Mariam Freeman
Oak Grove Center
Temecula,CA
1
Language
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Dynamic Therapist and Case Manager with a proven track record at Oak Grove Center, excelling in treatment planning and crisis intervention. Skilled in psychosocial assessments and family engagement, I effectively advocate for youth, ensuring their needs are met while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about empowering youth through trauma-informed care.
Work History
Therapist/Case Manager
4 Years 5 Months- Provide social work and behavioral health services to youth residing in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP).
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on each youth’s clinical, behavioral, educational, family, and psychosocial needs.
- Facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to assess progress, address barriers, and coordinate treatment recommendations.
- Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, medical providers, nursing staff, direct-care staff, educators, families, and community providers to support continuity of care.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify youth strengths, needs, risk factors, family dynamics, and available support systems.
- Provide individual, family, and group interventions based on treatment needs and program requirements.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and treatment team documentation.
- Support youth during behavioral and emotional crises through appropriate crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic interventions.
- Engage families and support systems in the treatment process and facilitate communication regarding treatment progress and goals.
- Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with families and community providers to support continuity of care following discharge.
- Advocate for youth by ensuring their needs, strengths, goals, and progress are incorporated into treatment planning and team discussions.
- Coordinate appointments, referrals, community resources, and other services necessary to support treatment and successful transition from residential care.
Hospital Corpsman
14 Years- Served 14 years as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, providing healthcare support in clinical and operational environments.
- Provided direct patient care and healthcare support while maintaining confidentiality, safety, professionalism, and adherence to established medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, medical personnel, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical documentation and communicated patient information effectively to healthcare professionals.
- Worked effectively in high-pressure environments requiring adaptability, sound judgment, teamwork, and attention to detail.
- Developed strong leadership, communication, organizational, and crisis-management skills through military service.
- Provided compassionate care to individuals from diverse backgrounds while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Skills
Clinical Social Work
Treatment Planning
Psychosocial Assessments
Multidisciplinary Treatment Teams
Individual & Family Services
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
Trauma-Informed Care
Case Management
Care Coordination
Clinical Documentation
Family Engagement
Discharge Planning
Youth & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Healthcare Coordination
Community Resource Navigation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Registration no. 108617
Timeline
Therapist/Case Manager
Oak Grove Center
05.2022 - CurrentRead More
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
12.2002 - 12.2016Read More
University of Southern California
Master of Science from Social Work
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Park University
Bachelor of Science from Social Psychology
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