Elizabeth Gutierrez
Highland,CA
Summary
Compassionate Associate Clinical Social Worker known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. Excel at utilizing empathy, active listening, and communication to foster positive outcomes for clients. Efficiently leverage collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address complex client needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Clinical Social Worker (Private Practice
Feeling & Healing Counseling
Rancho Cucamonga, California
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, applying evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Assisted clients in developing personalized coping strategies to manage ongoing mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Provided psychoeducation to clients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to clients during challenging life transitions.
Helpline Counselor
Parents Anonymous, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Foster therapeutic process of mutual support with adults and youth to address underlying feelings through empathetic listening, affirming experiences, and engaging in self-calming strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Document accurately and completely Helpline interactions into iCarol during the session including all relevant topics, all therapeutic processes and nurturing parenting strategies discussed.
MSW/PPSC Student Intern
Colton Joint Unified School District
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Credential - MSW Pupil Personnel Service (PPS), School of Social Work specialization and CWA authorization.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional, and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families
- Clinical diagnosing and recovery treatment planning
- Conduct Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Crisis intervention and safety planning for at-risk students
- Documentation through SOIR progress notes
- Community Resources and case management
- Group facilitation for mental health support groups
Activity Therapist
CANYON RIDGE HOSPITAL
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated activity groups for psychiatric and substance use disorder populations
- Educated patients with mental illness on healthy and appropriate coping strategies through leisure activities and recovery
- Performed mental health assessments Treatment planning and interventions
- Conducted mental health outcomes treatment scales
- Documentation of activity interventions and patient participation
- Assessment of patient's strengths and group participation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members
MSW Student Intern
Canyon Ridge Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated group therapy process or didactic psychotherapy for various inpatient populations
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy in a psychiatric hospital setting.
- Conducted Biopsychosocial Assessments for inpatient clinical services
- Facilitated activities and social skills groups
- Conduct Mental Health Outcome Assessment Scales
- Conducted Family Meetings for discharge planning and safety planning
- Treatment planning and documentation
Education
Master of Social Work
Azusa Pacific University
Inland Empire Regional Campus, San Bernardino05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles05.2020
Skills
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Team Leadership Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Panning & Interventions
- Group Facilitation
- School-Based Mental Health
- Administrative Support
- Case Management
Certification
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), School Social Work
Authorizes school-based social work services including counseling, crisis response, case management, and student advocacy.
California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Online Training Certificate
Authorizes school-based social work services including counseling, crisis response, case management, and student advocacy.
California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Online Training Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Clinical Social Worker (Private Practice
Feeling & Healing Counseling
08.2025 - Current
Helpline Counselor
Parents Anonymous, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
MSW/PPSC Student Intern
Colton Joint Unified School District
08.2022 - 04.2023
Activity Therapist
CANYON RIDGE HOSPITAL
04.2022 - 12.2022
MSW Student Intern
Canyon Ridge Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Social Work
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Social Work
Mount Saint Mary's University