Micaela Williams
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Dedicated Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) with over six years of experience working in a social work capacity with individuals, families, and groups of all ages. Skilled in crisis intervention, counseling, and case management, as well as providing advocacy and support services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Centralia Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
- Enhance student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Create a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Connect families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
Psychiatric Hospital Social Worker (Per Diem)
College Hospital Cerritos
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient care and outcomes.
- Complete psychosocial assessment on patients and documents case notes daily in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system.
- Coordinate individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Regularly acts as liaison between hospital and other agencies and court system when patient is so involved.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy for patients when needed.
Mental Health Professional
ABC Unified School District
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
Emergency Response Senior Social Worker
Orange County Social Services Agency
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Conducted thorough assessments of child abuse and neglect allegations, ensuring child safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive case plans for families in crisis.
- Improved interagency communication by collaborating closely with law enforcement, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and clear communication, fostering trust during difficult situations.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2015
Certification
- ACSW- Associate Clinical Social Worker
- PPSC - Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Timeline
School Social Worker
Centralia Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Hospital Social Worker (Per Diem)
College Hospital Cerritos
05.2023 - Current
Mental Health Professional
ABC Unified School District
09.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Response Senior Social Worker
Orange County Social Services Agency
01.2018 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University of Fullerton
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University of Fullerton