Cynthia Gutierrez, LCSW 121924
Toluca Lake,CA
Summary
Empathetic mental health therapist with 4 years of employment in counseling settings and prior history as a benefits specialist. Bilingual in Spanish. Proficient applying cognitive behavioral therapy to promote client growth and change. Adept facilitating individual and group therapy with focus on meeting client goals.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Tarzana Treatment Centers
Reseda, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Complete DMH Adult Full Assessments, Client Treatment Plans and individual psychotherapy for a diverse population.
- Experience with people living with HIV, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use and PTSD.
- Experience facilitating substance use and therapeutic groups.
Benefits Specialist II
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Experience with diverse clients living with HIV and AIDS
- Process Spanish and English applications for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), Office of AIDS Health Insurance Payment Plan (OA-HIPP), and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP)
- Assist clients with Medi-Cal, GR, CalFresh, and 250% Working disabled Program applications
- Assist clients with applications for SSDI, SSI, and navigating the Social Security system
- Complete and submit a monthly report to the Division of HIV and STD’s Programs (DHSP) that details clients served, type of services and monitor if we are compliant with our annual contract
Social Work Intern
Child and Family Guidance Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Experience with children and adolescents living with behavioral and mood disorders, such as Disruptive Disorder and Depressive Disorders
- Provide individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents ages 8 – 17
- Provide psychoeducation for clients’ families in English and Spanish
- Process intakes and risk assessments for children and adolescents
- Complete Safety Plans for children and adolescents who are assessed to be at risk
- Co-facilitate social skills group for children ages 8 and 9
Social Work Intern
Henry Mayo Hospital (BHU)
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Offered services with a compassionate and therapeutic approach to patients with diverse mental health disorders, such as, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and personality disorders
- Completed psychosocial assessments with newly arrived patients
- Facilitated process oriented group for patients ages 18 - 70
- Facilitated a psychoeducation group for patients
- Supported patients in identifying plans after discharge and setting up follow up appointments or referrals
- Contacted and offer emotional support for patient’s authorized primary contact
Data Entry Clerk
Khalsa Medical Clinic
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Entered patient charges, payments and demographic information
- Assisted with filing patient charts
Administrative Assistant
Signature Media Services
05.2007 - 09.2014
- Processed credit applications for clients and continue to monitor credit before releasing orders
- Received, process and follow up on orders until the time of shipment
- Received, process and electronically deposit all forms of payment
- Ran analysis reports on the sales and receivables of the company
- Contacted customers with past due balances
Education
Master of Social Work -
California State University of Northridge
05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Deaf Studies -
California State University of Northridge
01.2012
Skills
- Working in an interdisciplinary team
- Great time management skills
- Experience giving adequate diagnosis
- Great interpersonal skills to communicate with both staff and patients
- Upholds integrity, boundaries and the NASW code of ethics
Professional Training And Certification
- Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation in Avatar System - 2020
- ACES training certified - 2020
- Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation in Filemaker System - 2019
- Crisis Prevention Institute training (CPI) - 2018
- Seeking Safety EBP - 2018
- Safe Talk - 2017
- Motivational Interviewing - 2017
- HIV 101 – DHSP Training - 2017
- PrEP 101 – DHSP Training - 2017
- Casewatch - 2017
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Tarzana Treatment Centers
08.2020 - Current
Social Work Intern
Child and Family Guidance Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
Social Work Intern
Henry Mayo Hospital (BHU)
09.2017 - 05.2018
Benefits Specialist II
01.2017 - 07.2020
Data Entry Clerk
Khalsa Medical Clinic
04.2016 - 01.2017
Administrative Assistant
Signature Media Services
05.2007 - 09.2014
Master of Social Work -
California State University of Northridge
Bachelor of Science in Deaf Studies -
California State University of Northridge