HEATHER BERNHARDT-NEVAREZ
Whittier,CA
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience in promoting mental and emotional well-being for diverse client populations. Proficient in conducting biopsychosocial assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Skilled in crisis management and interdisciplinary collaboration to champion patient needs. Committed to fostering positive outcomes and providing compassionate care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER III
Kaiser Permanente
Carson, CA
07.2022 - 11.2024
- LCSW within the Depression Care Management (DCM) / Achieving Depression and Anxiety Patient-Centered Treatment (ADAPT) program.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate effective interventions.
- Provided counseling and support for patients managing chronic illnesses and mental health challenges.
- Delivered treatment through supportive therapy, problem solving therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Utilized behavioral activation and mindfulness psychoeducation techniques to enhance patient treatment.
- Implemented crisis intervention and safety planning strategies to enhance patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER III
Kaiser Permanente
Ontario, CA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Serves as LCSW in Medical Social Services Department at Ontario Hospital location, primarily covering ED while also providing support to Med/Surg, ICU, and OPP/L&D units.
- Successfully conducts biopsychosocial assessments for inpatient and outpatient populations to determine needs and facilitate interventions.
- Provides counseling, advocacy assistance, support, and psychoeducation to patients.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with complex medical and mental health needs.
- Performs crisis intervention and conflict resolution strategies for individuals facing suicidal or abusive situations; coordinated safety planning and service connections.
- Collaborates with patients, family members, and team members to effectively strategize discharge plans, including placement, transportation, and necessary supplies.
SOCIAL WORKER II
LA Downtown Medical Center
Rosemead, CA
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for inpatient psychiatric patients, identifying current stressors and assessing risk factors.
- Provides crisis counseling, support, and psychoeducation to patients while working with a multidisciplinary treatment team of medical, psychiatric, and rehabilitation professionals to meet the patient's needs.
- Collaboratively formulates appropriate and realistic discharge plans working with other members of the healthcare team, appropriate community-based organizations, and significant others as designated y the patients.
Attends to legal needs of patients in compliance with Probate and Lanterman Petris Short (LPS) regulations, Probable Cause Hearings (PCHs), and follow-up on mandated reporting when necessary.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER II, VETERAN AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Volunteers of America
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans for veterans and families using diverse psychological interventions.
- Counseled participants to overcome psychological, economic, medical, and social challenges through behavioral modifications.
- Performed need-based evaluations with homeless veterans to identify barriers to housing stability.
- Developed safety and housing stabilization plans tailored to individual veteran needs.
- Provided rehabilitative services to enhance functional, daily living, and social skills for veterans and families.
- Facilitated connections between clients and community agencies for housing, education, and childcare support.
CLINICAL ADVOCATE
Women's Transitional Living Center
Fullerton, CA
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning for both adult and child survivors of domestic violence, trauma, substance abuse, and human trafficking.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and processing groups for adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Counseled survivors and their families in processing and coping with trauma, domestic violence, human trafficking, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, child abuse, and other experiences, using evidence-based and culturally sensitive techniques.
- Utilized trauma-informed skills to provide crisis support to survivors, both in person and on the Women's Transitional Living Center (WTLC) Crisis Hotline.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
California State University
Fullerton, CA05.2015
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA05.2012
Skills
- LCSW #98734
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Evidence-based therapeutic practices
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Discharge planning
- Referral and resource linkage
Timeline
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER III
Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 11.2024
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER III
Kaiser Permanente
04.2021 - 07.2022
SOCIAL WORKER II
LA Downtown Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER II, VETERAN AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Volunteers of America
02.2018 - 02.2020
CLINICAL ADVOCATE
Women's Transitional Living Center
01.2017 - 02.2018
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Southern California
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
California State University
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Antelope Valley College
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