Alex Garcia
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Social Work professional with correctional, medical, and counseling experience. I have worked many years with at-risk populations within correctional and therapeutic setting. Natural ability to build strong relationships. Experienced in building and implementing evidence-based interventions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Consultant
Multnomah County Health Department
Portland, OR
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented mental health programs to enhance community wellness initiatives.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients experiencing mental health crises.
- Provided training and support to staff on best practices in mental health service delivery.
- Contact : (503) 988-5558
Drug Prevention Intervention Specialist
Battleground Public Schools
Battleground, WA
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Creating and administering educational and informational programs on various social/emotional learning topics, which includes drug education, suicide prevention, anxiety reduction, etc. within the classroom setting, conduct prevention and intervention programs for students involved with substance use, services such as assessment, individual, family and group support.
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective intervention strategies.
- Contact : (360) 885-5300
Juvenile Detention Officer
Yakima Juvenile Detention
Yakima, WA
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Juvenile Detention Officer Duties: Supervised juveniles in assigned pod, monitored daily activities, conducted inmate room searches, distributed meals throughout the facility, conducted regular inmate watches, typed regular incident and daily reports
- Contact : : (509) 574-2050
Education
Master In Social Work -
Portland State University School of Social Work
06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Washington State University
05.2020
Skills
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Strong writing and computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Substance abuse treatment knowledge
- Counseling techniques
- Social work expertise
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Suicide prevention
Certification
- Human Services and Case Management and Administration (06/2020 - Present)
- Corrections Certificate (06/2011 - Present)
LANGUAGES
English - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Spanish - Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Mental Health Consultant
Multnomah County Health Department
07.2023 - Current
Drug Prevention Intervention Specialist
Battleground Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023
Juvenile Detention Officer
Yakima Juvenile Detention
09.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Washington State University
Master In Social Work -
Portland State University School of Social Work