ALEXAH DIAZ
Corona,CA
Summary
Compassionate and client-centered ACSW with extensive hands-on experience supporting diverse populations through school-based services, crisis intervention, and behavioral therapy. Expertise in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, crisis stabilization, and linking individuals and families to essential community resources. Proven ability to foster trust, facilitate group and individual interventions, and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams. Dedicated to upholding culturally competent, trauma-informed, and ethical social work practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Bienestar Therapy and Wellness
Menifee, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Developed treatment plans for over 8 clients, tailored to client needs, ensuring holistic approaches.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques, enhancing client engagement and outcomes.
- Documented client progress in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, validation, and emotional regulation.
Clinical Social Worker II
Telecare Mental Health Urgent Care
Riverside, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments and provided crisis intervention services, effectively de-escalating high-stress situations in urgent care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to stabilize 30+ clients through safety planning and crisis intervention, reducing emergency department and higher level of care referrals.
- Referred clients to community resources, including mental health, housing, and substance use services.
- Maintained 100% compliance in clinical documentation within a high-volume urgent care setting and HIPAA compliance.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Telecare Mental Health Urgent Care
Riverside, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed 40+ biopsychosocial assessments, facilitating rapid intake and care for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize 25+ clients through safety planning and crisis intervention, reducing emergency department referrals.
- Referred clients to over 15 community partners, including mental health, housing, and substance use services.
School Social Work Intern
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Moreno Valley, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Reduced chronic absenteeism by 20% through targeted family outreach and school-wide attendance initiatives.
- Co-facilitated weekly social-emotional learning (SEL) groups impacting over 20+ students with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Conducted needs assessments for 20+ families and connected them to local services including food banks, counseling, and transportation assistance.
- Managed a caseload of 10+ students, improving behavioral outcomes and classroom engagement.
Behavioral Interventionist
Easter Seals of Southern California
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided behavior reduction and skill acquisition services to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder resulting in improving client’s quality of life.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2022
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Case Management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety and risk assessments
- Empathetic Listening
- Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Effective communication skills
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
TF-CBT training completion
ACEs Aware training completion
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Bienestar Therapy and Wellness
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Worker II
Telecare Mental Health Urgent Care
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Telecare Mental Health Urgent Care
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Social Work Intern
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Interventionist
Easter Seals of Southern California
01.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
California State University San Marcos