ALICIA GUZMAN
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Competent clinician offering multi-disciplinary approach to client care. Eager to utilize six years of experience to help clients improve conditions and reduce symptoms. Positive and friendly people-person with organized and diligent attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICIAN
SOUTHWEST KEYS PROGRAM CASA RIO GRANDE
07.2018 - Current
- Provide mental health screenings and counseling intervention services.
- Continually monitoring and documenting client’s mental well-being and overall adjustment.
- Implement client's counseling plans, facilitating referrals, transfers, and reunification planning.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality client care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Advocated for client's both internally and externally to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each client and promote optimal service.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
- Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
- Provided supervision to interns and practicum students during their training rotations in the clinic setting.
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SUNNY GLEN CHILDREN’S HOME
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Organized and facilitated both Skill streaming program as well as TBRI therapy sessions
- Met with children on a one on one basis, taught coping skills, and participated in house activities or outings.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SANTA ROSA ISD
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Met with children being referred by school counselor weekly, did write ups, facilitated school events, and organized as well as facilitate the PAL’s afterschool program.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
- Assessed program effectiveness using feedback from participants and data analysis techniques, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
- Collaborated with school personnel to identify students in need of social work services and develop individualized interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall wellbeing.
CHILD ADVOCATE VOLUNTEER
THE YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Meet weekly, write up reports per visit, accompany child to immigration court, and be part of a BID panel.
- Ensured timely resolution of cases by regularly reviewing progress with supervisors.
- Prepared detailed reports on each case, documenting progress and recommending changes when necessary.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when faced with complex challenges involving children''s wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in child advocacy work.
- Presented findings from casework analysis in an organized manner during team meetings.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Edinburg, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Edinburg, TX05.2016
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel
- Native English speaker; Fluent in Spanish
- Growth mindset
- Culture Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Meets deadlines
- Time management
- Clinical Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Small Group Instruction
- Ethical Practice
- Treatment Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Caseload Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved employee of the month multiple times as a result of going above and beyond for the program and clients.
- Achieved regional recognition for having the ability to promote the wellbeing of children and the capability to collaboratively work with a multidisciplinary team, exceeding the expectations roles in the clinical department.
Timeline
CLINICIAN
SOUTHWEST KEYS PROGRAM CASA RIO GRANDE
07.2018 - Current
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SUNNY GLEN CHILDREN’S HOME
01.2018 - 05.2018
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
SANTA ROSA ISD
01.2016 - 05.2016
CHILD ADVOCATE VOLUNTEER
THE YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN
01.2014 - 03.2016
Master of Social Work - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY