Arsineh Takhmasian
Burbank,CA
Summary
Compassionate Hospital Social Worker with background in providing patient-centered care and facilitating communication between patients, families, and medical staff. Strengths include crisis intervention, discharge planning, and case management. Demonstrated ability to advocate for patient needs, resulting in improved patient experiences and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Clinical Social Worker (Temp- Amergis)
Los Angeles General Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Investigated child abuse or neglect cases and exercised protective actions when necessary.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to inform interventions and care plans.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss patient progress, treatment plans, and other related topics.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, assessments, and plans.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and their families.
Social Worker II Targeted Case Management
Jewish Family Services
West Hollywood, CA
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Provide intensive case management to seniors and younger disabled adults with moderate to severe mental health problems residing in West Hollywood, including those with Hoarding Disorder
- Conduct in-depth intakes and assessment covering psychological, social, physical, and environmental concerns
- Provides short-term or ongoing psychotherapeutic support to clients and families as needed
- Identify and develop family and other informal support systems for the client
- Provide outreach to the West Hollywood community, presentations, participation in collaborative service provider meetings and community events
- Conduct in-home assessments to provide resources and concrete services
- Crisis intervention
- Collaborate with the local municipality of the City of West Hollywood for the coordination of services for clients
- Complete client documentation in a timely fashion
- Participation in weekly supervision and care plan meetings
Internship Student
Home At Last
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provided therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans.
- Communicated with patients during group therapy sessions and provided opportunities for participants to share personal experiences.
- Maintained clinical records
- Performed supervised counseling sessions, including group and individual sessions.
- Researched patient cases to understand issues and provide current needs assessment.
- Assisted senior counselors with managing caseload
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
Internship Student
Jewish Family Service Of Los Angeles
Burbank, CA
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Monitored and reviewed treatment outcomes and goal achievement.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mental health assessment
- Psychosocial assessments
- Documentation and Reporting
- Case Management
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Risk Assessment Competency
- Client Advocacy
- Homeless and Dual Diagnosed Populations
- Intervention Planning
- Behavioral Counseling
- Community Outreach
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
English
Armenian
Timeline
Associate Clinical Social Worker (Temp- Amergis)
Los Angeles General Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Social Worker II Targeted Case Management
Jewish Family Services
10.2023 - 11.2024
Internship Student
Home At Last
02.2021 - 02.2022
Internship Student
Jewish Family Service Of Los Angeles
02.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Los Angeles
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