Christina Lujan
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Team-oriented Social Work professional; with diverse experience and a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration, and local agencies. Multifaceted in family and individual care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work/ Counselor II
Colorado Department Of Corrections
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance pro-social skills and promote emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
- Provided crisis intervention support to manage acute behavioral issues effectively.
- Built trust and rapport with clients through empathetic listening and understanding, creating an environment conducive to growth and change.
- Maintained detailed case files and documentation in accordance with ethical guidelines and agency policies, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions, resulting in measurable improvements in client mental health status.
- Delivered crisis intervention services during emergencies, ensuring prompt response and stabilization of individuals in distress.
- Provided crisis intervention, guidance, and supportive counseling to clients.
- Provided group and individual counseling to identify, discuss, and resolve problems and issues.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with Psychiatry to identify negative symptoms of mental illness and behaviors to plan and coordinate care for clients.
MSW (Contracted to Colorado State Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo)
Maxim Healthcare
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided case management services for clients and their families.
- Worked in a high security forensic unit
- Clients were forensic clients, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Civil, and Incompetent to Proceed.
- Prepared and documented bio-psychosocial assessments biannually.
- Participated in professional meetings, treatment conferences, family conferences, staff and management meetings.
- Collaborated with the treatment team in the development and implementation of comprehensive, individualized, treatment programs for clients.
- Counseled clients individually or in a group setting.
- Facilitated group discussions; court competency groups, life skills groups and coping skills groups.
- Completed casework responsibilities including discharge planning and clinical documentation.
MSW
Gentiva Hospice
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Performed psychosocial assessments, case management, education and ongoing evaluation of patients and families.
- Documented all findings, needs, problems, measurable goals, plans, interventions, and patient responses in the clinical record.
- Assisted with discharge planning by coordinating and ensuring that the plan is followed.
- Communicated plans and changes to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team through the care plan, coordination notes, and participation in IDG meetings.
- Monitored safety of the patient's environment, including reporting policy regarding possible abuse/neglect and suicide, ability of patient and family to adjust to the care of the patient in the home, and the financial impact of patient’s illness upon the family.
FAR/Adolescent Intake Caseworker
Pueblo County Department of Human Services- Child Welfare Division
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of family situations to determine eligibility for services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored case plans for children and families.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers, ensuring clarity and support throughout the process.
- Mentored new intake caseworkers, fostering skill development and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Implemented best practices in child welfare services, enhancing overall service delivery effectiveness.
- Supported colleagues during periods of high workload or staff absences, readily assuming additional responsibilities as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse caseloads, effectively managing complex situations with varying levels of urgency.
- Cultivated a trusting environment for clients, actively listening to their concerns and providing guidance on available options.
FAR/Adolescent Intake Intern-MSW
Pueblo County Department of Human Services- Child Welfare Division
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate records in the state's child welfare information system.
- Reviewed case files regularly to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy throughout the intake process.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Intake Unit Intern-BSW
Pueblo County Department of Social Services- Child Welfare Division
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Learned to evaluate and address individual client needs.
- Conducted assessments of children, adolescents and adults to receive welfare and prevention services.
- Helped manage caseloads and act as an advocate for client rights.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO12.2017
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Mental health assessment
- Professional ethics adherence
- Mental health awareness
- Individual counseling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Patient support
- Clinical assessment
- Self motivation
- Mental health treatment
- Adaptability
- Crisis management
Timeline
Social Work/ Counselor II
Colorado Department Of Corrections
07.2024 - Current
MSW (Contracted to Colorado State Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo)
Maxim Healthcare
06.2023 - 06.2024
MSW
Gentiva Hospice
11.2021 - 06.2023
FAR/Adolescent Intake Intern-MSW
Pueblo County Department of Human Services- Child Welfare Division
08.2020 - 05.2021
FAR/Adolescent Intake Caseworker
Pueblo County Department of Human Services- Child Welfare Division
05.2018 - 11.2021
Intake Unit Intern-BSW
Pueblo County Department of Social Services- Child Welfare Division
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Social Work
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Colorado State University-Pueblo
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