Elizabeth Rahm
Roseville
Summary
Child welfare social worker dedicated to empowering clients through crisis intervention and therapeutic sessions. Experienced in case management and collaborative care planning, fostering relationships that enhance client well-being and access to essential resources.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Services Practitioner
Placer County Children's System of Care
Auburn
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions for children and families in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated families about available resources and community services for children.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions and treatment progress.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills, such as problem solving, communication, decision making, self-care and social interaction.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in trauma-informed care practices.
- Adhered to ethical standards set forth by professional licensing boards as well as agency policies and procedures.
- Accumulating necessary ACSW hours to obtain licensure for LCSW.
Family Visitation Coach, Client Service Counselor I
Placer County Children's System of Care
Rocklin
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Assess and coach parents to improve their parenting skills in family visits with the goal of reunification.
- Coordinated and scheduled visits among resource families, children, and parents to support family reunification.
- Facilitated transportation arrangements for families to ensure attendance at scheduled visits.
- Collaborated with county social workers to monitor and support progress of families served.
- Enter visit notes into CWS, attend CFT meetings.
Controller/Operations Manager
Sound Pros
Loomis
11.2013 - 06.2024
- Directed financial decisions and strategies to align with organizational goals.
- Managed daily operations to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Recruited and supervised staff to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Processed payroll and managed employee benefits and 401k plans.
- Prepare and file all quarterly/annual tax documents, reconcile bank account, and general ledger entries.
- Update and manage employee handbook, employee training.
- Redesigned marketing strategies and enforced new goals resulting in significant growth in sales.
- Led creative direction for IVR voice projects and e-learning initiatives.
Social Work Intern
Veterans Affairs - PTSD Clinic
Sacramento
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted PTSD intake assessments utilizing CAPS-5 scale to evaluate veterans' mental health needs.
- Provide CPT therapy to veterans diagnosed with PTSD under supervision.
- Participated in and contributed to weekly clinical team meetings to develop effective treatment plans for veterans.
- Shadowed ACSW on mental health assessments, attended weekly supervision and collaborated with supervisor.
- Document patient interactions in electronic health records. in CPRS and follow up with veterans.
CARE-BIT Team Counseling Intern
Sierra College
Rocklin
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided short-term resources, mental health support, and crisis counseling to students through various therapeutic modalities.
- Designed and led group Mental Health and Wellness Education Groups for students.
- Conducted student intake to evaluate intervention needs and assess potential threats.
- Participated in diversity, inclusivity, and behavioral health trainings, supervision, and community collaboration.
- Contributed to probation committee discussions regarding student academic performance and academic petition committees.
Case Management
THE EFFORT, INC
Sacramento
07.2010 - 11.2013
- Counseled patients on health care options, enrolled patients in state funded health care programs.
- Assisted clients in managing daily living skills, health care coordination, and transportation logistics.
- Led patients through The Effort's health care, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health, housing, and transportation programs.
- Implemented pilot program offering alternative health care options to reduce emergency department overuse.
- Established eligibility processes to streamline patient access to services.
Education
Masters - Social Work: Graduate Program
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA01-2022
Associate in Arts - Psychology
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA01-2019
Associate of Science - Social and Behavioral
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Case Management
- Case coordination
- Crisis Response
- Needs assessments
- Treatment plan development
- Community Resource Knowledge
- Referrals and Networking
- Client Advocacy
- Life Skills Development
- Coaching services
- Conflict resolution
- Social Services
- Case Records Management
Accomplishments
CalSWEC Public Behavioral Health MSW Training Program Recipient, 2023
Certification
- Associate Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Client Services Practitioner
Placer County Children's System of Care
06.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Veterans Affairs - PTSD Clinic
09.2023 - 05.2024
CARE-BIT Team Counseling Intern
Sierra College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Family Visitation Coach, Client Service Counselor I
Placer County Children's System of Care
01.2022 - 06.2024
Controller/Operations Manager
Sound Pros
11.2013 - 06.2024
Case Management
THE EFFORT, INC
07.2010 - 11.2013
Masters - Social Work: Graduate Program
California State University Sacramento
Associate of Science - Psychology
Sierra College
Associate in Arts - Psychology
Sierra College
Associate of Science - Social and Behavioral
Sierra College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Sacramento