Araceli Leon
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate social worker experienced in evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Strong utilization of active listening, problem-solving, critical thinking and empathetic skills to support diverse patients facing severe mental illness and legal issues. Leader and mentor, fostering trust-based relationships through effective communication and a strong work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, California
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions promote peer support and connection among participants.
- Educate clients on coping strategies and resources, empowering them for effective self-management.
- Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Conduct research tasks enhancing understanding of human behavior and performance in therapeutic contexts.
- Adhere to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Department of State Hospitals-Napa
Napa, CA
09.2016 - Current
- Utilize evidence-based treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and DBT skills in group and individual sessions.
- Deliver individual therapy and facilitated group psychoeducation sessions, enhancing clients' mental health and physical well-being.
- Implement and formulate tailored treatment plans with needs evaluation and patient psychosocial functioning.
- Coordinate psychosocial assessments and treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive and timely documentation to support client care.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Lead, train, and mentor unlicensed clinical social workers and second-year MSW interns, fostering professional development and clinical skills.
- Provide Sex Offender treatment, assessment, and individual/group services.
- Participate in risk evaluation and recommendation for alternate level of care placement, for release to the community, or other case disposition
- Develop pre-discharge plans for clients preparing for reintegration.
- Write timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Serve as an agency liaison among other service providers, community organizations and family members.
MSW Intern II
Kaiser Permanente- Hospice
Vallejo, CA
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Delivered culturally sensitive brief-ego supportive, existentially-focused grief and loss, bereavement, and CBT individual counseling and groups, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Developed and implemented client treatment plans, assisting clients in setting and achieving short and long-term goals aligned with their therapeutic needs.
- Provided family counseling, psychoeducational sessions, and conducted biopsychosocial assessments.
- Facilitated 6- and 8-week bereavement support groups, supporting participants through their grief journey.
- Worked collaboratively alongside a multidisciplinary hospice team.
- Established and maintained effective working relations with clients, staff, and community agencies.
- Documented treatment/progress case notes and group information in a timely manner.
MSW Intern I
Napa County Mental Health
Napa, CA
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided mental health services, individual developmentally sensitive CBT, family-centered psychotherapy sessions, and wrap-around services to minority bilingual children in the Children’s Full Service Partnership (CFSP) unit.
- Conducted home and school site visits to assess needs and provide tailored clinical case management.
- Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments and administered assessment data collection instruments such as the Youth Outcome Questionnaire (YOQ).
- Documented clinically significant therapeutic interventions and behaviors using electronic health record, ensuring continuity of care.
- Achieved proficiency in MediCal documentation and reimbursement standards to enhance compliance and service delivery.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA12.2013
Skills
- Evidence-based therapy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Mood disorder expertise
- Psychoeducational groups
- Patient-centered care
- Cultural competence
- Strengths-based approach
- Supervision and leadership
- Planning and organization
- Relationship management
- Relationship team building
- Active listening
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Self-care promotion
- Confidential record management
Professional License
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License #90311
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Department of State Hospitals-Napa
09.2016 - Current
MSW Intern II
Kaiser Permanente- Hospice
08.2015 - 04.2016
MSW Intern I
Napa County Mental Health
07.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California - Davis