Erica Pearson
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker with 5 years’ experience demonstrating a strong commitment to working with vulnerable populations, including children and families within the homeless population, school setting, hospital setting and those struggling with substance abuse. Additionally, have gained experience in crisis setting, conducting assessments, providing resources, and submitting referrals for continued support.
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Based Primary Care Social Worker
United States Veteran Affairs
09.2023 - Current
- Independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the mental health diagnosis, psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families
- Utilize this assessment in developing and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable
- Provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives
- Facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner
- Serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources to ensure thorough delivery of services
Licensed Master Social Worker
Valleywise Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Under the direction of the Psychiatric Social Work Manager and within an interdisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Social Worker performs professional social work service for psychiatric adult and geriatric inpatients
- The Psychiatric Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharge planning, psychotherapy with patients/families, utilization review and coordinates all aspects of the court ordered evaluation process
Crisis Counselor
Childhelp
05.2022 - Current
- Provides crisis intervention, referral and resource information, and/or creates action plans for callers who contact the Childhelp National Abuse Hotline
- Provides intervention support and resource information related, but not limited to: child abuse, sexual abuse/assault, neglect, family conflict, suicide, domestic violence, youth in conflict, life crisis, addiction and recovery
School Social Worker
Roosevelt School District
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Provides short-term individual counseling and small group counseling to students (i.e., maintains professional documentation, facilitates referrals to appropriate agencies, responds to requests for counseling in a timely manner)
- Provides direct social work assistance to children and their families (i.e
- Is available to meet with parents and school staff as to determine student/family needs, make contacts with appropriate agencies/resources to address needs, follows through with parents and/or agencies to ensure services received, maintains documentation of services provided for students/families)
- Develops and structures prevention curriculum programs consistent with current school needs and best practices (i.e
- Social Emotional Wellness, Bullying/Abuse Prevention, Drug Use Prevention)
- Collaborates with teachers, administrators, staff, and community by providing support and assistance with social/behavioral management, home visits, truancy, and referral to community resources
Program Supervisor
RY Services
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervise a team of 20-30 family connection consultants, providing weekly supervision, group supervision and resolution of client barriers to participation
- Ensure that consultants were assigned cases as needed
- Review weekly, monthly, and quarterly documentation requirements by the Department of Child Safety
- Conduct monthly new hire training, ensuring that new hires were confident in the responsibilities and roles of a family connection consultant
Volunteer
Glendale Crisis Response Team
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Respond to emergency scenes to provide immediate crisis intervention and on-scene victim assistance
- Providing emotional support, information, and referrals to our customers
Victim Advocate Intern
Catholic Charities
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Provides diplomatic advocacy services related to various systems including the courts, law enforcement, medical, university, educational, employment
- Assists victims of crime and/or crisis in completing necessary paperwork in order to access appropriate community services and resources (i.e
- TANF, food stamps, child support, legal services, Orders of Protection, affordable housing, clothing)
- Provides crime victim compensation program assistance
- Provides information and support about Arizona Crime Victims’ Rights
- Provides crisis intervention for victims
- Provides psycho-educational information to victims on the impact of crime and/or crisis
Department of Child Safety Specialist
Arizona Department of Child Safety
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Assesses child safety and risk, works with families, agencies, and the courts for case planning
- Ensure that families are making behavioral changes to safely parent and reunify with children
- Encourage and support families by submitting referrals to outside agencies for substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, parenting courses and mental health
- Ensure monthly home visits were conducted with children and families to document continued progress and safety was maintained
Parent Aide
RY Services
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Work with families and their children through home visitation from prenatal to kindergarten entry using skills in partnering, facilitating, and reflecting with parents utilizing the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model and curriculum
- Parent educators provide parent education, sensory and developmental screenings, and family support to enhance the quality of parenting, increase a parent’s understanding of child development and work with parents to help their child learn, grow and develop to meet their full potential
- Maintaining a caseload of 20 families, Parent Educators plan, deliver, and complete data entry within established timeframe policies
Specialist Intern
Arizona Department of Child Safety
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assesses child safety and risk, works with families, agencies, and the courts for case planning
- Ensure that families are making behavioral changes to safely parent and reunify with children
- Encourage and support families by submitting referrals to outside agencies for substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, parenting courses and mental health
- Ensure monthly home visits were conducted with children and families to document continued progress and safety was maintained
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Bachelor Of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
Glendale, Arizona05.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Estrella Mountain Community College
Goodyear, Arizona06.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Active Listener
- Empathic
- Professional Commitment
- Culturally Competent
- Organizational Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Community resources
- Care coordination
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker, Arizona Board of Behavioral Health, 05/01/23
Timeline
Home Based Primary Care Social Worker
United States Veteran Affairs
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Master Social Worker
Valleywise Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
School Social Worker
Roosevelt School District
08.2022 - 09.2023
Crisis Counselor
Childhelp
05.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Glendale Crisis Response Team
06.2021 - 12.2021
Program Supervisor
RY Services
04.2021 - 08.2022
Victim Advocate Intern
Catholic Charities
06.2020 - 04.2021
Department of Child Safety Specialist
Arizona Department of Child Safety
06.2019 - 12.2020
Specialist Intern
Arizona Department of Child Safety
08.2018 - 05.2019
Parent Aide
RY Services
12.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor Of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Estrella Mountain Community College
Licensed Master Social Worker, Arizona Board of Behavioral Health, 05/01/23
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
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