Myra Carreno
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Asw83373|bachelor of science, Criminal Justice | Masters in Social work MC Objective To obtain entry level position in the field of social work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Sierra Vista Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis III disorders.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Forensic Clinician
Sharper Future
11.2020 - Current
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Applied knowledge of [Area of expertise] and skills in diagnosing [Type] issues to determine most likely root causes.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to clients
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
Sales associate
Angels Creations
04.2007 - Current
- As a sales associate I am responsible from everything like setting up merchandise, assisting customers, handling money, arranging displays, and sales promotion.
Mental Health Clinician
Amador County
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Educational Tutor
Professional Tutors Of America
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
INTERN
EXODUS RECOVERY
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Exodus Recovery serves the community as a walk-in psychiatric urgent care clinic where clients who have been off their medication for any reason or cannot access them in the traditional manner can walk in and see a medical practitioner on the same day
- My position as a Discharge planner entails that these clients are referred to further Mental Health treatment if they do not already have a permanent doctor and provide other resources such as medical, Chemical dependency, and housing referrals.
INTERN
LOS ANGELES FAMILY HOUSING
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Los Angeles Family Housing serves as a crisis center for families who find themselves homeless and need to be rehoused in temporary shelter with permanent housing being the ultimate goal
- As an intake worker, I usually made the initial contact with families who were seeking the Agency’s services and made the determination if they were eligible upon completion of screening.
INTERN
SACRAMENTO SHERRIFF
09.2015 - 12.2015
- In accordance with state law, I worked with the Sacramento Sherriff Department’s Property Theft Unit which was supplied by all the local licensed pawn shops receipts for all items pawned in their stores
- It was my duty to take all receipts received on a monthly basis, and enter the information into the state database used to keep track of pawned items.
Club Aide
Next Step
10.2002 - 01.2004
- I facilitated a self-help group for young adults living with mental illness, and/or dual diagnosis issues as they dealt with homelessness, LGBTQ, and other issues which confounded their already complicated lives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State university
MASTERS - SOCIAL WORK, Adult Mental Health and Wellness, Mental Health
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Skills
- Training in
- Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certification
Asw83373|bachelor of science, Criminal Justice | Masters in Social work
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Sierra Vista Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Forensic Clinician
Sharper Future
11.2020 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Amador County
03.2019 - 06.2019
Educational Tutor
Professional Tutors Of America
11.2018 - 03.2019
INTERN
EXODUS RECOVERY
09.2017 - 05.2018
INTERN
LOS ANGELES FAMILY HOUSING
09.2016 - 04.2017
INTERN
SACRAMENTO SHERRIFF
09.2015 - 12.2015
Sales associate
Angels Creations
04.2007 - Current
Club Aide
Next Step
10.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State university
MASTERS - SOCIAL WORK, Adult Mental Health and Wellness, Mental Health
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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