Joseline Lopez
Wichita,KS
Summary
Compassionate MSW student with experience supporting youth, families, and individuals experiencing mental health crises. Skilled in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, trauma-informed care, and family engagement within community mental health settings. Experienced in school-based services, crisis response, and behavioral health treatment programs. Demonstrates the ability to remain grounded and effective in high-intensity situations, providing calm, supportive care during moments of acute distress. Committed to culturally responsive practice and strengthening connections between individuals, families, and the systems that support them.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Intern
Prairie View Inc
Newton, KS
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in suicide risk assessments and safety planning under supervision.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and determine appropriate levels of intervention.
- Supported documentation in MyAvatarNX, ensuring timely and accurate clinical records.
- Engaged with youth and families in crisis, providing stabilization support and resoources.
School-Based Case Manager / Parent Support Worker
Prairie View Inc
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated services between clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to resources within healthcare systems.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to facilitate effective communication regarding student progress.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to diverse student populations.
- Advocated for students' mental health services within the school community, promoting awareness and accessibility.
- Enhanced collaboration between teachers, parents, and school staff by acting as a liaison to resolve issues and concerns.
- Facilitated communication between families and service providers, ensuring alignment of resources and needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support, guiding families through challenging situations with empathy and understanding.
- Created resource materials for parents including handouts, guides, and toolkits covering various topics relevant to their child's education journey.
Behavioral Health Technician
Camber (KVC)
Wichita, KS
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, enhancing peer support and communication skills.
- Conducted safety assessments to ensure secure and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and crisis intervention.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas
Wichita, KS
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging programs promoting youth leadership and personal growth.
- Mentored and guided at-risk youth, fostering positive relationships and emotional support.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, improving participants' social and decision-making abilities.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive programs tailored to individual needs.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2026
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - undefined
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2025
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Youth Mental Health Support
- Case Management
- Safety Planning
- Family Engagement
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training - 2025
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - 2023
- Community Interpreter Training - 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crisis Intern
Prairie View Inc
01.2025 - Current
School-Based Case Manager / Parent Support Worker
Prairie View Inc
08.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Camber (KVC)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas
05.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - undefined
Wichita State University
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Wichita State University