Abi Olivares, LCSW
Happy Valley
Summary
LCSW with a 15 year background applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients and patients. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen. Adaptable to both direct clinical service setting (individual therapy), medical social work, utilization review and community based mobile crisis work.
I have been providing clinical licensure supervision both individually and in a group setting since 2016 to clinicians within varying clinical settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker II
Legacy Health
03.2022 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within various legal settings such as court hearings or child welfare conferences to ensure access to appropriate services or supports.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Restore Therapy, LLC (independant Contractor)
09.2016 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Well versed in effective therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, Polyvagel theory, IFS.
- Provided licensure supervision (individual and group) to CSWA's in the community across Oregon.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - ED
Providence Health & Services
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
- Collaborated with community resources for effective case management, optimizing the support network for clients.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
Clinical Social Worker
Legacy Health - Randall Children's Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2019
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Supervised 3 interns and gave case management feedback.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning and connecting clients to appropriate community resources.
- Collaborated closely with insurance companies to secure appropriate authorizations for services rendered, ensuring timely reimbursement for the organization.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Clinical Care Coordinator II
Family Care, Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and coordination of post-acute care services.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous quality improvements across the organization.
- Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
Mobile Crisis Clinician - Project Respond
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Developed rapport with diverse client populations by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during crisis consultations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel during psychiatric emergencies to de-escalate volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practices in crisis intervention, incorporating new techniques and approaches into client treatment plans.
- Provided education to community base members surrounding civil commitment laws, including NMI's and other civil commitment proceedings.
- Director's Custody Hold (DCH) trained and certified via Multnomah County.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Walla Walla University
Missoula, MT08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2007
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Psychoeducation
- Evidence-based practices
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Assessments
- Medical social work
- Counseling
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Accomplishments
LCSW (Oregon) - L7533 since 2014.
LICSW (Washington) - LW 61284038 (processing of reinstatement)
Oregon LCSW Board approved licensure supervisor since 2016
Certification
- Clinical Training - DBT course via PESI completed 2020
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Effective Strategies to Support Grief and Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression in Bereaved Families - completed May, 2024
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - ED
Providence Health & Services
05.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Social Worker II
Legacy Health
03.2022 - Current
Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Restore Therapy, LLC (independant Contractor)
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator II
Family Care, Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2017
Clinical Social Worker
Legacy Health - Randall Children's Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2019
Mobile Crisis Clinician - Project Respond
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
01.2014 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Walla Walla University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Montana
- Clinical Training - DBT course via PESI completed 2020
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Effective Strategies to Support Grief and Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression in Bereaved Families - completed May, 2024
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