McKayla Blanco
Tumwater,WA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. Comfortable handling stress and performing under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician- SW I
Mary Bridge Emergency Department
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and community resource connection.
- Promoted supportive environment by establishing rapport and trust with diverse clientele.
- Advocated for patients'' rights within healthcare setting, promoting self-determination and autonomy throughout their treatment process.
Youth Engagement Services Clinician
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Delivered high-quality client care by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments.
- Developed strength-based and solution-focused treatment plans for brief intervention.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better client care through effective community networking.
Care Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted risk assessments, updated safety plans, and completed further crisis assessment as needed.
- Managed care coordination needs of 10-12 families, and provided crisis support 24/5.
- Worked to ensure continuity of care by advocating and collaborating with systems apart of child/family team.
- Assisted families in recognizing and removing barriers to individual and family functioning.
- Developed plans for addressing housing, health, school, and financial problems as needed.
Program Coordinator
Seattle Indian Health Board
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed culturally competent reading program to advance social emotional learning for Urban Native American youth.
- Managed 6 community volunteers during summer mathematics program.
- Developed and presented, presentation of outcomes from summer mathematics program at Washington State Public Health Association Conference.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2017
Additional Information
Licensing: Licensed Social Worker- Associate Independent Clinical
Additional Work Experience:
Hospital Social Work Intern, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Sept 2020-May 2021
Court Appointed Special Advocate Intern, Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court, Sept 2019- June 2020
Child Welfare Services/Indian Child Welfare Intern, DCYF, Dec 2016- June 2017
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician- SW I
Mary Bridge Emergency Department
08.2022 - Current
Youth Engagement Services Clinician
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
Care Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
02.2018 - 09.2020
Program Coordinator
Seattle Indian Health Board
07.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Social Work -
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Western Washington University
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