Monica Elena Garcia, MSW

Patient Population: Adults 18+

• Short-term inpatient behavioral stabilization care setting focusing on the treatment of mental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and psychosis.
• Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for patients.
• Educated patients and families about counseling and treatment options.
• Planned discharge actions and identified resources within the community for continued care.
• Compilation of treatment notes, biopsychosocial assessments, safety plans, and master treatment plans, as well as documentation of client progress and activities in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for patients.

Patient Population: Adults 18+

• Inpatient setting specializing in medical conditions such as stroke, cardiac, and oncology.
• Worked on various floors such as oncology, neurology, cardiology, surgical floors, intensive care units, and observation units.
• Performed initial biopsychosocial examination of patients to determine what services and medical equipment they may require upon discharge.
• Assisted patients in scheduling appointments after discharge.
• Communicated with insurance companies to determine what benefits patients have for further care.
• Contacted agencies and sent referrals to confirm start of care for patients upon discharge.
• Planned discharge actions and identified resources within the community for continued care.
• Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for patients.

• Planned activities to promote community outreach for mental health.
• Facilitated meetings for children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Participated in events in the community to promote mental health advocacy.