Dedicated and caring social work professional with a good understanding of evidence-based practices. Bringing several years' of experience and good clinical knowledge. Team-driven, well-organized and resourceful with a demonstrated work ethic and good verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Outpatient Therapist
Crittenton Children and Families Services
Pomona, CA
06.2020 - Current
Completes Services and Coordination Plans, progress notes, and other DMH required documentation.
Specialized in trauma-related issues and child and adolescent population.
Facilitated family support, coordinated group activities, monitored progress, and provided family counseling and family training groups.
Participates in interdisciplinary care planning (psychiatrist, case manager, rehab specialists, and parent partner)
Assess clients for risk of suicide attempts and ideation.
Conducted home visits, maintained accurate case records, and ensured HIPAA-compliant services.
Facilitated groups and trainings focused on building lasting relationships between the parent and child.
MSW Therapist Intern
Crittenton Children and Families Services
Pomona, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
Provide mental health biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible clients and their family members to meet their needs in a community-based and intensive-based outpatient clinic setting.
Providing diagnoses utilizing DSM-5-TR and creating a treatment plan using SMART objectives and theory-based interventions.
Develops comprehensive care plans for clients and revises them as needed.
Responsible for development and maintenance of professional requirements for continuing education and standards of practice.
Conducted home visits and maintained accurate case records.
Facilitated groups and trainings focused on building lasting relationships between the parent and child.
Phonics Teacher
KinderCare
Colton, CA
07.2015 - 04.2020
4 years of experience working with children of 0-14 years of age in a child care setting
Provide parents psychoeducation on the baseline development of children regarding academia
Identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed for learning appropriately for school and home environment
Worked under constant deadlines which required prioritizing tasks and the ability to work flexible hours
Ensuring that parents are satisfied with their child’s progress by constantly assessing child.
MSW Intern
Preschool Services Department
San Bernardino, CA
08.2018 - 04.2019
Coordinate resource fairs, workshops, meetings, and classes for parents at the school
Develop concurrent notes after each session with client
Provide resources to families that express emergency needs
Report observations, notes, and findings to supervisor daily.
Head Teacher Pre-Kindergarten
KinderCare
Colton, CA
02.2011 - 07.2015
4 years of experience working with children of 5 years of age in a child care setting
Plan small group activities that will be developmentally appropriate for individuals and as a whole
Report to local child protective services for suspected abuse
Reported possible learning or behavioral difficulties to supervisor
Operated a variety of business machines: photocopy, fax, electronic calculator
Resolved conflicts in a diplomatic manner.
Education
Master of Social Work -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
BS in Child Development -
La Verne University
La Verne, CA
Child Development AA Degree obtained
Teacher’s Permit obtained -
Crafton Hills Community College
Yucaipa, CA
Skills
LCSW obtained
Trauma Focused Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Clinical Documentation
Family Support
Family Counseling
Interdisciplinary Care Planning
Risk Assessment
Home Visits
Case Records
HIPAA Compliance
Relationship Building
Communication
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Case Management
Diagnoses
Treatment Planning
Theory-based Interventions
Care Plans
Psychoeducation
Flexibility
Safety Assessment
Resource Coordination
Crisis Intervention
Certificates and Trainings
TF-CBT, 2024
NASW Code of Ethics, 2024
CANS, 2023
Birth to five Mental Health Training Series, 2021
Commercial Sexual Exploitation – Identification Tool, 2020
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma in School (CBITS), 2020