Herbert Tezeno, Jr.
Associate Clinical Social Work
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Driven and compassionate Social Worker with 33- months background applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Central Counseling Services
02.2023 - Current
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Promoted client self-sufficiency through goal setting, skill-building, and resource connection.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-V criteria and documented using [Type] coding guidelines.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arlington Gardens Care Center
06.2013 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
- Supported patient recovery by implementing therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, including geriatric, and individuals with disabilities.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Contracted Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapist Unlimited (Career Staff).
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
Traveling Occupational Therapist Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Contracted position throughout Southern California, assisting facilities in meeting doctor ordered, OccupationalTtherapy, therapeutic needs of clients in skilled nursing facilities.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Magnum Opus Technologies
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Contracted to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton post retirement in continuation of care of military members in specialization of upper extremity injury and recovery.
Hospital Corpsman First Class (Medic)
United States Navy
09.1989 - 09.2009
- Specialized in Fleet Marine Force, Battlefield Medicine
- Specialized, Navy Occupational Therapy Assistant proving care pre-surgery and post-surgery focuses wholeness perspective, work force hardening, modalities, & group mental health.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2022
Bachelor of Applied Science - Rehabilitation Services
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.2018
Military Diploma - Occupational Therapy Assistant Specialty
Naval School of Health Sciences
Portsmouth, VA08.2004
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Advocate, Enabler, Facilitator, Educator
- Grief counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Parenting Skills Education
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Psychosocial Evaluation
- Mental Health Diagnosis
- Multicultural Competence
- Self-care strategies
- Behavioral assessment
Affiliations
- Accredited Counsel for Occupational Therapy Education
- National Association of Social Work
Certification
- American Occupational Therapy Association Field Work Educator.
- CPR Certified.
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2010-Current.
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- ACSW - Associate Clinical Social Worker 2023-Current.
Timeline
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Central Counseling Services
02.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arlington Gardens Care Center
06.2013 - Current
Contracted Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapist Unlimited (Career Staff).
08.2011 - 06.2013
Traveling Occupational Therapist Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
02.2011 - 08.2011
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Magnum Opus Technologies
10.2009 - 02.2011
Hospital Corpsman First Class (Medic)
United States Navy
09.1989 - 09.2009
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Rehabilitation Services
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Military Diploma - Occupational Therapy Assistant Specialty
Naval School of Health Sciences
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