Marissa Soares
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Marissa is a bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker looking to expand her career as a Mental Health Therapist. She has experience in therapy, crisis response, behavioral assessment, team processing, family dynamics, teaching techniques, and human rights. Marissa is passionate about providing anti-oppressive holistic care for families, youth, and individuals in support of their overall wellbeing. Her therapeutic approach is very person centered, strength’s based, culturally competent, and trauma informed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
SSG Weber Community Center
09.2022 - Current
- Provides intensive therapeutic services for primarily Spanish speaking children and families through Wraparound & Full Service Partnership.
- Performs diagnostic assessments, develops comprehensive treatment plans, evaluates progress, and manages crisis response.
- Coordinates care with DMH, DCFS, probation, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, school clinicians, and other relevant formal supports to ensure a holistic approach and seamless continuity of care for clients.
ARMHS Worker & Clinical Therapist
Applied Care Services
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered therapeutic services utilizing principles primarily from CBT, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, and Harm Reduction.
- Taught coping skills with clients experiencing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
- Conducted diagnostic assessments, functional assessments, and individual treatment plans for services.
Bilingual Immigration Social Worker
Advocates For Human Rights
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted basic needs assessments with asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and victims of human trafficking.
- Navigated social systems while providing culturally specific support and resources for Spanish speaking clients.
- Provided outreach and educational awareness of the immigration system with other community organizations.
Mental Health Worker & Spanish Interpreter
Residential Transitions, Inc.
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted adult clients daily with mental illnesses or physical disabilities in working towards life goals.
- Managed the 24-Hour Emergency Crisis hotline with over the phone and in person de-escalation techniques.
- Trained new staff on roles and approaches for responding to mental health crises and suicidal ideation.
Business & General ESL Professor
Metlife, Equifax, UPL, Advanta
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Delivered one on one and group classes to Latin American adults ages 23-60 in levels ranging from elementary-advanced.
- Created lessons with topics such as cross-cultural communication, crime and deviance, social change, etc.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress over time, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Emotional & Behavioral Counselor
Tree Trust Summer Youth Program
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Identified and provided behavioral intervention and action plans for at-risk youth ages 14-19.
- Incorporated communication and mediation techniques to support crew leaders, youth, and family members.
- Maintained and organized confidential information regarding a total of 80 youth between 5 different work sites.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Mental Health, 3.87 GPA
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science, 3.96 GPA
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology of Law, Criminology & Deviance | Spanish
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2017
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Behavior Modification
- Person Centered Approach
- Ethical Decision Making
- Multicultural Competence
- Conflict Resolution
- Trauma Informed Care
- Treatment Planning
Certifications & Training
- ACSW - Associate Clinical Social Worker #110555, Renewal date: 9/30/23
- CANS - Praed Foundation Collaborative Training, Renewal date: 9/11/23
- Relias - Introduction to Motivational Interviewing, 6/18/23
- Crisis Prevention Institute - CPI Verbal Intervention, 6/17/23
- CPR/AED/First-Aid - (Adult/Child/Infant/Choking), Valid: 9/7/22 - 9/7/24
- DMH Training - Trauma Informed Strategies for Working with Individuals with ID/DD/ASD for Clinical Staff, 9/20/22
- University of Minnesota - Dedication to Student Learning, 4/24/22
- HeartCore Leadership - 5 month intensive course on introspective healing, relationships, and taking responsibility, 9/25/20
- International House - Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), 9/29/17
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
SSG Weber Community Center
09.2022 - Current
ARMHS Worker & Clinical Therapist
Applied Care Services
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bilingual Immigration Social Worker
Advocates For Human Rights
08.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Worker & Spanish Interpreter
Residential Transitions, Inc.
08.2018 - 01.2020
Business & General ESL Professor
Metlife, Equifax, UPL, Advanta
10.2017 - 07.2018
Emotional & Behavioral Counselor
Tree Trust Summer Youth Program
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Social Work - Clinical Mental Health, 3.87 GPA
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science, 3.96 GPA
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology of Law, Criminology & Deviance | Spanish
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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