Annamarie Giron
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with more than 25+ years of providing mental health services to children, adolescents and families. Strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Extensive experience in family therapy, individual therapy and group therapy. Strong assessment skills and ability to work efficiently in crisis situations. Enjoy working on interdisciplinary teams. Passionate about mental health work and assisting clients in understanding their issues and enhancing their quality of life.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Children and Family Services
Contra Costa County
03.2011 - 03.2016
- Conducted in depth intake assessment of clients needs and strengths, family dynamics and areas of potential risks.
- Carried a caseload of 15-30 individuals and families and provided casemanagement, Individual therapy and collateral appointments with school staff.
- When needed, conducted in-home individual and family counseling sessions to help clients achieve goals and improve their relationship with their caregiver/s.
- Received training in DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- Conducted weekly DBT group therapy for adolescents and their families.
Mental Health Case Manager
Older Adult Program
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance available mental health resources for clients in need.
- Worked collaboratively with a team of providers including a psychiatrist, nurse and community support worker.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and help maintain client in the community.
- Maintained accurate case records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Juvenile Hall-Special Programs For Youth
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Responsible for providing individual therapy to incarcerated youth at LOG Cabin Ranch.
- Conducted assessments of the youth's needs and had one on one weekly therapy sessions.
- Provided Group therapy on anger management.
- Consulted with juvenile detention staff as needed.
- Participated in case conferences on individual youth to discuss their progress and disposition.
Clinical Supervisor
Providence
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Provided clinical supervision to a staff of twelve and oversaw the remote clinic.
- Conducted evaluations and assessments of employees' work.
- Conducted quality management for all cases.
- Implemented disciplinary plans when needed.
- Assisted staff with treatment planning of their caseloads.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Family Mosaic Project
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Provided intensive case management to at risk children and youth.
- Worked collaboratively with school staff and other agencies such as probation and social services.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client's needs.
- Met with guardians and caretakers as needed to determine client's progress at home, or in alternative placements.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Mission Child, Adolescent And Family Services
05.1996 - 03.2001
- Carried a caseload of 20-30 clients.
- Conducted in depth intake assessments.
- Provided individual, group and family services to predominantly Latino clients.
- Treatment Planning and goal setting with clients.
- Provided group therapy to high risk children.
- Collaborated with school staff and attended IEP's for all clients.
Mental Health Coordinator
Berkeley Mental Health
06.1993 - 04.1996
- Carried a caseload of 15-30 individual clients. Provided individual therapy to youth struggling with various aspects of school, relationship issues and sexual identity.
- Conducted emergency and rape crisis evaluations of students as needed.
- Supervised 6-8 interns each academic year.
- Conducted treatment plans.
- Met with teachers, administrators and family members as needed adhering to HiPPA regulations and reporting laws.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano Studies
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.1985
Skills
- Structural Family Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Experience serving LGBTQI Youth
- Bilingual in Spanish
- LCSW
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
- Home visits
- Multicultural Competence
Timeline
Children and Family Services
Contra Costa County
03.2011 - 03.2016
Mental Health Case Manager
Older Adult Program
01.2008 - 02.2011
Psychiatric Social Worker
Family Mosaic Project
03.2006 - 06.2008
Psychiatric Social Worker
Juvenile Hall-Special Programs For Youth
05.2004 - 06.2006
Clinical Supervisor
Providence
08.2001 - 06.2004
Psychiatric Social Worker
Mission Child, Adolescent And Family Services
05.1996 - 03.2001
Mental Health Coordinator
Berkeley Mental Health
06.1993 - 04.1996
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano Studies
UC Berkeley