Jennifer Salazar-Garcia
Azusa,CA
Summary
Clinical Social Worker with over 3 years of experience delivering behavioral health services to low-income adults. Previous experience in providing individual therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management. Focused on supporting clients through trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, including strengths-based and trauma-informed care. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
06.2023 - Current
- Provide individual therapy and clinical counseling primarily to low-income adult clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, and life adjustment concerns.
- Maintain an active caseload of approximately 50–60 clients and provide ongoing clinical assessment, treatment, intervention, and care coordination.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and clinical assessments to identify clients’ mental health, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
- Diagnose and provide clinical treatment for mental health conditions within scope of practice and organizational guidelines.
- Provide crisis intervention and conduct safety and suicide risk assessments to evaluate and respond to acute mental health and safety concerns.
- Facilitated referrals, case management, and resource navigation to connect clients with essential behavioral health, medical, and community-based services, enhancing access to care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure seamless service delivery and continuity of care for clients.
- Ensured timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) to maintain compliance and support effective treatment planning.
- Provided Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) services to children and caregivers.
MSW Intern
EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered psychoeducation to medically underserved community, enhancing awareness of treatment and wellness recovery options.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to plan and coordinate patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients’ social, emotional, and psychological needs to inform treatment planning.
- Conducted evaluations related to mental health and substance use concerns.
- Provided individual and group counseling utilizing evidence-based practices and clinical interventions.
- Completed referral documentation and maintained confidential case files using NextGen Healthcare Software.
- Facilitated connections between patients and community resources, improving access to necessary services.
- Engaged in professional development and clinical training, strengthening skills and knowledge for effective patient care.
BSW Intern
IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted client intake interviews to assess service needs and determine eligibility for immigration-related services, ensuring appropriate support for each client.
- Analyzed client documentation and case histories to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Assisted clients in completing immigration applications and preparing supporting documentation, facilitating timely submission and compliance with requirements.
- Maintained organized paper and electronic case files and ensured required documentation was included.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive case lists and performed ongoing file maintenance.
- Referred clients to relevant team members, community agencies, and organizations, enhancing access to necessary resources based on individual needs.
- Participated in community events to promote organizational services and engage with community members.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Azusa, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Azusa, CA05.2022
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Mental health diagnosis
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide assessment
- Safety assessment
- Psychosocial assessments
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based interventions
- Trauma-informed care
- Case management
- Resource navigation
- Community resources
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care management
Certification
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Training — April 2024, Becoming ACEs Aware in California — Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training — California Department of Social Services, Interprofessional Education: Team-Based Care — Azusa Pacific University
Languages
Bilingual — English & Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
06.2023 - Current
MSW Intern
EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
08.2022 - 04.2023
BSW Intern
IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
08.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Social Work -
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY