Maribel Lopez
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with 5 years of experience. Adept at handling situations with high sensitivity and sympathy. Skilled in providing psychosocial service and support to patients and families from a diverse array of ethnic backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker
Kindred At Home Hospice
Harlingen, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans and referrals.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
<p>Hospice Medical Social Worker </p>
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, coordinated care, completed therapeutic life reviews with patients, intervened in patient crisis situations, and educated patients and families about their treatment plan and resources and support systems available to them during patient's death and dying process.
<p>ACE After School Site Coordinator/ Social Worker </p> <p></p>
Santa Rosa ISD
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Effectively met objectives of ACE School Social Work Case Management model and STEAMS program through development and proper supervision of program while managing a team of 12 staff members.
- Provided in-depth professional face to face and phone evaluations and assessment for situation including mental health, basic needs, substance abuse, relationship issues, behavioral issues, financial issues, and other crises of daily living.
<p>Teen Pregnancy Prevention Educator/ GetFIT After School Program Coordinator </p> <p></p>
Santa Rosa ISD
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Facilitated “¡Cuídate! (Take Care of Yourself)” and "Making Proud Choices" culturally tailored programs designed specifically for Latino youth to decrease teen pregnancy.
- Provided direct and indirect psychosocial care to students referred to social work office.
- Assessed and evaluated all referred students and made plans to implement any needed services via strength based perspective.
<p>Graduate Research Assistant </p> <p></p>
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Aided in meeting UTRGV Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines for working with human subjects.
- Developed survey for UTRGV Social Work intern department to evaluate internship experience and to evaluate research project efficiency within community members.
<p>Hospice Social Worker- Intern </p> <p></p>
Knapp Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided referrals to community resources for identified needs.
- Facilitated support groups for families of hospice patients and community members at a local funeral home.
<p>Family Violence Prevention- Intern <br /></p> <p></p>
Battered Women and Children's Shelter
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Provided services to individuals and families to aid in recovery from effects of domestic violence.
Education
Social Work
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Master of Science in Social Work, MSW
08.2015 - 05.2017
Psychology
University of Texas At San Antonio, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, B.A.
08.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of Texas At San Antonio, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women’s Studies, B.A.
08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Proficient in Spanish
Leadership in Team Success
Excellent Communicator
Effective Public speaker- clear articulation, engaging presentation style, composition skills
MS Access (can create and update databases and tables, generate reports)
Strong Work Ethic
Problem Solver
Social Work Case Management
Strong Client Relations
Timeline
Social Worker
Kindred At Home Hospice
05.2021 - Current
<p>Hospice Medical Social Worker </p>
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
07.2019 - 04.2021
<p>ACE After School Site Coordinator/ Social Worker </p> <p></p>
Santa Rosa ISD
08.2018 - 07.2019
<p>Teen Pregnancy Prevention Educator/ GetFIT After School Program Coordinator </p> <p></p>
Santa Rosa ISD
01.2017 - 06.2018
<p>Hospice Social Worker- Intern </p> <p></p>
Knapp Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2016
Social Work
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Master of Science in Social Work, MSW
08.2015 - 05.2017
<p>Graduate Research Assistant </p> <p></p>
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2015 - 07.2016
<p>Family Violence Prevention- Intern <br /></p> <p></p>
Battered Women and Children's Shelter
01.2015 - 05.2015
Psychology
University of Texas At San Antonio, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, B.A.
08.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of Texas At San Antonio, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women’s Studies, B.A.
08.2011 - 05.2015