MONTSERRAT LARA DELLHIME-CAIRO, ASW 125749
Summary
Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2021 - Current
- Provide case management for patients and families.
- Complete psychosocial assessments with patients and families to help identify any barriers to the discharge plan.
- Facilitate assessments for adolescent patients with residential treatment facilities, partial hospitalization programs/ intensive outpatient programs.
- Assisting patients to advocate for themselves to receive appropriate services.
- Effectively communicate discharge plan for adolescents in the LA County foster care system.
- Coordinate patient care with county social workers.
- Attend and participate in probable cause hearings for adults and adolescents.
- Educate patients and families on their care options and connect them with resources to meet their needs.
- Document pertinent patient issues, discharge plan, and contact information for the family and providers of post-acute care in patients electronic medical file.
Social Work Intern
Hoag Center for Healthy Living
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Co-facilitated groups on a weekly basis ranging from self-esteem to depression for adolescents.
- Documented confidential client information.
- Developed corresponding client treatment plans.
- Worked with varying age populations ranging from children to the elderly.
- Provided resources and psycho-education for clients and their families.
School Social Work Intern, School-based Program
Mariposa Women and Family Center
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Use evidence-based intervention such as MI, problem solving therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and play therapy.
- Supported school personnel with classroom management skills and trauma-informed practices.
- Documented confidential client information and treatment plans.
- Bio-psycho-social assessment of clients.
- Provided resources for clients and their families.
Financial Aid Advisor
University of California, Irvine
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Collaborated at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels with other campus organizations.
- Review and process student financial documents, and assist undergraduate students with the completion of the FAFSA.
- Provided consistent information and follow-through with undergraduates seeking financial aid.
- Collaborated with other employees, supervisors and subordinates.
Office Assistant/Lab Technician
Phoenix Agrotech
12.2012 - 01.2015
- Organized documentation for employees in a timely manner.
- Maintained employee payroll, scanned and copied documents.
- Autoclaved the equipment used on a daily basis, made plant food, washed and prepared plants for the greenhouse.
Student Clerk
University of California, Irvine
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with financial aid advisors and counselors to produce any documents they requested on specific students.
- Efficiently met deadlines placed upon the student clerks.
- Effectively communicated with supervisor and peers as to what projects needed to be completed first.
- Scanned and alphabetized varies financial documents.
- Reviewed and ensured student financial profiles contained all requested documents.
Head Coach
Campus Water Polo
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Mentored students in the game of water polo.
- Provided a safe environment for students to learn the game and rules.
- Created and developed water polo exercise routines for children and teenagers.
- Created and implemented programs to teach students the various water polo techniques and game strategies.
Assistant Coach
University High School
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Advocated on behalf of the students and provided skills for empowerment.
- Developed a safe space for students to talk openly with the coaches.
- Created and developed water polo exercise routines for the High School freshman team.
- Created and implemented water polo techniques and game strategies.
- Assisted the Head Coach with the High School Varsity Girls water polo team.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2012
Skills
- Organized
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective collaboration
- Ability to learn tasks quickly
- Proficient in TruBridge Health Management System
- Compassionate
- Case management
Training
- USC, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Hoag Center for Healthy Living, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Leadership Experience
- Member, USC Social Work Graduation Committee, 2018
- Member, USC Orange County Latino Social Work Caucus, 2016-2018
- Photographer, USC Orange County Graduation Celebration Committee, 2017
- Wellness Chair, USC Orange County Student Organization Caucus, 2017-2018
Timeline
Social Worker
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2021 - Current
Social Work Intern
Hoag Center for Healthy Living
09.2017 - 04.2018
School Social Work Intern, School-based Program
Mariposa Women and Family Center
09.2016 - 06.2017
Financial Aid Advisor
University of California, Irvine
01.2015 - 09.2016
Office Assistant/Lab Technician
Phoenix Agrotech
12.2012 - 01.2015
Student Clerk
University of California, Irvine
08.2009 - 12.2010
Head Coach
Campus Water Polo
01.2008 - 07.2010
Assistant Coach
University High School
06.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Irvine
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California