Experienced mental health professional with strong background in providing therapeutic support and crisis intervention. Expertise in developing individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and providing therapeutic sessions. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and focus on achieving positive outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills and deep understanding of diverse populations ensure reliable and empathetic care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker II
Behavioral Health Recovery Services, Pre-to-three/Partners
03.2018 - Current
Provide therapeutic services for children 0-5 years of age, parents, and foster parents referred by Children and Family Services (CFS) within San Mateo County. Services were provided in English and Spanish.
Conduct infant, youth, as well as adult assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for children 0-5 years of age and their parents who have been referred from Children and Family Services
Utilize individual, family, and dyadic therapy techniques.
Utilize Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Brain Mapping tool to organize, a child or adults' history and functioning in an effort to meet the needs of the client.
Work in collaboration with Children and Family Services (CFS) including, participating in CFT meetings, provider meetings, and providing court summaries.
Participated in monthly CFT work group committee to collaborate with CFS in improving CFT meetings within the county.
Treatment is provided within clinic-based visits, telehealth, in the field and home visits throughout San Mateo County.
Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (e.g. AVATAR NX).
Managed referrals for Partners program for 11 months and ensured that client's were assigned in a timely period.
Utilize multidisciplinary approach to coordinate services with other agencies, such as CFS, school administers, local shelter, and AOD programs.
Registered Therapeutic Intern
St. Anne's
05.2015 - 03.2018
Provided therapeutic services for St. Anne's community members. Utilize individual and family therapy techniques.
Conducted Parent Child Interaction Therapy with children within the ages 2 to 6.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment planning while utilizing ICD-10 for diagnosing.
Facilitate individual therapy in English and Spanish with children and family presenting with high risk behaviors, depression, anxiety, and conduct related disorders.
Utilize DMH documentation to complete client treatment plans and progress notes within 24 hours of meeting with client.
Engage in weekly individual and group supervision.
Utilize multidisciplinary approach to coordinate with other agencies, such as DCFS Social Workers, Regional Center, and school administers.
Utilize Exym to complete documentation.
Master of Social Work Intern
St. Anne's
09.2014 - 05.2015
Provide Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist services during home visitation to children (ages 5 to 9 years old) enrolled in Full Service Partnership (FSP) program.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment planning while utilizing DSM IV for diagnosing.
Provided individual therapy in English and Spanish with low-income adults presenting with depression and anxiety related disorders enrolled in Family Supportive Services (FSS).
Utilize DMH documentation to complete client treatment plans and progress notes in a timely manner.
Assist with connecting clients to community resources.
Utilize multidisciplinary approach to coordinate with clinicians, parent partner, and school administers.
Master of Social Work Intern
Gateway to Success at Alhambra Unified District
09.2013 - 05.2014
Provided individual therapy using MI, Solution Focused Therapy and crisis intervention for high school students (ages 14 to 17).
Served as part of a Crisis Response team by providing crisis intervention strategies to individuals and 9th grade classes.
Conducted psychosocial assessments on students to identify clinical risk areas, set treatment goals and linked students and families to community resources.
Assisted clients in establishing and meeting goals identified in their treatment plan and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
Education
Master of Social Work - Family and Children with a sub-concentration in Public Child Welfare
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2011
Certification
Motivational Interviewing (MI), Crisis Intervention, Suicide and Self Harm Assessments, Domestic Violence Peer Counselor and Advocate-USC
CPR- American Heart Association
Trained in Department of Mental Health documentation
Commercially Sexualized Exploitation of Children (C-SEC)
Certified in Managing and Adapting Practices [MAP]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certified through LA county Department of Mental Health
Neurosequential Model Therapeutics (NMT) training
Narrative Therapy
Newborn Observation (NBO)
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certified
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker II
Behavioral Health Recovery Services, Pre-to-three/Partners
03.2018 - Current
Registered Therapeutic Intern
St. Anne's
05.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Social Work Intern
St. Anne's
09.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Social Work Intern
Gateway to Success at Alhambra Unified District
09.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Social Work - Family and Children with a sub-concentration in Public Child Welfare
Program Administrator at Adult SUD Treatment & Recovery Services Branch Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental & Intellectual DisabilitiesProgram Administrator at Adult SUD Treatment & Recovery Services Branch Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities
Project Lead - Instructional Student Assistant at Tutoring & Academic Support Center, SFSUProject Lead - Instructional Student Assistant at Tutoring & Academic Support Center, SFSU