director 2/28/2018-8/31/2019
Supervised a team of case managers and MSW interns.
Planned and facilitated monthly meetings for foster parents.
Reviewed and signed off on all home studies, placements, and program and
discharges.
Completed all Magellan authorizations, updates, and billing.
Monitored and maintained compliance with county and state contracts
Assisted the Executive Director in the formulation and implementation of Adore’s
policies and procedures.
• Los Angeles Universal Preschool, Los Angeles California
Contract Quality Assessor 12/2012- 8/1/20017
Conducted Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) assessments at area
preschools and completed observation reports to ensure quality in early
childhood practices.
Provided feedback to classroom teachers related to their compliance with CLASS
guidelines.
Utilized CLASS Pre- K and CLASS Toddler assessment tools.
• Family Enrichment Services via the internet
Contract Reviewer 4/2011- 1/1/2014
Reviewed Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments (CBHA's) to provide
quality assurance and ensure clinical soundness of social work assessments.
Provided clinical consultation to therapists completing the CBHAs and monitored
the review process through the completion of the assessments.
• Family Enrichment Services Pinellas Park, Florida
Assessment Specialist 9/2009- 4/2011
Conducted clinical assessments on children and families to diagnose clients and
determined Medicaid eligibility, and recommend appropriate services.
Provided crisis intervention and case management as needed to clients in their
homes.
• Safe Start Partnership Center Pinellas Park, Florida
Safe Start Advocate 9/2004-1/2009
Conducted in-depth assessments on children ages 0-6 and their families who
had been exposed to violence through home visits and community observation.
Utilized ASQ, ASQ-SE, and PSI assessments to assist in determining family
needs.
Provided crisis counseling, education, and support to families related to the
effects of violence on young children.
Participated in outreach activities and provided trainings to local agencies on
the effects of exposure to violence on children.
Provided therapy to children and families utilizing Parent Child Interaction
Therapy to strengthen the bond between the children and their caregivers.
• Gift of Life, Inc. Pinellas Park, Florida
Contract TBOS Therapist, 2/06-2/07 (part-time)
Provided in-home therapy to children with mental health issues.
Developed treatment plans for clients to alleviate needs.
• Drug & Alcohol Treatment Association West Palm Beach, Florida
Outreach Therapist, 10/2003 -10/2004
Assessed children and adults for substance use and abuse disorders.
Provided group and individual therapy to adult and children with substance
abuse issues.
• Women In Distress Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Intern Therapist, 8/2002-8/2003
Provided group and individual therapy to adult and children survivors of
domestic violence.
Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments on new clients.
• Broward County Sexual Assault Treatment Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Crisis Intervention Counselor, 8/2001-9/2002
Provided crisis intervention counseling and support to adult and children
survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
Assisted the nurse practitioner with medical exams and evidence collection
while providing support and intervention to the victim during exams.
• The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Family Services Counselor 11/2000- 8/2001
Provided the coordination of services for children and families in foster care
and protective services.
Developed and implemented case plans for children and families in the
dependency process.
Supported foster homes to maintain foster care placements.
Provided written reports and verbal presentations to the courts regarding the
family process and DCF recommendations.
• Broome County Child Development Center, Head Start Program Binghamton, New
York Family Advocate, 9/1999-10/2000
Strengthened parent-child relationships by conducting weekly home visits to
program participants.
Acted as a liaison between the classroom and the home.
Recruited eligible families for the program.
Planned and managed trainings for parent participation in the program.
