Mary Watts
Clovis,CA
Summary
I'm a Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience counseling and advocating for clients first in Foster Care and in private practice. I have a history of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. I have a strong interest in serving all people but especially African American women.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kids Play Therapy, Inc.
Fresno, CA
01.2004 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic intervention
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing empathetic and compassionate counseling services.
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving realistic goals, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs
Social Worker Case Manager/Administrator
Foster Friends Foster Care Agency
Fresno, CA
06.1995 - 01.2007
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships
- Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.
- Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
- Provided culturally competent services to diverse populations while maintaining sensitivity to cultural norms and values
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors and peers, contributing to a positive work environment that fostered collaboration and professional growth
Education
Master IOf Social Work - Masters of Social Work
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA06.1995
Master of Science - Microbiology
California State University San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06.1973
Skills
- Case Management
- Parenting Education
- Grief Counseling
- Mental Health Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Clinical Supervision
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Psychosocial Assessments
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kids Play Therapy, Inc.
01.2004 - Current
Social Worker Case Manager/Administrator
Foster Friends Foster Care Agency
06.1995 - 01.2007
Master IOf Social Work - Masters of Social Work
California State University - Fresno
Master of Science - Microbiology
California State University San Francisco