Carla Ortiz
UNMH Children Psychiatric Center
Albuquerque,NM
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Experienced with therapeutic techniques and client-focused care. Utilizes active listening and empathy to create supportive environment. Knowledge of crisis intervention and individualized treatment planning, ensuring effective support for diverse client needs.
Work History
Counselor/Social Worker
18 Years 8 Months- Worked in emergency room assessment, crisis stabilizations, out patient therapy and in patient acute therapy settings.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for children with mental health challenges.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and social skills development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes and engagement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Enhanced family dynamics by providing family counseling sessions.
Clinical Assessment Therapist
1 Year 2 Months- Intake assessments and referrals for children and adults. Short term crisis intervention sessions
BH Clinical Navigator
3 Years 4 Months- Conducted discharge planning and follow up navigation for adult patients recently discharged from the psychiatric unit.
Part-time
1 Year 8 Months- Initial Intake behavior assessments, diagnosis some therapy tasks.
Part Time-Psychiatric Consult Liaison
4 Years 7 Months- Assessments for adults and children in The emergency room and hospital units to determine and coordinate level of care needs
Clinical Care Manager
9 Months- Evaluate clinical information for Medicaid Managed Care provider to determine criteria is met for medical necessity, issue authorization and continued stays.
Education
Master of Social Work
Skills
Skilled in intake interviewing
Counseling
Mental health support
HIPAA
Client advocacy
Crisis intervention techniques
Behavior monitoring
Crisis response
Psychoeducation
Client records management
Treatment Planning
Adolescent counseling
Biopsychosocial assessments
Suicide prevention
Client needs assessment
Intake assessments
Multicultural competence
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Family dynamics
Behavior modification
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
- Circle of Security- Registered Parent Educator
Timeline
Clinical Assessment Therapist
All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center
07.2025 - 09.2026Read More
BH Clinical Navigator
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Part-time
Attachment Healing Center
01.2017 - 09.2018Read More
Part Time-Psychiatric Consult Liaison
Lovelace Medical Center
05.2009 - 12.2013Read More
Counselor/Social Worker
UNMH Children Psychiatric Center
12.2007 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Care Manager
Value Options
09.2005 - 06.2006Read More
New Mexico Highlands University
Master of Social Work
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