Helen Barker
Bella Vista
Summary
I am a values-driven social work professional graduating with my Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in May 2025, with the intent to immediately obtain my LMSW. I bring over ten years of diverse experience across small business, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, which has shaped my strengths in empathy, professionalism, and collaborative problem-solving. Through my MSW clinical training, I have gained direct counseling experience, supporting clients in identifying their goals and building on their strengths through an empowerment-focused, client-centered approach. I am especially passionate about maternal mental health and hope to one day specialize in supporting individuals navigating peri- and postnatal loss.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSW Intern
Community Counseling of NWA
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
- Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
- Planned discharge actions and identified resources within community for continued care.
- Delivered culturally competent counseling to diverse populations, promoting mental health and wellbeing.
BSW Intern
Peace At Home Family Shelter
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted advocates in coordinating services for individuals and families while maintaining integrity and confidentiality in case notes and across treatment.
- Created positive relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication to support progress towards goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed both in-shelter and on the crisis line, connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Facilitated support groups to help clients process trauma while developing coping and interpersonal skills.
Photographer
Helen Barker Co.
04.2008 - 02.2020
- Portrait and Wedding Photography
- Creative Director & Freelance Creative Direction
- Social media management, copywriting, contracting, project management
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
05.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-2025
Skills
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Client advocacy
- Individual & group counseling
- Psychoeducation
- CBT
- Mindful Self-Compassion
- Empowerment Model
- Client-Centered
- Active Listener
- Empathetic
- Organized
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Strategies
- Strong Communicator
- Strong Collaborator
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Bereavement & Miscarriage Doula, Bereavement Doula Collective - August 2023
- Mandated Reporter, ACCARDV, June 2022
Timeline
MSW Intern
Community Counseling of NWA
08.2024 - Current
BSW Intern
Peace At Home Family Shelter
09.2023 - 04.2024
Photographer
Helen Barker Co.
04.2008 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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