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Cambreisha Montgomery

Cerritos,CA

Summary

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LPS Certified crisis response Clinician well-versed in applying skills to bring calm to critical situations. Familiar with active listing, interpersonal communication and collaborative problem-solving techniques. Focused on providing vital support to all callers. Caring and innovative Clinician who is quick to build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management with experience working with clients to resolve mental health issues and promote positive living choices. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations. Offers creativity and flexibility on delivery of services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinician

Sycamores.
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducted crisis assessment interviews with clients in order to determine the need for emergency services or further counseling.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to develop treatment plans that meet client's needs.
  • Provided referrals to community resources such as housing, employment and financial assistance programs.
  • Provided education on various topics related to mental health including coping strategies and stress management techniques.
  • Responded to crises situations by providing emotional support, safety planning and de-escalation techniques.
  • Maintained accurate records of clinical notes, progress reports and other relevant documents according to agency guidelines.

Crisis Clinician

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted crisis assessment interviews with clients in order to determine the need for emergency services or further counseling.
  • Provided referrals to community resources such as housing, employment and financial assistance programs.
  • Responded to crises situations by providing emotional support, safety planning and de-escalation techniques.
  • Maintained accurate records of clinical notes, progress reports and other relevant documents according to agency guidelines.
  • Attended trainings on evidence based practices related to crisis intervention.
  • Educated families about available community resources that can help them cope with their loved one's mental illness.
  • Assisted clients in identifying triggers for relapse prevention strategies.
  • Evaluated potential risks associated with suicidal ideation or homicidal behavior among patients.
  • Counseled clients on how best to manage their emotions during times of distress or high stress levels.
  • Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
  • Assessed risk to client, loved ones or general public through established evaluation procedures.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.

Social Worker Investigator

Children's Law Center of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.
  • Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.

Clinician I

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
  • Assessed client symptoms, histories, current concerns and responses to questions in order to develop clear picture of current mental health.
  • Educated clients on symptoms, root issues and appropriate treatment expectations.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
  • Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Met with up to 10 clients weekly with presenting problems such as mood disorders.
  • Tracked incoming client information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
  • Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach.
  • Stayed up to date on latest treatment plans and condition-based research.

Intensive Care Coordinator

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
  • Resolved conflicts between clients and administrative staff to maintain optimal workflows.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
  • Optimized case management and recommended plans to improve safety plans for clients.
  • Trained to properly and compassionately interact with clients coming from all walks of life and all life situations.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening at home and helped each person develop insight into personal lives and relationships

Facility Social Worker

Mindful Growth Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintain confidential case documentation.
  • Complete intake assessments with clients, draft needs and services plans and independent living plans following treatment.
  • Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
  • Coordinated mental health assessments for adolescents and non-minor dependents and prevention services.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions weekly to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers, facilitators, therapists, and other professionals to create and implement individualized Mental Health Treatment Plans.

Mental Health Therapist Intern

SHIELDS for Families
Lynwood, CA
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Providing crisis intervention, intake assessment and individual therapy to adults enrolled in the Home Visiting Program.
  • Maintain a caseload of a minimum of five clients and report back difficulties engaging clients into the program to the Program Manager and Clinical Coordinator and work collaboratively to resolve the issues at hand.
  • Completes client psychosocial assessments and provides diagnoses; formulates a plan of treatment which promotes development and maintenance of individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, ability to manage mental illness, and live independently.
  • Monitors and maintains documentation of client services within client's charts, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract, and other related agencies' standards and guidelines.
  • Built strong rapport with patients and associates, respecting diverse opinions and treatment styles.
  • Completed daily notes detailing patient treatment responses, actual performance, and eventual discharge needs.

Lead Trauma Mentor

Center For The Empowerment of Families
Glendale, CA
06.2016 - 08.2020
  • Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, trusting, and accepting relationship with each child.
  • Develop, maintain and follow a Road map or Transition Plan for each child.
  • Set realistic expectations and goals based on each child's strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
  • Teach life skills and healthy habits to contribute both to basic development and learning, and to contribute to building positive self-esteem.
  • Develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child to help develop positive self-esteem and experience growing confidence.

Education

Master's of Social Work -

Louisiana State University
12.2021

Master of Business Adminstration -

Southern New Hampshire University
2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media

Alabama State University
2006

Skills

  • Mood disorders knowledge
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Community referrals
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
  • Psycho-social assessments
  • Conflict resolution
  • Setting treatment goals
  • Skilled working with adolescents
  • Building client relationships
  • Schedule management
  • Developing trust
  • One-on-one support
  • Progress evaluations
  • Communication
  • Safety Planning
  • Mental Health Evaluations
  • Clinical Interventions
  • Crisis Intervention

AFFILIATIONS

Board Member, President

National College of Midwifery

Member

Los Angeles Urban League

Member

Phi Alpha Honor Society

Member

LSU Chapter Association of Black Social Workers

Advisory Council Board Member

Center for the Empowerment of Families

Advisory Council Board Member

Dance for Healing Project

Member

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Public Policy Committee

Coalition of 100 Black Women, Los Angeles Chapter

Engaged Leader

National Society of Leadership and Success

Member

Delta Mu Delta National Business Society

Member

The Honor Society 

Timeline

Clinician

Sycamores.
12.2023 - Current

Crisis Clinician

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
04.2023 - 12.2023

Clinician I

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
07.2022 - 04.2023

Social Worker Investigator

Children's Law Center of Los Angeles
11.2021 - Current

Intensive Care Coordinator

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
09.2021 - 07.2022

Facility Social Worker

Mindful Growth Foundation
03.2021 - 09.2021

Mental Health Therapist Intern

SHIELDS for Families
01.2021 - 06.2021

Lead Trauma Mentor

Center For The Empowerment of Families
06.2016 - 08.2020

Master's of Social Work -

Louisiana State University

Master of Business Adminstration -

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media

Alabama State University

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