Ariana Franco, ASW, PPSC
San Diego ,CA
Summary
Hardworking and empathetic Social Worker with strong ability and dedication in offering mental health services to youth and families in various settings. Demonstrates understanding in providing trauma informed care and sensitivity in serving culturally diverse populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Mending Matters
San Diego , CA
12.2021 - Current
- Provide individual and group therapy and walk in services to youth ages 11-18
- Provide consultation services to school based staff including administrators, counselors, and teachers
- Facilitate student leadership group and related student leadership program tasks
- Engage and collaborate with parents/guardians regarding client treatment and clinical interventions
- Provide leadership, intervention, and support when crisis counseling is appropriate
- Provide case management services for individual clients and families
- Attend and participate in clinical supervision, staff, and Assessment Care Team meetings
- Maintain accurate records of client sessions, treatments and progress using an electronic health record system
- Collaborate with colleagues and school partners to identify and address community needs and barriers to services
License Eligible Clinician
San Diego Youth Services-Bridgeways Outpatient
San Diego, CA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted in processing, screeening, and tracking programs referrals by communicating with referring parties, families, and clinic staff/management
- Attended meetings including clinical supervision, program meetings, county trainings, and community collaborative meetings
- Conducted In-depth assessment for potential mental health and/or substance abuse, CSE, domestic/community violence, abuse, and physical health needs
- Communicated and partnered with local law enforcement, county social workers, and community stakeholders to provide coordinated care to clients
- Developed and implemented an integrated treatment approach for at-risk youth through evidence based practices and client's strengths
- Experienced in Cerner, PCMS, and ETO documentation databases
- Maintained uniform Medi-Cal record documentation, reporting, and billing on all youth
- Provided county wide community based individual and family therapy, case management, co-occurring disorders treatment, crisis intervention, and service/discharge planning
School Social Worker
Dehesa School District
San Diego , CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assessed home, school, personal, and community factors that may impact student's learning
- Attended staff development workshops and conferences focused on equity and student support services
- Delivered and implemented social emotional behavioral support services though individual and group counseling, classroom lessons, and schoolwide activities
- Developed and facilitated positive behavior support parent education workshop
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with students, school staff, and parents
- Identified intervention strategies for students, families, and teachers based on assessed needs
- Maintained confidential student records
- Monitored student attendance and participated in SART meetings
- Participated and contributed to SST, IEP, and parent teacher conferences regarding student needs.
School Social Work Intern
San Diego County Office of Education- Dehesa
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted students in peer conflict resolution
- Conducted classroom observations and provided classroom support
- Facilitated social skill classroom lessons and groups
- Identified factors contributing to student's attendance and implemented individual and schoolwide intervention and incentive programs
- Implemented social work support services through collaboration with school staff
- Participated in professional development trainings and summits
- Provided individual counseling to general education students
Correctional Counselor Intern
San Diego County Probation Department
San Diego , CA
08.2017 - 05.2018
Treatment and Clinical Services Student Worker
San Diego County Probation Department
San Diego, CA
08.2016 - 08.2017
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
San Diego 05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2018
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Informed Care
- EMDR Basis Training
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker #96390
Timeline
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Mending Matters
12.2021 - Current
License Eligible Clinician
San Diego Youth Services-Bridgeways Outpatient
08.2020 - 11.2021
School Social Worker
Dehesa School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
School Social Work Intern
San Diego County Office of Education- Dehesa
08.2018 - 05.2019
Correctional Counselor Intern
San Diego County Probation Department
08.2017 - 05.2018
Treatment and Clinical Services Student Worker
San Diego County Probation Department
08.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
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