Andy Duarte
Shoreline,WA
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 15+-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOCIAL WORKER SR
BHIP - UW SHORELINE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
08.2019 - Current
- Provide behavioral health clinical services to patients receiving care
- Social work interventions include psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and other clinical social work services
- Provide evidence-based, mental health counseling in accordance with care collaboration BHIP Model
- Screen and assess patients for common mental and substance abuse disorders
- Provide patient education about common mental and substance abuse disorders and available treatment options
- Support and closely coordinate mental health care with the patient's primary care provider and UWPC consulting psychiatrists
- Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments as clinically indicated
- Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic
- Maintain a strong social work role in the clinic and collaboratively provide patient care with other disciplines in this area.
MEDICAL CASE MANAGER
Madison Clinic - Harborview Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Provide HIV/AIDS intake and Case management services to adult patients who seek services at Harborview Medical Center
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of psychosocial , medical, financial, and other support needs in addition to implementing and coordinating, and monitoring service plans
- Adhere to Social Work department policies related to delivery of services to patients in a medical clinic.
- This includes adherence to standards for documentation and confidentiality. Electronic Medical Records: EPIC proficient.
PLACEMENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR
DSHS Children and Family Services
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Provide daily direct supervision and support to a unit of eight Placement Coordinators serving greater King County. Hire and train new staff, resolve conflicts, and communicate performance expectations and reviews in an effective and timely manner
- Develop and implement database and tracking systems that documented and captured daily placements and statistics of youth placed and their placements into various agencies and residencies
- Instruct and incorporate RCW and DSHS policy and procedural changes to daily practice
PLACEMENT COORDINATOR
DSHS Children and Family Services
06.2011 - 04.2013
- Assessed for appropriate foster care placements to meet the individual needs of youth with mental health, behavioral, developmental and medical issues as well as arranged emergent placements for at-risk youth ranging from birth-20 years old
- Collaborated with DSHS social workers, licensed care providers, and private agency case managers to ensure accurate documentation and communication of youth profiles in DSHS custody prior to placement
- Coordinated with tribal governments in the region for culturally appropriate placement of Native youth.
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER
DSHS Children and Family Services
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Assessed children birth to 12 years old and their families for safety and eligibility for family-centered services
- Developed Permanency Plans, coordinated access to services and monitored client engagement
- Provided recommendations to the juvenile court system and other reviewing bodies for collaboration of care.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER
DSHS Children and Family Services
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Investigated allegations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment by conducting risk and safety assessments with children, family, subjects, collateral professionals, and other sources to complete detailed case reports
- Coordinated referrals for mental health, domestic violence and substance use resources through various community services and programs for children and their family
- Consulted and Prepared court documents developed court orders with Assistant Attorneys Generals, Law Enforcement agencies, child advocates, medical providers, and sexual assault and physical abuse consultants
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Ryther Child Center
10.2005 - 07.2007
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
Education
Masters in Social Work - Multi-family Practice And Policy, School Social Work, Individual And Group Counseling
THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, Wa06.2012
Bachelors of Art - Multicultural Counseling
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
Olympia, WA01.2005
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Assessment skills
- DSM-IV Knowledge
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Behavioral Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker Independent Clinical, LICSW, WA
- LICSW, LW 60902242
Additional Information
- Trained and utilizes in Therapeutic settings: Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Activation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
- Lifelong AIDS Alliance volunteer: AIDS Walk, Bingo & Office Assistance, 2008-2012.
- Children's Justice Conference Attendee: 2006, 2008, 2012, and 2013.
- ABODE International Home Stay Host for students from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, 2012-2019.
- Recreational Activities: ECSA Softball Association, player 2009-present.
Timeline
SOCIAL WORKER SR
BHIP - UW SHORELINE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
08.2019 - Current
MEDICAL CASE MANAGER
Madison Clinic - Harborview Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2019
PLACEMENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR
DSHS Children and Family Services
04.2013 - 07.2015
PLACEMENT COORDINATOR
DSHS Children and Family Services
06.2011 - 04.2013
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER
DSHS Children and Family Services
07.2010 - 05.2011
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER
DSHS Children and Family Services
07.2007 - 07.2010
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Ryther Child Center
10.2005 - 07.2007
Masters in Social Work - Multi-family Practice And Policy, School Social Work, Individual And Group Counseling
THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Bachelors of Art - Multicultural Counseling
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
- Licensed Social Worker Independent Clinical, LICSW, WA
- LICSW, LW 60902242
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