Gilberto Valencia
Clovis,CA
Summary
Experienced social worker dedicated to implementing evidence-based practices for positive client outcomes. Known for collaborative nature, strong organizational skills, and resourcefulness in navigating complex situations. Possessing excellent clinical acumen, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those served.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - Current
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Case Management Navigator
Community Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Responsible for daily patient assessments for appropriate discharge planning needs and interventions
- Collaborate with case management team members, patients, families and other hospital staff to determine post discharge needs while ensuring all aspects of the plan have been met
- Maintain a currently sources of community based facilities where patient can be referred
- Ensure all steps of discharge planning are documented appropriately in patient’s chart
- Maintain constant communication with other staff members and agencies regarding patient placement and make adequate transportation arrangements
- Delivery of appropriate documents such as Medicare observation letters and Medicare important message letters
- Perform other duties as assigned
Community Health Worker / Differential Response Intern
West Fresno Family Resource Center
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted program case manager to complete initial screens for clients who were referred for services by the department of social services
- Conducted house visits to ensure clients were able to be reached and follow up on any current needs
- Engaged in a collaborative effort to ensure client needs were being met and adequate referrals were provided
- Organized and collaborated with other agency programs to educate community members in topics affecting the local community
- Participated in tableting events in order to bring awareness of local programs available to the community and conducted educational presentations on topics such as adverse childhood experiences and healthcare inequality
Social Work/Case Management Navigator Intern
Community Regional Medical Centers-Fresno
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for daily patient screening for appropriate discharge planning needs and interventions
- Collaborate with case management team members, patients, families and other hospital staff to determine post discharge needs while ensuring all aspects of the plan have been met
- Maintain a currently sources of community based facilities where patient can be referred
- Ensure all steps of discharge planning are documented appropriately in patient’s chart
- Maintain constant communication with other staff members and agencies regarding patient placement and make adequate transportation arrangements
- Delivery of appropriate documents such as Medicare observation letters and Medicare important message letters
- Perform other duties as assigned
Counselor Technician
WestCare California MLK Site
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Responsible for welcoming, conducting intake processing for newly admitted clients, assigning counselor and providing a room
- In addition, responsible for conducting room searches, conducting and recording urine analysis screenings
- Also, responsible for facilitating groups/activities for clients enrolled in the program
- Managing a client caseload by conducting one on one sessions, develop treatment plans, goals and objectives and discharge planning
- Reviewed and documented on client’s chart as required and needed
- Facilitated group therapy for the following topics Groups that were assigned included, anger management, drug and alcohol education, HIV/Health Education, Discharge Planning, Relapse Prevention, Helping Men Recover, Art Therapy, LGBTQ Education/Competency
- Also assisted counselors and program coordinator with other job duties when necessary/required not limited to placing order forms and training of new staff members
- Engaged in community outreach regarding the service provided by the agency
Social Work Intern
Fresno Hospice
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Provided Berevement Services f or families ome environment, patient's current status and shared information with the interdisiplinary team
- Provided Berevement Services and support for families
Counselor/Facilitator
WestCare California MLK Site
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsible for creating, distributing and presenting material to both men and women’s residential programs
- Groups that were assigned included, anger management, drug and alcohol education, HIV/Health Education, Discharge Planning, Relapse Prevention, Helping Men Recover, Art Therapy, LGBTQ Education/Competency
- Assessments were conducted to evaluate effectiveness and assignments were provided for clients to complete in order to expand context comprehension
Volunteer/Intern
WestCare California MLK Site
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Responsible for assisting staff members conduct groups/activities and new client intake process and room checks
- Assisted updating client roster, i.e
- Headcounts and floater boards, assisted counselors with SMQ assessments
- In addition assisted counselors and program director
Education
Associate of Science - Addictive Disorder Studies
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN12-2023
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2025
Skills
- Referral management
- Group facilitation
- Patient screening
- Substance abuse support
- Individual sessions
- Case management activities
- Individualized counseling
- Group sessions
- Treatment plan development
- Case notes
- Social skill building
- Residential treatment
- Client assessment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Phi Alpha Honor Society
- Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Fresno Hospice
08.2024 - 12.2024
Counseling Intern
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - Current
Community Health Worker / Differential Response Intern
West Fresno Family Resource Center
05.2024 - 06.2024
Case Management Navigator
Community Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Social Work/Case Management Navigator Intern
Community Regional Medical Centers-Fresno
10.2023 - 12.2023
Counselor/Facilitator
WestCare California MLK Site
11.2012 - 02.2013
Counselor Technician
WestCare California MLK Site
09.2011 - 03.2015
Volunteer/Intern
WestCare California MLK Site
06.2011 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Addictive Disorder Studies
Oxnard College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Fort Hays State University
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