Ryan Heck

About Ryan Heck

As a professional photographer and licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in creating visually compelling content for outdoor, adventure, and lifestyle brands. My work at Trekker Heck Photography focuses on commercial and travel photography, including landscapes, product shoots, and portraits. My images have been featured with brands such as Lomi, Corkcicle, and Kammock, as well as in international publications like Canoe & Kayak and Paddling Magazine. Combining my creative expertise with my background in social work, I approach photography with a unique perspective that prioritizes authentic connections and impactful storytelling. Based in Oregon, I provide clients with high-quality content for social media, advertisements, websites, and campaigns. My goal is to help brands resonate with their audiences by crafting visuals that evoke emotion and align with their mission.

Experience

1. Ehrm-io Social Work Solution Expert

   U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

   May 2024 — Present · Eugene, OR, US

   Selected to lead Special Assignment for National Office of Care Management & Social Work to create a Quick Reference Guide for the Military2VA Program for the national rollout of Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM)• Gathered feedback from Cerner end users and created a comprehensive training to standardize workflows and processes for VA sites that have gone live with Cerner• Created training documents that were scalable and inclusive for all possible disciplines, collaborating with multiple sites and people with differing expertise• Now serving as Acting EHRM Coordinator at Roseburg VA Health Care System to resolve Cerner-related issues, provide resources and training materials to end users• Works with Risk Management to identifies potential patient safety issues and prioritize resolution of outstanding Cerner helpdesk tickets

Education

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  BS, Psychology, Addictions Counseling

  2006 — 2010

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  MSW, Social Work

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Substance Use Disorders
• Interventions
• Chemical Dependency
• Family Therapy
• Behavioral Health
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Cbt)
• Psychotherapy
• Counseling Psychology
• Case Management
• Tobacco Treatment
• Social Services
• Program Development
• Addiction Recovery
• Clinical Supervision
• Adobe Premiere Pro Cs6
• Ptsd
• Post Traumatic Stress
• Workshop Facilitation
• Healthcare
• Large Group Facilitation
• Mental Health
• Crisis Intervention
• Psychology
• Dual Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Addictions Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Social Media
• Cbt
• Life Transitions
• Grief Counseling
• Adventure Travel
• Mental Health Counseling
• Motivational Interviewing
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Mindfulness