Open To Work
Miriam Nicaragua
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital
Miami,FL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Clinical Social Work InternChild Protective InvestigatorEligibility Specialist IChild Protective Services Intern
Work Type
Part Time
Important To Me
Work from home optionFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveWork-life balance401k match
6
years of professional experience
Master of Social Work professional with experience in behavioral health, child welfare, crisis intervention, case management, and public assistance programs. Skilled in biopsychosocial and suicide risk assessments, safety and discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Committed to ethical, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered practice.
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
6 Months- Conducted biopsychosocial and suicide risk assessments under clinical supervision for patients experiencing psychiatric crises.
- Participated in treatment planning, crisis stabilization, safety planning, and discharge planning within an interdisciplinary behavioral health team
- Co-facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, safety, and symptom management.
- Coordinated community referrals and supported patients and families using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches.
Child Protective Investigator
6 Months- Investigated allegations of child abuse, neglect, and abandonment through home visits, interviews, collateral contacts, and safety and risk assessments.
- Developed safety interventions, provided crisis support, connected families with community resources, and collaborated with law enforcement, healthcare, and legal professionals.
Eligibility Specialist I
4 Years 7 Months- Determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, and Temporary Cash Assistance through client interviews and evaluation of income, assets, household circumstances, and required verification.
- Manage complex cases while applying state and federal regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating effectively with diverse populations
Child Protective Services Intern
7 Months- Supported child welfare investigations, safety assessments, family interviews, home visits, case documentation, and community resource coordination.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)
Skills
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Suicide Risk Assessment
C-SSRS
Crisis Intervention
Safety & Discharge Planning
Case Management
Child Welfare
Treatment Planning
Group Facilitation
Trauma-Informed Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Community Resource Coordination
Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Child Protective Investigator
Florida Department of Children and Families
02.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Child Protective Services Intern
Florida Department of Children and Families
05.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Eligibility Specialist I
Florida Department of Children and Families
07.2020 - 02.2025Read More
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)
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Florida International University
Master of Social Work (MSW)
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