Helen Alsunna
Tustin,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Bend Health
Telehealth
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct assessments to evaluate client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy within an intensive outpatient program for adolescents and young adults (ages 8–25), specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients and ensure holistic support.
- Document client progress in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specalist
Telecare Corporation
Santa Ana, CA
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided Rehab and Case Management Interventions to members with extreme mental health disorders
- Conducted risk assessments and placed 5150 holds as needed.
- ·Collaborated with community agencies and housing operators to support clients.
- Facilitated groups according to the needs and interests of members
Lab Manager
The Development, Disorder and Delinquency Lab
Irvine, CA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented training programs for new lab personnel to enhance performance.
- Assisted with the recruitment and enrollment of study participants within our custody-based study.
- Collaborated with a research team, the judicial system, and correctional facilities.
- Oversaw daily lab operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Community Child Care Worker
New Alternatives
Costa Mesa, CA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for children, enhancing emotional and social development.
- Facilitated educational activities that promoted cognitive skills and creativity among children.
- Organized field trips and special events to enrich the learning experience for children while maintaining safety protocols at all times.
Direct Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
Long Beach, CA
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided behavioral therapy for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Collected, recorded and analyzed data pertaining to target behaviors.
- Monitored the progress and effectiveness of individualized education plans.
- Provided Crisis Intervention in school setting.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Mental Health & Wellness
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2021
Internships
UCI Health
Medical Social Worker
Inpatient: Trauma Surg, Neuro Services, Orthopedics, Float Outpatient: Bariatric Clinic
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and cohesive patient care.
- Performed thorough psychosocial assessments to discern patients' needs and formulate personalized intervention plans.
- Educated patients and their families on the psychological and social aspects of trauma, offering valuable insights into coping mechanisms, community resources, and support networks.
- Provided compassionate emotional support and adept crisis intervention.
- Facilitated service referrals, including Hospice, Recuperative Care, and Psych placements, to ensure patients receive appropriate care and support.
Girls Inc. Of Orange County
Facilitator
- Provided mentorships & support to girls in High School (Essay Coaching, Life Skill Training, Wellness, etc.)
- Facilitated Weekly Sessions over zoom by presenting & encouraging dialogues regarding life skills topics.
Development, Disorder and Delinquency Lab
Research Assistant
- Conducted thorough assessments with participants in the community regarding high-risk and sensitive topics (e.g., suicidality, abuse history, and sexual activity) across two research studies.
- Developed training materials for onboarding new research assistants.
· Processed and managed lab reimbursement requests.
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT/ABAT Training)
- Crisis Prevention (CPI)
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Bend Health
11.2024 - Current
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specalist
Telecare Corporation
02.2022 - 06.2024
Community Child Care Worker
New Alternatives
09.2021 - 02.2022
Lab Manager
The Development, Disorder and Delinquency Lab
06.2021 - 06.2022
Direct Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
02.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Adult Mental Health & Wellness
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of California, Irvine