Lydia Jones
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Licensed social worker and MSW candidate with experience in inpatient discharge planning, psychosocial assessment, case management, and group facilitation. Supports clients with serious mental illness through care coordination, resource referral, and documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve continuity of care and treatment planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MSW Practicum Student
Valley Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit
Las Vegas, NV
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted psychosocial assessments of behavioral health patients to identify needs and inform treatment approaches. for behavioral health patients at Valley Hospital.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary behavioral health treatment planning with clinical staff, aligning treatment strategies with patient needs to enhance care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance continuity of care for patients with serious mental illness, improving patient outcomes.
- Coordinated inpatient discharge planning by assessing housing barriers and connecting patients to outpatient psychiatric resources for seamless transitions.
Case Manager & Admin Assistant
Golden Touch Behavioral Care
Las Vegas, NV
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed cases and care plans for mental health clients, providing comprehensive support through intakes and precise documentation.
- Counseled clients on housing, family, and crisis concerns, promoted stability and resilience.
- Monitored client progress and updated treatment goals to meet evolving needs and support recovery.
BSW Practicum Student
Healthy Minds
Las Vegas, NV
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated group therapy for youth with mental health disorders, improving coping skills and peer support; shadowed individual therapy sessions to learn therapeutic techniques.
- Observed client interviews to understand empathetic communication techniques and practiced these skills with diverse clients, fostering stronger therapeutic relationships.
- Documented case notes in behavioral health records, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress for Healthy Minds.
- Attended counseling sessions to gain insights into therapeutic practices. and applied social work practicum methods.
Volunteer
Silver Hills Health Care Center
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated with social services to develop and launch programming for senior and disabled residents, fostering community engagement and support.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities for residents at Silver Hills Health Care Center, promoting social interaction and well-being.
Education
MSW (Advanced Generalist) -
University of Nevada
Reno12-2026
BSW (480 Practicum Hours) -
University of Nevada
Las Vegas05-2025
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Group therapy facilitation
- Clinical documentation
- Medical record keeping
- Care coordination
- Community resource coordination
- Patient support services
Certification
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Nevada
Timeline
MSW Practicum Student
Valley Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit
01.2026 - Current
Case Manager & Admin Assistant
Golden Touch Behavioral Care
07.2025 - 10.2025
BSW Practicum Student
Healthy Minds
12.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Silver Hills Health Care Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
MSW (Advanced Generalist) -
University of Nevada
BSW (480 Practicum Hours) -
University of Nevada