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MARIA ALVAREZ

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dedicated clinical social work intern with a strong foundation in human behavior and mental health. Brings empathy, professionalism, and cultural responsiveness to therapeutic and case management work, supporting strengths-based treatment planning and positive client outcomes. Committed to client well-being, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Social Worker Intern

Rio Hondo Mental Health Clinic
Cerritos, CA
09.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote mental wellness and coping strategies.
  • Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

School Counselor Intern

KIPP Charter Schools
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided individual and group counseling to support student development and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with educators to identify at-risk students and coordinate appropriate interventions.

Community Health Worker

WLCAC Department of Family Services, Los Angeles
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted assessments and developed individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline case management processes and improve outcomes.

Intern

Casa Carmen Senior Home
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living, including healthy eating, gentle yoga, light exercise, and field trips to the local library. Create a monthly activities calendar for the seniors to participate in every month. Encourage the residents to maintain a clean, safe environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05-2026

Bachelor - Human Services

California State University Dominguez Hills
05.2023

AA Degree - Sociology

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
03.2021

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Individual therapy
  • Clinical documentation
  • Experience working with aging populations
  • Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Social Worker Intern

Rio Hondo Mental Health Clinic
09.2024 - Current

School Counselor Intern

KIPP Charter Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025

Community Health Worker

WLCAC Department of Family Services, Los Angeles
01.2023 - 08.2024

Intern

Casa Carmen Senior Home
08.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor - Human Services

California State University Dominguez Hills

AA Degree - Sociology

Cerritos College

Master of Arts - Social Work

California State University Dominguez Hills