Alyssa Ruiz, LCSW-S
1716 Hendrick Dr.Plano, Texas. 75074,United States
Summary
Social Work Supervisor offering 11 year background of supporting clients through crisis intervention and five years of leadership experience. Skilled at cultivating strong partnerships with outside agencies, offering direct support to staff and strong organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in clinical social work and leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Manager
Parkland Hospital
12.2018 - Current
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with staff and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for staff.
- Worked with social work leadership team to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
- Conducted monthly staff meetings to educate team on different programs, available services, and changes within the department.
- Conducted monthly audits for the Extended Observation Unit to ensure all criteria is met.
- Conducted regular chart audits for staff to support clinical education.
- Coordinated with NTBHA leadership team to provide services to patients.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, 1:1 meetings, and other learning opportunities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
LCSW Clinical Supervisor
Parkland Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Provide on-going supervision to social workers in the field, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
- Mentor social workers in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Parkland Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided psychiatric intervention to patients experiencing a mental health crisis in an emergency room settings.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations
- Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Hospice Social Worker
Bluebonnet Hospice
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and prognosis.
- Assisted patient's and families in transitioning from home health care to hospice.
- Assisted families in funeral planning and end of life services
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments for all new referrals.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Conservatorship Worker
Department Of Family And Protective Services
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Collaborated with CASA advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2011
Skills
- Proficient in completing psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, psycho education with families, safety planning, and discharge planning
- CPR Certified
- SAMA Certified
- Completed trainings in CBT and Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
LCSW Clinical Supervisor
Parkland Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Social Work Manager
Parkland Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Psychiatric Social Worker
Parkland Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2018
Hospice Social Worker
Bluebonnet Hospice
02.2014 - 09.2014
Conservatorship Worker
Department Of Family And Protective Services
01.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stephen F Austin State University