Alexandria Sapia
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #230210, November 21, 2023
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Boston Medical Center Hospital
Boston, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing ongoing support.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses and psychiatry.
- Documented case notes daily, made referrals and connect patients with resources.
Adoption Social Worker Intern
Department Of Children And Families
Chelsea, MA
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured child welfare by performing comprehensive home studies and post-placement supervision visits.
- Facilitated positive adoption experiences by providing ongoing support, education, and resources to birth parents and adoptive families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized case plans for children in need of permanent homes.
- Expedited the adoption process by guiding families through necessary paperwork and legal requirements.
Ongoing Social Worker
Department Of Children And Families
Chelsea, MA
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing family action plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance and psychoeducation.
- Supported families with empathy and compassion during all interactions.
Youth Permanency Social Worker
Plummer Youth Promise
Lawrence, MA
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Improved family reunification rates by conducting regular home visits and providing support to foster parents.
- Developed positive relationships with foster families by offering ongoing guidance, training, and resources.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children entering or leaving foster care by coordinating services with various stakeholders.
- Provided crisis intervention services to address immediate safety concerns and prevent further escalation of issues within the family unit.
Social Work Student Intern
Head Start Preschool
Plymouth, NH
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Interacted and supported children ages 3-5 with emotional, behavioral, and developmental delays.
- Evaluated children's social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Supported parents in achieving their goals by providing resources, referrals, and advocacy services.
- Developed education and social programs to provide parents with knowledge and skills for healthy parenting.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2019
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Assessment Skills
- Clinical Services
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Community Resources
- Client Advocacy
- Medical Social Work
- Child Welfare
- Crisis Intervention
- Proficient using Epic
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Boston Medical Center Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Adoption Social Worker Intern
Department Of Children And Families
10.2022 - 07.2023
Ongoing Social Worker
Department Of Children And Families
03.2021 - 10.2022
Youth Permanency Social Worker
Plummer Youth Promise
09.2019 - 03.2021
Social Work Student Intern
Head Start Preschool
09.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Plymouth State University