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, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2020
Associates in Human Services/Pre-Social Work -
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ05.2018
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