April Culbertson, M.A., AMFT
Visalia,CA
Summary
Social Work Supervisor at Golden State Family Services with expertise in crisis intervention, trauma focused care, and client advocacy. Successfully led a team of social workers, enhancing case management efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for multicultural competence and adaptability, fostering a supportive environment for both staff and families in need. Compassionate Social Work Supervisor with experience in managing and guiding social work teams. Strengths include strong leadership, team development skills, and proficient knowledge in child protection laws and procedures. Previous roles demonstrate a successful track record of implementing effective intervention strategies leading to improved client outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Supervisor
Golden State Family Services
10.2014 - 03.2025
- Supervision of up to eight social workers.
- Be available by cell phone 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including holidays, and weekends.
- Review and sign social workers' reports.
- Perform a monthly review of the social workers' case notes.
- Assist with difficult situations with social workers, resource parents, and children.
- Complete performance appraisals on employees at the appropriate times.
- Assist in the hiring, discipline, performance issues, and termination of social workers, as needed.
- Ensure social workers notify all necessary parties of incidents within appropriate time frames, and ensure incident reports are submitted to Community Care Licensing within the required time frames.
- Ensure social workers handle all crises promptly, in accordance with state and agency policies, and utilizing trauma-focused interventions.
- Help evaluate the necessary actions when informed of allegations against resource parents.
- Communicate all concerns and actions taken to upper management.
- Assisted with the intake and placement of foster youth by assessing the needs of the youth and the skills of the resource parents to ensure that homes are able to meet the unique needs of the child.
- Complete home inspections and certification paperwork with new resource families, as well as re-certification paperwork with existing homes.
- Work with Community Care Licensing to address any deficiencies or compliance issues with resource homes.
- Facilitated resource parent trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Kingsview
Tulare, CA
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors and improving interpersonal relationships.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicidal ideation and behavior among adolescent populations.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to coordinate client care and ensure continuity of service delivery.
- Maintained detailed records of all client contacts including assessment notes, progress reports, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients on an individual basis.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions through regular feedback from clients.
- Conducted intake interviews to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on psychosocial assessments and clinical observations.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss difficult cases or concerns regarding client progress.
- Adhered to confidentiality regulations outlined by HIPAA laws when discussing sensitive information related to clients' mental health status.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University
Visalia, CA04-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Chapman University
Visalia, CA03-2009
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Client assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Case management
- Training facilitation
- Documentation management
- Collaboration skills
- Family support
- Mental health counseling
- Individual assessment
- Client advocacy
- Child welfare
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Staff oversight
- Professionalism
- Client needs assessments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Work Supervisor
Golden State Family Services
10.2014 - 03.2025
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Kingsview
08.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Chapman University
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