Lorena Sakay
Miramar,FL
Summary
Experienced Clinical Social Worker, familiar with addressing diverse student needs. Excelled in creating supportive environments, fostering community partnerships, establishing parental involvement, and enhancing student well-being. Committed to helping students overcome behavioral challenges and achieve their academic and personal goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Somerset Academy K-12 Charter School
08.2010 - 09.2023
- Designed and implemented a mental health counseling program to service K-12 students, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the school setting.
- Evaluated students and coordinated with community agencies and families for wrap-around services.
- Supported students' emotional well-being through individualized, group, and/or family sessions on topics such as parenting, stress management, bereavement, and conflict resolution.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address individualized, student issues.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district policies by maintaining accurate records of student interventions and accommodations.
- Responded to, planned, and led school-wide crisis intervention.
- Developed and implemented individualized, behavior management plans.
- Established partnerships with local organizations.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and shared best practices with colleagues.
- Mentored new Student Support Specialists.
TRUST Counselor
MDCPS Lawton Chiles Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2010
- Implemented evidence-based, therapeutic interventions to students and families to promote emotional well-being and positive behavior change.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Led classroom, psychoeducational groups to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use issues.
Clinical Social Worker
MDC Family and Children's Development Center
07.1997 - 06.2000
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Provided group, family, and individual counseling services to elementary students with emotional and behavioral disturbances.
- Partnered with community agencies to ensure proper continuum of care for students/families.
- Provided crisis intervention services.
Education
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Barry University
Miami, FL05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-1993
Skills
- Proficient with evidence-based counseling techniques to treat common, youth, mental health concerns
- IEP development and multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavioral intervention plans (BIP) and functional behavioral assessments (FBA)
- Confidential case documentation
- Group, family, and individual counseling
- Case management and community partnerships
- Family support and education
- Crisis intervention and suicide assessment
- Leadership and supervision experience
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Somerset Academy K-12 Charter School
08.2010 - 09.2023
TRUST Counselor
MDCPS Lawton Chiles Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2010
Clinical Social Worker
MDC Family and Children's Development Center
07.1997 - 06.2000
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Barry University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Florida Atlantic University
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