Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Kelly Cruz

West New York,NJ

Summary

Looking to deepen professional experience and apply knowledge and skill-sets to work with different populations to enhance overall wellness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor Social Worker

Integrity House - CCBHC
08.2022 - Current
  • Individual and family counseling for Mental Health and Substance use
  • Provided case manage to assist clients with identifying their needs and made appropriate referrals to outside services
  • Maintain confidential written records of client interactions
  • Completed NJSAM’s entries for all co-occurring clients
  • Provide ongoing assessment for clinical needs and engaged clients in treatment planning process to ensure agreement with course of treatment.
  • Provide Case management

School Counselor

Avon Rise - UBHC (University Behavioral Health Care)
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted Individual sessions with students along with family counseling sessions
  • Maintained accurate records such as a progress notes and ongoing assessments
  • Completed monthly needs assessments to ensure client focused treatment
  • Utilized virtual platforms to engage clients and families on a weekly basis
  • Applied NASW Code of ethics/ Social work theories during field hours.

Social Worker (Intern)

Casa Manito - Active Day
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Completed intake assessments for bilingual (Spanish) clients
  • Maintained accurate through DAP notes
  • Worked on an interdisciplinary team to collaborate on client care
  • Assisted clients with securing financial entitlements and welfare benefits
  • Applied NASW Code of ethics/ Social work theories during field hours.

Intern

The Nurturing Place
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisted teachers with implementing learning and engagement activities
  • Provided bilingual parents with progress and updates related to their children’s success
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, staff and children
  • Helped to monitor the environment for safety risks and escalate any issues to management
  • Facilitated group interaction with children.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.2021

Bachelor of Social Work -

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
05.2020

Associates in Human Services/Pre-Social Work -

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
05.2018

Skills

  • Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish
  • Experience with MS Office and Etap, NJSams, Electronic Healthcare (Ie Core and Iris)
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Counseling
  • Mental Health Support
  • Treatment Plans
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Case management proficiency
  • Substance Abuse Counseling

Certification

  • Certified School Social Worker

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Counselor Social Worker

Integrity House - CCBHC
08.2022 - Current

School Counselor

Avon Rise - UBHC (University Behavioral Health Care)
09.2020 - 05.2021

Social Worker (Intern)

Casa Manito - Active Day
09.2019 - 05.2020

Intern

The Nurturing Place
01.2018 - 05.2018

Master of Social Work -

Kean University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Rutgers University

Associates in Human Services/Pre-Social Work -

Hudson County Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kelly Cruz