Elvia Cordova Galindo
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Master of Social Work candidate with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to advancing mental health services. Experienced in providing compassionate and comprehensive support as well as advocacy for individuals and families. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, conducting thorough assessments, and delivering evidence-based counseling. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments while empathetically and professionally meeting changing needs. Committed to forming and building trusting relationships to advocate for clients' best interests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Master of Social Work Intern
Asian American Recovery Services (AARS), a program of HealthRight360
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitates intakes and comprehensive assessments utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria
- Collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment planning
- Provides case management to both internal and external resources based on the client’s needs
- Provides individual counseling sessions with clients
- Provide clinical and individualized support to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals
Mental Health Specialist
Gardner Health Services
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted intakes and mental health assessments and diagnosed clients
- Provided psycho-social services to adults, such as rehabilitation services, psychoeducation, guidance, and case management services
- Provided psychoeducation for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options
- Provided support and assistance to those between18-59 years of age with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders
- Ensured the safety of clients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health services and client support
Mental Health Intern
WARMS
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided supportive services to clients, including rehabilitation and case management services
- Assessed the client's basic needs and assist them in accessing services to improve the quality of their lives
- Served individuals in a lower level of care to re-engage in community roles
- Documented client's progress in their chart per State, County, and quality assurance guidelines
- Supported ongoing recovery efforts by connecting patients with community resources and support networks upon discharge for continuity of care
- Developed treatment plans with clients and formulated recovery goals
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks
Office Administrator
Fine Steel Products, Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Clerical duties and ensuring bills and payroll are paid on time
- Assisting Project Managers by ordering materials needed for projects
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in person to provide information
Education
Master of Social Work Candidate -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2022
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Social and Behavioral Science
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA03.2020
Skills
- Native Spanish Speaker – Business-level speaking, reading, and writing
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience utilizing DSM-IV TR
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Seeking Safety
- Communication & interpersonal skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern
Asian American Recovery Services (AARS), a program of HealthRight360
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Gardner Health Services
02.2022 - 07.2024
Mental Health Intern
WARMS
08.2021 - 05.2022
Office Administrator
Fine Steel Products, Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Social Work Candidate -
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Work
San Jose State University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Social and Behavioral Science
De Anza College
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