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Irene Montes

Stratford,CT

Summary

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with meaningful experience working with children, adolescents, and families across home, school, and outpatient settings. Grounded in a trauma-informed and compassionate approach, with a focus on practical, strengths-based strategies that meet clients where they are. Bilingual in Spanish, and dedicated to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care that builds trust and connection.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Comprehensive Mental Health Solutions, Vanja Kondev M.D. LLC
11.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled psychiatric appointments and managed provider calendars.
  • Handled prior authorizations, insurance verifications, and billing support.
  • Served as the point person for patient questions and office communication.

Clinician Intern

Boys & Girls Village (Yale-New Haven Health)
Fairfield County, CT
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided in-home clinical support to youth and families as part of the IICAPS team.
  • Collaborated with caregivers, schools, DCF, and providers to support clients’ emotional and behavioral goals.
  • Created care plans, genograms, and safety plans tailored to each client’s needs.
  • Held weekly sessions with youth and family members, and maintained up-to-date clinical documentation.

School Social Work Intern

Blackham Elementary School
Bridgeport, CT
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated development of coping tools and social-emotional learning strategies for students.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to address specific student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers and families to manage crises and enhance student success.

Mental Health Counselor

Boys & Girls Village
Fairfield County, CT
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Supported youth and families with therapeutic interventions aligned with IICAPS model.
  • Offered referrals to community resources that could assist clients in meeting their needs.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review treatment plans.
  • Maintained a caseload of 8 clients, actively engaging in treatment planning.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Associate of Science - Psychology

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT

Skills

  • Trauma-informed practices
  • IICAPS knowledge
  • Emotional learning strategies
  • Behavioral assessment techniques
  • Spanish fluency
  • Team leadership
  • Financial record-keeping
  • Administrative software skills

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Clinician Intern

Boys & Girls Village (Yale-New Haven Health)
08.2024 - 05.2025

Office Manager

Comprehensive Mental Health Solutions, Vanja Kondev M.D. LLC
11.2023 - Current

School Social Work Intern

Blackham Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Mental Health Counselor

Boys & Girls Village
10.2021 - 12.2022

Master of Social Work -

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Sacred Heart University

Associate of Science - Psychology

Gateway Community College

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