Marina Gray
Houston
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over a year of specialized experience in crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and evidence-informed individual and group therapy. Demonstrated ability to foster positive social, emotional, and academic outcomes for diverse populations. Currently pursuing clinical supervision to achieve LCSW licensure, committed to delivering comprehensive and culturally responsive mental health services. Passionate about empowering individuals and communities to navigate challenges and achieve holistic well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed School-Based Mental Health Professional
KIPP Texas Public Schools – Sunnyside High School
07.2025 - Current
- Promote student well-being by holistically addressing barriers to learning through the application of clinical assessment, direct counseling, and coordinated outreach to families and external community partners.
- Facilitate campus-wide crisis response and provide immediate follow-up crisis counseling, completing necessary risk assessments and ensuring student referrals to appropriate external providers.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and punctual documentation, diligently safeguarding confidentiality and adhering to mandated reporting requirements.
Recreation Therapist
UTHealth Houston Behavior Sciences Campus
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to assist patients with stabilization and healthy lifestyle development through meaningful leisure and coping outlets.
- Actively participated in treatment team meetings, providing meaningful input on patient progress and response to therapeutic recreation interventions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of individualized patient progress within electronic health records.
Social Work Practicum Student
UT Health Houston Behavioral Sciences Campus
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered direct services to patients under supervision, including psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and treatment modalities such as individual, group, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Conducted interviews with patients and their support systems to identify assets and challenges impacting patient functioning, informing the development of individualized treatment and discharge plans.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment and discharge plans supporting patients' ongoing recovery and development.
Recreation Therapist
Neuropsychiatric Hospitals - Clear Lake
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary staff to enhance overall patient care and response time.
- Provided leadership and coaching to a team of 9 Therapy Department employees, supporting their professional growth and ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Participated in daily meetings with department leads to discuss patient census, admissions, and discharges.
Social Work Practicum Student
Neuropsychiatric Hospitals - Clear Lake
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Considered and actively contributed to treatment care meetings with multidisciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated proactively and empathetically with patient support systems (families, caregivers) to deliver timely updates on treatment plans and progress, address concerns, and facilitate the development and implementation of comprehensive discharge plans.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2024
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2018
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Community Resource Coordination
- Active Listening
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Licensed School-Based Mental Health Professional
KIPP Texas Public Schools – Sunnyside High School
07.2025 - Current
Social Work Practicum Student
UT Health Houston Behavioral Sciences Campus
01.2024 - 05.2024
Recreation Therapist
UTHealth Houston Behavior Sciences Campus
10.2022 - 10.2024
Social Work Practicum Student
Neuropsychiatric Hospitals - Clear Lake
08.2021 - 05.2022
Recreation Therapist
Neuropsychiatric Hospitals - Clear Lake
06.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Texas State University
Master of Social Work -
University of Houston
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