Amaris Garcia ASW License #108790
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Expertise in typical standards of care, as well as crisis intervention and special assistance. Professionally performs needs assessments and psychosocial evaluations to determine appropriate plans, set goals and ultimately improve individual quality of life. Empathetic Mental Health Counselor proficient in applying psychotherapeutic techniques in both inpatient and outpatient settings with experience providing supervised clinical social work services to children, adults, and families. Expertise in providing appropriate immediate guidance and therapeutic services to help individuals and families cope with emotional crisis or psychiatric emergencies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Stabilization Unit Social Worker II
Paradise Valley Hospital
Chula Vista, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Educated patients about mental health issues and available treatments options.
- Monitored patient progress towards recovery goals established in treatment plans.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicidal behavior among clients and implemented appropriate safety protocols when necessary.
- Conducted assessments of patient's needs and created treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric episodes or distressful situations.
- Responded quickly and appropriately during emergency situations involving physical aggression or self-harm.
- Provided psychoeducation about mental illness topics such as suicide prevention, managing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic modalities based on an understanding of each client's unique needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for each client's individual needs.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential client information.
- Attended staff meetings and trainings to stay up-to-date on best practices in mental health care delivery.
- Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Served as an advocate for victims of abuse or neglect within the legal system.
Medical Social Worker
Apreva Hospice
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Conducts initial interviews with member by understanding the psychological and social meaning of complaints, symptoms, current and past history, to determine the nature and urgency of members need.
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Created and managed thorough pre-discharge plans for clients coming up on reintegration periods.
- Adjusted treatment plans with current interventions and progress updates.
- Provides telephone counseling, resource information, and referral services.
- Gave presentations to interdisciplinary team members, including clinical documentation and therapeutic observations.
- Provides management of all onsite psychiatric emergencies and/or crisis intervention/treatment to adults, children and families.
- Supervised diagnosed disorders according to DSM-IV criteria and used ICD-10 codes for documentation.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
Phlebotomist- CPTPhlebotomist
Sharp Grossmont Hospital- Sharp Rees stealys
San Diego, CA
03.2012 - Current
- Working in an out-patient facility
- Performing phlebotomy in a safe and quality manner; data and specimen processing; Specimen handling and transporting experience
- Supporting the Sharp Experience and giving excellent customer service
- Making sure to verify patient identification while working in a fast-paced environment
- Keeping organized and making sure all draw stations are sterile before the next patient
- Also maintaining a draw time that is less than 5 minutes with each patient, while still making sure job duties are done efficiently
- In addition, I take my vehicle out to do home draws throughout San Diego.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Medical Social Worker intern
Silverado Hospice
San Diego , CA
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Hannahs House
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Hannah House Supervised Visitations
- Help provide a neutral, non-judgmental, and respectful environment for the parents who use the services
- Conducted weekly individual, family, and group therapy
- Assessed families and provided legal documentation for the courts
- Collaborated with community resource providers.
- Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
- Participated in clinical assessments to help determine appropriate treatment options.
- Used safety and risk assessments, employing related policies and procedures.
- Observed therapy delivery, noting treatment models and techniques.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
Education
ASW License #108790 -
01.2022
Master of Social Work -
Brescia University
01.2022
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (CPR) -
01.2022
California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate - CA Department of Public Health -
01.2022
Compassion Fatigue & Self-Care for Social Workers -
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Relations, Women’s
Brescia University
01.2018
Skills
- Conducting Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Case Management
- Suicide Prevention Specialist
- Conflict Resolution
- Provides supervised clinical social work services
- Developed and implements treatment plans
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation
- Crisis Resolution
- Coaching Patients
- Individual Counseling
- Worker Supervision
- Educating Families
- Managing Records
- Team Collaborating
- Family Member Counseling
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Environmental Impediments Management
- Group Session Facilitation
- Allscripts/ Cerner
- Medical Advocacy
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook E-mai
- Medi-Cal System (MEDS)
- Microsoft Power Point
- Epic
- Kronos Time and Labor System
- Home Care Home Base
- BVP training
Timeline
Crisis Stabilization Unit Social Worker II
Paradise Valley Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Apreva Hospice
06.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker intern
Silverado Hospice
06.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Hannahs House
11.2017 - 10.2018
Phlebotomist- CPTPhlebotomist
Sharp Grossmont Hospital- Sharp Rees stealys
03.2012 - Current
ASW License #108790 -
Master of Social Work -
Brescia University
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (CPR) -
California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate - CA Department of Public Health -
Compassion Fatigue & Self-Care for Social Workers -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Relations, Women’s
Brescia University
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