Brittny Nevarez
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating therapy sessions. Proficient in DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, ICD-10 codes and Avatar NX. Passionate about advocacy for clients' right and community reintegration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker
Augustus F. Hawkins Mental Health Center
08.2023 - Current
- Provide mental health services and welfare-to-work support services, primarily for adults and children who are chronic mentally ill, homeless and substance using
- Assess clients for abuse and neglect
- Provide psychoeducation to clients on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care techniques
- Formulate treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Advocate for clients' rights within the mental health system, ensuring access to necessary resources and services
- Establish strong professional relationships with community resources such as housing agencies, substance abuse treatment centers, and healthcare providers, facilitating successful referrals for clients in need
Social Work Intern
Augustus F. Hawkins Mental Health Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided mental health services and welfare-to-work support services to adult outpatient clients and CalWORKS clients
- Completed and documented intake assessments, ongoing treatment notes, and client goals
- Provided short term individual and crisis intervention to adults with chronic mental illnesses
- Conducted employment workshops for CalWORKS clients in need of employment support
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams and offered clinical consultation and support on client cases
Social Work Intern
Anthony Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed and documented intake assessments, ongoing treatment notes, and client goals students (ages 7-12 years), to address behavioral, social, and emotional areas of need: conflict resolution, social skills, communication, relationship skills, and anger management
- Completed and documented intake assessments, ongoing treatment notes, and client goals
- Attended IEP meetings to address social and emotional goals and present levels of performance with treatment team members to assess client progress and appropriate class placement
- Provided short term individual and group therapy and crisis intervention to students with severe behavioral and social emotional disorders
- Created the curriculum and facilitated a Social Emotional Learning group for sixth grade students addressing anger and stress management, anxiety and depression disorders
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Mexican American Studies
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
Whittier, CA05.2014
Skills
- Psychotherapy experience
- Mental Health Assessments
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Clinical Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Suicide Prevention
- Coordinating Care
- Facilitating groups
- Community Resources
- Client Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker
Augustus F. Hawkins Mental Health Center
08.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Augustus F. Hawkins Mental Health Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Social Work Intern
Anthony Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Mexican American Studies
California State University, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
Similar Profiles
Chigoziri JamesChigoziri James
Licensed Vocational Nurse at LAC/USC/Augustus Hawkins Mental Health CenterLicensed Vocational Nurse at LAC/USC/Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Center
Mekia AhimedMekia Ahimed
Nursing Attendant I at LA General Medical Center Augustus F. HawkinsNursing Attendant I at LA General Medical Center Augustus F. Hawkins
Delmer FuentesDelmer Fuentes
Teacher's Assistant at Augustus Hawkins High SchoolTeacher's Assistant at Augustus Hawkins High School