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BARBARA ROBERTS

Clinical/Social Entrepneur
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in mental health organizations. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving underserved population. Thorough and knowledgeable social work professional experienced in psychiatric care and support for patients with mental health, substance use and abuse and neglect issues. Detail-oriented, hardworking and resourceful with good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Driven and compassionate Social Worker with a extensive background applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen. Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Reliable employee seeking management position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Social Worker

Califonia Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2010 - 12.2021
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
  • Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as , Schizophrenia and Substance Use.

Forensics Therapist

Gateway Mental Health Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.2006 - 03.2010
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
  • Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.

Psychiactric Social Worker

Los Angeles Metropolitian Hospital
Los Angeles
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
  • Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.

Education

Master of Arts - Theatre/Acting

California Insttute of The Arts
Santa Clarita California
05.1994

Master of Science - Social Work

Univesity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee Wisconsin
05.1982

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.1980

Associate of Science - Social Services

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05.1978

Skills

  • Group Session Facilitation
  • Patient Interaction
  • Community Health Services
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Support Group Organization
  • Intervention Strategies
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Abuse and Neglect Investigation
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Community Resource Referral
  • Dependency Recovery
  • Policy Advising
  • Social Research
  • Medical Advocacy

Timeline

Clinical Social Worker

Califonia Hospital Medical Center
06.2010 - 12.2021

Forensics Therapist

Gateway Mental Health Center
03.2006 - 03.2010

Psychiactric Social Worker

Los Angeles Metropolitian Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008

Master of Arts - Theatre/Acting

California Insttute of The Arts

Master of Science - Social Work

Univesity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Associate of Science - Social Services

Milwaukee Area Technical College
BARBARA ROBERTSClinical/Social Entrepneur