Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interests of clients. Expertise in behavioral health, biopsychosocial assessment, differential diagnosis, and service planning. Respectful and compassionate professional, experienced working with individuals across varying demographics, dedicated to forming trusting relationships, and serving the community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker I, MSW, ASW 86456
County Of Santa Clara Health Systmes
10.2023 - Current
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Implemented evidence-based interventions for substance abuse treatment.
Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Social Worker III, MSW
Santa Clara County Social Services Agency
12.2022 - 10.2023
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Helped clients recognize and manage mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
Evaluated clients' social, emotional, and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environments and provide support.
Completed comprehensive reports for Dependency Court
Psychiatric Social Worker I, MSW, ASW 86456
County Of Santa Clara Health Systems
02.2022 - 12.2022
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
Collaborated with counselors, physicians, and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Social Worker
V, MSW San Joaquin Human Services Agency
06.2018 - 12.2021
Supervised up to 29 high complex cases of diverse clients requiring social services.
Delivered crucial comprehensive services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
Interviewed, assessed, evaluated and collaborated, with clients, service providers and team member to meet client needs.
Prepared case records, reports, and correspondence, including documents for Courts, maintained appropriate controls; utilized computer systems to input and retrieve information related to social service cases.
Interpreted and communicated policies, rules, and regulations of departments to clients, service providers, and general public within the scope of responsibility; conferred with supervisor regarding caseload problems and County Council regarding .
Attended court proceedings and testified in court.
Mentored assigned staff and supervised MSW Interns.
Facilitated Child and Family Team meetings, case planning, and placements.
Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement, Critical Incident Review, case review, and special projects.
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Office Manager/Accounting Specialist
Design Studio 120
01.2016 - 01.2018
Oversaw departmental accounting and budgeting.
Managed accounting department through oversight of accounts payable/receivable, and payroll activity.
Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Remained current on applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
Business Development Director
S3 Design Group
06.2010 - 01.2013
Developed branding, marketing, and sales techniques and strategies,
Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners and potential clients.
Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement..
Negotiated and closed contracts with new clients.
Built deep relationships with managers, business owners and partner teams by employing industry expertise and knowledge, construction strategies
Business Development Coordinator
Critchfield Construction, Inc,
04.2008 - 04.2010
Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans increasing sales by 40%.
Increased brand awareness, website traffic, and sales by implementing effective marketing campaigns and strategies.
Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Boosted revenue by bringing in and cementing relationships with new clients and optimizing servicing of existing customer accounts.
Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
Managed budgets, employees, event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History Major, Political Science Minor
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
04.2016
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
11.2003
Skills
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
Trauma Informed Care Framework
Safety Organized Practice
Crisis Intervention
Case Needs Assessments
Family Case Management
Client Advocacy
Substance Abuse Expertise
Case Management
Mood Disorders Knowledge
PTSD Expertise
Psychosocial Assessments Expertise
Cultural Competency
Cognitive Behavior Practices
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker I, MSW, ASW 86456
County Of Santa Clara Health Systmes
10.2023 - Current
Social Worker III, MSW
Santa Clara County Social Services Agency
12.2022 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Social Worker I, MSW, ASW 86456
County Of Santa Clara Health Systems
02.2022 - 12.2022
Social Worker
V, MSW San Joaquin Human Services Agency
06.2018 - 12.2021
Office Manager/Accounting Specialist
Design Studio 120
01.2016 - 01.2018
Business Development Director
S3 Design Group
06.2010 - 01.2013
Business Development Coordinator
Critchfield Construction, Inc,
04.2008 - 04.2010
Master of Social Work - Social Work
California State University, Stanislaus
Bachelor of Arts - History Major, Political Science Minor