Elizabeth Medellin, ASW
Summary
Dedicated and experienced professional with seven years experience in social services, specializing in supporting children and families facing various challenges. Skilled in conducting home visits, crisis intervention, and providing ongoing support to ensure the well-being of clients. Proficient in collaborating with multiple agencies and stakeholders to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Experienced in case management, behavioral intervention, and facilitating workshops on trauma and domestic violence. Proven ability to decrease negative behaviors, increase positive communication, and promote emotional wellness in clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilitator
Children's Institute
03.2021 - Current
- Conduct regular home visits to determine client needs, and provide training, interventions, and support to families
- Assist in crisis intervention as needed (including calling PMRT, Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, deescalating, and emotional coaching)
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of outcome and evaluation testing and reports required
- Submit intervention progress notes on behavioral health software to bill Medical based on types of services
- Collaborate and treatment plan with Department of Child and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, and Regional Center Services to ensure that clients are receiving adequate services.
Case Manger
VIP, LAC+USC HUB Clinic
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with Department of Child and Family Services' Clinical Social Workers to ensure the child or youth is linked to the appropriate services
- Provided Individual Rehabilitative Services until linkage to ongoing mental health services was complete
- Identified natural supports that exist within the family and community and provided linkage to additional resources.
Child and Family Specialist
Masada Homes
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Decreased aggression, decreased depressive episodes, increased positive communication in children, reduced suicidality, etc
- Depending on client's treatment plan
- Provided case-management and crisis intervention as needed
- Was available 24/7, for crisis situations (including calling PMRT, deescalating and parental coaching).
Care Coordinator
Children's Institute
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted lessons in social emotional wellness to promote desired behaviors and emotional competency in addition to creating a strong sense of self and creativity among children
- Designed and implemented a behavioral corrective plan of action based on positive reinforcement
- Conducted parent workshops on trauma and domestic violence.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts Sociology, emphasis in Social Services -
University of California Davis
Davis, CA09.2015
Bachelor of Arts Chicano Studies emphasis in Social Policy -
University of California Davis
Davis, CA09.2015
Skills
- Crisis Assessment
- Behavioral Intervention
- Fluent in Spanish
- Case Management
- Psycho-emotional Care
- Strategic Planning
Additional Professional Experience
- Resident Teacher/Office Assistant, CALS Charter MS, Los Angeles, CA, 01/2016-11/2017
- Legal Assistant, Law Offices of Sarah V Day, Los Angeles, CA, 08/2015- 01/2016
- Lead Tutor K-8, Plainfield Elementary School, Woodland, CA, 08/2012- 07/2015
Practicum
Intern, Children's Institute, Long Beach, CA, 05/2021- 12/2023, Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' social, emotional, and psychological needs. Developed individualized care plans based on assessment findings to address clients' challenges and goals. Acquired competence in diagnosing and understanding various mental health issues. Applied therapeutic interventions in a clinical setting to support clients in overcoming obstacles and improving their well-being. Maintained detailed and accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes.
Training
- Preventing Suicide in Emergency Departments - 06/2023
- A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention - 06/2023
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means - 06/2023
- Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention - 06/2023
- Utilizing the Child and Family Team Process - 08/2022
- Promoting Placement Stability - 07/2022
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire - 02/2022
- Child and Family Team Facilitator Training, Department of Mental Health - 06/2018
- Trauma-Informed Practice for Mental Health Professionals, Dept. of Mental Health - 06/2018
- Documenting and Claiming ICC and IHBS, Department of Mental Health - 05/2018
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children 101 & 102 - 05/2018
- Shared Core Practice Model with an Emphasis on Underlying Needs, DMH - 01/2018
- Trauma-Informed Care Conference, Children's Institute - 09/2017
- Working with Childhood Trauma I and II, Echo Parenting - 05/2017
References
Gabrillana Gutierrez (IFCCS Clinical Supervisor): ggutierrez@childrensinstitute.org; (323) 491-4237
Matthew Baker (IFCCS Therapist): mbaker@childrensinstitute.org; (213) 590-9373
Alejandro Bermudez (IFCCS Care Coordinator): abermudez@childrensinstitute.org; (323) 491-5106
Sonia Jimenez (Previous Coworker from HUB): soniajmnz38@gmail.com; (323) 437-1858
Timeline
Facilitator
Children's Institute
03.2021 - Current
Case Manger
VIP, LAC+USC HUB Clinic
03.2020 - 02.2021
Child and Family Specialist
Masada Homes
11.2017 - 03.2020
Care Coordinator
Children's Institute
02.2017 - 11.2017
Master of Social Work -
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts Sociology, emphasis in Social Services -
University of California Davis
Bachelor of Arts Chicano Studies emphasis in Social Policy -
University of California Davis
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