Michelle Covell
Hidden Valley Lake,CA
Summary
Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at North Bay Regional Center, specializing in clinical assessment and resource coordination. Proven ability to advocate for families and implement effective programs, enhancing support for medically fragile children and children on palliative care. Skilled in crisis intervention and family counseling, fostering resilience and hope in challenging situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychological Testing Technician, # 56
North Coast Nurture Center
, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Completed clinical developmental assessments for the purpose of early start eligibility, under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist.
- Ensure parents feel empathy, compassion, and hope as their children are assessed and treated for delays in early childhood.
- Developed and implemented individualized family coaching plans to meet client needs. Led interventions designed to promote positive family bonding experiences, which included sleep training, Incredible Years training, and infant massage.
- Created learning opportunities that allowed families to practice problem-solving skills together.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times by listening without judgment.
Social Worker Case Manager
North Bay Regional Center and Redwood Coast Regional Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Nonprofit Sector 2006-2015
- Private Sector 2015-2024
- Complete in-home meetings to assess and address the psychosocial needs of medically fragile children with developmental disabilities, including Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Epilepsy.
- Schedule and attend nursing assessments for the medically fragile children, as well as children in palliative care.
- Coordinate nursing respite services and secure funding for durable medical equipment so that the child may remain in the home with family.
- Provide information and advocacy to families on agency practices in order to support the family in establishing and maintaining services.
- Educate families on available community resources, and support them in accessing resources.
- Prioritize caseload demands.
- Professional and compassionate demeanor.
- Strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Nonprofit sector 2006-2015/ Private sector 2015-2024
Intake Specialist
North Bay Regional Center and Redwood Coast Regional Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Nonprofit Sector 2006-2015
- Private Sector 2015-2024
- On behalf of the interdisciplinary team, I conducted a social assessment in the home of the applicant in the following counties: Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte. Through the qualitative interview process, I assessed the applicants' adaptive needs and limitations.
- Coordinated the intake process, ensuring all required documentation was collected and processed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Ensured records were received and available for the clinical team to review, in order to facilitate the comprehensive review of the applicant.
- Presented case information to the interdisciplinary team to review findings, observations, and determine eligibility for services within the Regional Center system..
- Addressed and resolved client concerns or complaints related to the intake process.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions according to agency policies and procedures.
In Home Palliative Care Aid
Private Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided compassionate companionship and support to a terminally ill senior.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Assisted with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Helped the patient maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Independent Research
Sonoma State University
India
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Developed and implemented an independent qualitative research project overseen by Dr. Lorna Catford, PhD.
- Conducted interviews and ethnographic observations in rural villages and urban cities in India, focusing on death rituals and burial rites.
Education
Registered psychological testing technician - Clinical Psychology
California Board of Psychology
03.2025
Grief Counseling Certificate Program -
01.2025
Certified Educator of Infant Massage -
Infant Massage USA
03-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With Special Emphasis On Depth Psychology/Transpersonal Psychology And Humanistic Psychology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.2006
Independent research - Death And Dying, Ritual And Culture (India)
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA11-2005
Associate of Arts - History
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa05.2002
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Family counseling
- Program development
- Resource coordination
- Professional advocacy
References
- Suzette Soviero, Retired-Former Supervisor North Bay Regional Center, 707-303-6757
- Steven Schlink, Private In Home Palliative Care, 707-350-5733
- Nancy Perin, Friend, 707-489-1848
- Hedy Montoya, Friend, 707-322-5080
Self Directed Studies
- The Myth of Closure, by Paulin Boss
- Being With Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death, by Joan Halifax
- When Things Fall Apart, by Pema Chodron
Affiliations
- Beekeeping
- Gardening
- Meditation and Spiritual Study
- Quilting
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Registered Psychological Testing Technician, # 56
North Coast Nurture Center
03.2024 - Current
In Home Palliative Care Aid
Private Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
Social Worker Case Manager
North Bay Regional Center and Redwood Coast Regional Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
Intake Specialist
North Bay Regional Center and Redwood Coast Regional Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
Independent Research
Sonoma State University
08.2005 - 12.2005
Registered psychological testing technician - Clinical Psychology
California Board of Psychology
Grief Counseling Certificate Program -
Certified Educator of Infant Massage -
Infant Massage USA
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With Special Emphasis On Depth Psychology/Transpersonal Psychology And Humanistic Psychology
Sonoma State University
Independent research - Death And Dying, Ritual And Culture (India)
Sonoma State University
Associate of Arts - History
Santa Rosa Junior College
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