Monica Vargas

• Conduct intakes upon admission, clinical assessments, discharge planning, and crisis intervention.
• Conduct and document client assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures.
• Use of sound judgment and best practices to support the mental health, safety, and well-being of every resident in care while maintaining compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
• Provide case consultations, weekly one-to-one counseling, and/or crisis intervention for children.
• Conduct weekly group therapy on specific topics and issues.

• Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
• Assessed individuals under the supervision of a licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
• Evaluated clients' social, emotional, and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.

• Interviewed families to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
• Offered therapeutic services and crisis intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
• Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.

• Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.