CHITO BALEKE
Portland,OR
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School of Dentistry Clinical Social Work Intern
Oregon Health Science University
09.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional, and mental health challenges in hospital settings.
- Diagnosed clients using DSM-IV criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.
- Improved client treatment plans by conducting thorough biopsychosocial evaluations and identifying appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions according to agency policies and professional standards.
- Supported clients in crisis, providing immediate intervention, short-term counseling, and connecting them with necessary resources.
Prefer Community-Intensive Case Manager
Lutheran Community Service NorthWest
11.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
Lutheran Community Service NorthWest
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies to promote continued growth and success.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Coordinated with treatment providers on individual client cases, ensuring continuity of care throughout the entire process.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
Immigrant and Refugee Case Manager Intern
Catholic Charity Organization
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided meaningful language access to clients with limited English proficiency through collaboration with telephone and in-person interpreters and translators
- Provided crisis intervention support when necessary, de-escalating tense situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources for assistance.
- Streamlined case management processes by implementing efficient documentation tracking systems to comply with agency and federal guidelines.
- Identified, advocated for, and referred the client to community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify critical areas of service needs.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Clinical Concentration: Specialization in Behavioral Health Integration
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2021
Oregon Transfer & Associate Degree - Associate of Art
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2019
Skills
- Multilingual English & Swahili
- Swahili Interpreter
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental health counseling
Certification
- Peer Support Specialist Certificated.
- Traditional Community Health Worker Certificated.
Timeline
School of Dentistry Clinical Social Work Intern
Oregon Health Science University
09.2023 - Current
Prefer Community-Intensive Case Manager
Lutheran Community Service NorthWest
11.2021 - Current
Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
Lutheran Community Service NorthWest
03.2021 - 09.2021
Immigrant and Refugee Case Manager Intern
Catholic Charity Organization
09.2020 - 06.2021
Masters of Social Work - Clinical Concentration: Specialization in Behavioral Health Integration
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Portland State University
Oregon Transfer & Associate Degree - Associate of Art
Portland Community College
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