FILANDRA COLBY
Torrance,CA
Summary
Associate Clinical Social Worker seeking a leadership role to demonstrate my managerial skills as well as clinical and case management experience providing support to various populations (i.e. homeless, severely mentally ill, HIV/AID's, veterans, ODR).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
The People Concern
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for supervising clinicians and case managers under DMH-contracted Full-Service Partnership Program (FSP)
- Responsible for all administrative aspects related to fulfillment of our DMH contract
- Provided clinical training and administrative supervision to both clinical and case management staff, as well as ensure all DMH-approved documentation is submitted in a timely manner (both staff and my own)
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff, and collaborate with our Quality Assurance department to ensure proper staff orientation, training and audit preparedness for all clinical and mental health contracts
- Provided supervision as well as training to clinical intern from identified Master’s program
- Assisted with overseeing scheduling for our medical and psychiatry outreach providers, and collaborate with other providers/community resources (HACLA, LACDA, DPSS, SMPD, City of Santa Monica, etc.) to ensure proper resource utilization for the team and our clients.
Social Worker, Per Diem
Robyn’s Grace Recuperative Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for attending to all documentation and ensuring accuracy and completion
- Responsible for addressing unmet needs of clients admitted to program
- Responsible for completing tasks and duties as needed per Founder.
Therapist
Tessie Cleveland Community Services Cooperation
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided individual, family and group psychotherapy to clients in the field or community locations convenient for the client by using theory and interventions to guide treatment
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments (to determine medical necessity) and develop an individualized treatment plan for each assigned client, including specific interventions, frequency of treatment sessions, and estimated duration to address identified goals
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team conference to discuss and evaluate the nature of the client’s problem, to evaluate the client’s progress, and to develop disposition plans.
Clinical Case Manager
U.S Vets-Inglewood
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed veterans referred to the program to include any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the following areas: Housing, Employment, Education/Training, Financial, Sobriety/Addiction Treatment, Legal, and Medical/Psychiatric
- Provided guidance to Case Manager I & II staff on client IAPs, client intervention strategies, progress notes, and discharge planning
- Meet with clients as specified by program requirements and documents progress notes in Data/ Assessment/Plan (DAP) format
- Assisted in quality management activities, data collection, and preparing reports
- Completed accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system as applicable and other required internal and external databases.
Clinician
Christ Centered Ministries
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained a caseload of 20 clients that required therapeutic intervention
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments to identify and address client’s needs
- Provided direct psychotherapy to clients and establish an individualized intervention/treatment plan or strategy to promote identified goals
- Provided individual and group services including individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, conflict resolution, advocacy, psycho-education, coordination of services and discharge planning.
Social Worker
Robyn’s Grace Recuperative Care
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for attending to all documentation and ensuring accuracy and completion
- Responsible for addressing unmet needs of clients admitted to program
- Responsible for completing tasks and duties as needed per Founder.
Social Work Intern
Exodus Recovery Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsible for assisting the Social Service department in discharge planning for clients
- Responsible for providing necessary resources during discharge
- Responsible for co-facilitating social skills group for adolescent unit at agency.
Housing and Health Coordinator
Alliance for Housing and Healing
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Conduct intake, assessment, and formulate housing plan to assess barriers and determine housing and service needs
- Facilitate all service requests for in house programs (West Hollywood Grants, Pharmacy, and Marc Berman fund)
- Assist West Hollywood residents affected by the Ellis Act with locating and securing permanent housing
- Assist clients in completing applications for financial assistance program, such as Short Term Rental, Mortgage, Utility grant (STRMU) and the Permanent Housing Placement grant (PHP)
- Enroll West Hollywood individuals into Covered California health plans.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of Southern California
05.2021
Bachelors of Social Work -
San Diego State University
05.2017
Skills
- Managing Clinical Staff
- Microsoft Office
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Individual/Group Therapy
- Intake and Discharge Experience
- Mental Health
- Presentation Skills
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Work - 12/01/21
License
ACSW #106501
Timeline
Program Manager
The People Concern
09.2022 - Current
Social Worker, Per Diem
Robyn’s Grace Recuperative Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
Therapist
Tessie Cleveland Community Services Cooperation
01.2022 - 06.2022
Clinical Case Manager
U.S Vets-Inglewood
08.2021 - 12.2021
Clinician
Christ Centered Ministries
06.2021 - 08.2021
Social Worker
Robyn’s Grace Recuperative Care
11.2020 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Exodus Recovery Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2020
Housing and Health Coordinator
Alliance for Housing and Healing
08.2017 - 01.2019
Masters of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelors of Social Work -
San Diego State University
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