Karina Montague
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Bilingual Licensed Social Worker currently working as a mental health clinician for unaccompanied minors awaiting sponsorship in the U.S. Over 3 years of past experience as a Child Protective Investigator and Ongoing Caseworker. Builds client rapport and assesses their needs to provide appropriate resources. Exemplary communication, analytics and crisis response skills. Offering comprehensive background in both Mental Health and Social Services as well as Child Welfare, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Holy Family Institute
10.2023 - Current
- Implement crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures are in place for at-risk clients.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
- Participate in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for comprehensive mental health care plans.
- Strengthen client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Contribute to ongoing professional development programs for staff members, sharing knowledge of current best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
Investigator and Ongoing Caseworker for Child Protective Services
Jefferson County Job and Family Services
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted in-depth assessments determining if children were safe from harm and abuse
- Provided testimony before multiple court systems, including Juvenile Court, Adult Probation Hearings, and Drug Court
- Wrote comprehensive court reports on the status of children in Agency custody and their parents' progress towards achieving individualized case plan goals
- Established family case plans and review individualized case plan goals with parents to assist in achieving said goals
- Intervened in crisis situations; counseled children and adults experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents
- Emergency on-call worker responding to after-hour child welfare crises
- Scheduled and conducted recorded forensic interviews for victims of suspected child abuse.
Correctional Counselor Intern
Eastern Ohio Women's Correctional Center
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitored residents' week-to-week progress using questionnaires and psychological testing
- Implemented weekly supportive counseling with residents
- Taught Anger Management, as well as an Introduction to Incarcerated Life course.
Education
Master of Social Work - Concentration in Business and Leadership Administration -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work -
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH01.2018
Skills
- Court Testifying
- Client Engagement and Assistance
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Home Visits
- Family and Child Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Behavioral Interventions
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker in the state of PA - [October 2023 - present]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinician
Holy Family Institute
10.2023 - Current
Investigator and Ongoing Caseworker for Child Protective Services
Jefferson County Job and Family Services
01.2020 - Current
Correctional Counselor Intern
Eastern Ohio Women's Correctional Center
05.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Social Work - Concentration in Business and Leadership Administration -
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work -
Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Licensed Social Worker in the state of PA - [October 2023 - present]
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