Milena Alvarez
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated individual with solid understanding of social work principles and practices. Knowledge of client needs assessment and case management, combined with skills in effective communication and problem-solving. Committed to making meaningful impact in lives of individuals and communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Student Intern
ALLIES IN WELLNESS
08.2025 - Current
- Provide supportive services to adopted children and their families under supervision, using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
- Shadow licensed clinicians during client sessions to observe assessment, intervention, and family engagement techniques
- Facilitate play-based therapeutic activities to help children express emotions and build coping skills
- Participate in multidisciplinary trauma team meetings to discuss cases, treatment planning, and client progress
- Assist with case documentation, session notes, and intake preparation in accordance with ethical and confidentiality standards
- Build rapport with children and caregivers to support trust, engagement, and family stability
Behavioral Health Office Receptionist
BAYTREE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
03.2022 - Current
- Provided general administrative support such as filing, scanning documents, answering phones, and responding to emails.
- Schedule patient appointments using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Organized paperwork related to medical records requests from hospitals or other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the administration and scoring of psychological assessments, including intelligence tests, and personality inventories.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL04.2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2022
Associate of Arts - undefined
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Spanish fluency
- Healthcare billing expertise
- Facilitation of mental health evaluations
- Trauma-informed practices
- Client advocacy
Accomplishments
- Dean's list
- President's Honor Roll
- Completed Research Proposal: The Role of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Sleep Disorders
- Awarded multiple scholarships, including UCF Scholars Award, SGA Scholarship, and First-Generation Scholarship, and Grace Allen USF Women’s Club scholarship.
Timeline
Social Work Student Intern
ALLIES IN WELLNESS
08.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Office Receptionist
BAYTREE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - undefined
Indian River State College
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of South Florida