Judith Balderrama-Lovato, LCSW
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Attentive and capable social work professional well-versed in providing psychiatric treatment and support for service members dealing with mental health issues. Strong attention to detail with a superior work ethic and disciplined nature. Licensed in the state of New Mexico.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager
Matrix Providers
Kirtland, NM
06.2023 - Current
- Independently provides social work services for service members when needed.
- Educated clients on mental health topics including coping skills, communication techniques, and stress management.
- Conducts psychosocial evaluations
- Provides evidenced-based treatments and interventions that are specific and appropriate to each patient's needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
Complex Case Manager
Presbyterian PMG Clinics
Albuquerque, NM
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
- Communicated with patients and family members to discuss treatment plans, diagnosis and prognosis.
- Updated documentation and wrote reports detailing treatment plans and progress.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Provided Supervision to new hires and Social Work Students.
Case Manager
UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
11.2014 - 08.2019
- Emergency Room experience at a Level I trauma facility in New Mexico.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team on Med/Surgical Units.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Provided Supervision to new hires and Social Work Students.
Mental Health Therapist
Care Correction Solutions
Albuquerque, NM
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
Mental Health Therapist
Haven Behavioral Health
Albuquerque, NM
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
Child Therapist
Samaritan Counseling Center Of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Documented staff information, including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Individual Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Support Group Facilitation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Suicide Prevention
- Security Clearance
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager
Matrix Providers
06.2023 - Current
Complex Case Manager
Presbyterian PMG Clinics
09.2019 - 02.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Care Correction Solutions
07.2016 - 01.2018
Case Manager
UNM Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2019
Mental Health Therapist
Haven Behavioral Health
04.2014 - 10.2014
Child Therapist
Samaritan Counseling Center Of Albuquerque
04.2013 - 04.2014
Master of Social Work - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
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