Nancy Choi (BBS #: 92946)
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SC II/ Clinician
Step Up On Second
11.2019 - Current
- Outreached and engaged potential members in community settings like (but not limited to) hospitals, board & cares, street settings to evaluate and determine if referral was eligible for services.
- Provided needed therapeutic interventions: individual, group and crisis, to address symptoms as defined in the assessment and to improve level of functioning or develop insight to reduce defined distress or stressors.
- Completed comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments for diagnosis and evaluation of level of functioning, support network, adequacy of living arrangements, financial status, physical health, level of self-care.
- Assisted clients in identifying needs, setting goals, establishing concrete objectives and developing a Coordinated Care Plan with a set timeframe from enrollment and annually.
- Completed all program-required paperwork such as HMIS or DMH/Medi-Cal and maintain documentation according to those program standards of practice in Electronic Health Record – Welligent or HMIS within prescribed timeframes as outlined in SUOS documentation policy.
- Met weekly, monthly and quarterly billing quota as outlined by Program Manager.
- Supported the targeted outreach efforts of the Adult FSP/ Homeless FSP/ Measure H/ OCS/ WeHo MIT teams to initiate contact, develop rapport, and in coordination with Multidisciplinary team members: SCI, SC II, LVN and APM, assessed homeless adults for mental illness, co-occurring substance use and other health care needs in the community until linkage and services were accepted.
- Attended all staff and community meetings as requested by Program Manager.
Resident Service Coordinator
Terry Manor Apartment
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted and advised residents and families of the services which may be necessary to maintain a self-reliant lifestyle
- Promoted wellness activities for all residents
- Acted as a liaison between community agencies, service providers, and residents
- Worked as a team member with facility manager and other housing management staff in serving residents/clients
- Encouraged residents to be proactive in meeting their social, psychological, and physical needs
- Educated residents and families on available community resources (for example, case management, personal assistance, homemaker, meals-on-wheels, transportation, counseling, occasional visiting nurse, preventive health screening/wellness and legal advocacy)
- Completed reports with copies given to the site manager, Quality Assurance, Administrator, Manager, and government agency (where applicable) in an accurate and timely manner or according to governing regulations.
Social Worker
Mission Home Health
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted assessment to help determine patient needs and identify any limitations, barriers, or safety issues that might impede recovery
- Provided resources and education to patients and their caregivers
- Participated in the coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed.
Social Worker
Better Life ADHC
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Interviewed & screened all referrals to determine the general appropriateness of prospective clients to facility program
- Provided documentation for services provided & produced progress notes & periodic assessments of participant status
- Provided care coordination including, but not limited to, reading of mail, assisting w/paying bills, contacting Social Security/Medi-cal/Medicare office and applying for senior apartment
- Made referrals to available community resources
- Provided in-home assessment of participants
- Provided participant & caregiver counseling as needed
- Implemented & coordinated discharge plan
- Performed all other duties delegated by Administrator / Program Director.
Social Worker
Better Life ADHC
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Interviewed & screened all referrals to determine the general appropriateness of prospective clients to facility program
- As a multidisciplinary team, provided assessment and reassessment of psychosocial needs of participants and developed an individualized plan of care for each participant
- Provided care coordination including, but not limited to, reading of mail, assisting w/paying bills, contacting Social Security/Medi-cal/Medicare office and applying for senior apartment
- Made referrals to available community resources
- Served as liaison to the participant's family and other caregivers
- Initiated the development of a discharge plan at admission and update the discharge plan at each reassessment period; assumed responsibility for implementation of the plan at the time of discharge from the center
- Perform all other duties delegated by Administrator / Program Director.
School Based Social Worker
Manuel Arts High School and Wellness
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided services to students and their families in a school-based mental health setting, conducting bio-psychosocial assessments to determine and implement goals and interventions
- Provided therapy for dually diagnosed disorders and made treatment plans for clients dealing with PTSD, being Bullied, LGBTQ, Suicidal thoughts and Grief and Loss
- Worked one-on-one with a caseload of 6 adolescents, using intervention strategies such as motivational interviewing, talk therapy and problem-solving therapy
- Provided resources to clients and their families
- Helped families with connecting to different agencies within the community
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team that include: the school principal, psychologist, grade level counselors, teachers, doctors and nurses at the Wellness Center
- Completed weekly progress notes.
Based Social Worker
Masada Homes
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided services to elementary school students through a school-based agency, conducting intake assessments and developing an intervention plan
- Met with parents/guardians to develop, educate and support their children's treatment plans
- Provided short-term Individual therapy to address anxiety, adjustment issues, depression and anger management
- Worked in a multidisciplinary team to consult, develop and assess on child's treatment to accomplish desired outcome of goals
- Used intervention strategies such as coping, communication skills, pro-social behavior practice, encouraged reflection, symptom management, identifying triggers, and validated/clarified feelings
- Completed DMH paperwork using Clinitrak software.
Behavior Therapist
Wellspring
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Worked one-on-one with children in the home setting, meeting for 2.5 hours 3X per week to help children with verbal delay
- Collaborated with Case Supervisor to develop and implement positive behavioral intervention strategies to improve behavior management, emotional regulation, language and communication, socialization, academic capabilities and independent daily living skills
- Monthly meeting with supervisor to discuss clients progress.
Special Ed Teacher
Gardner St Elementary School
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Worked in a Mild/ Moderate Special Day Class
- Created and taught individualized lesson plans for students with a variety of special needs including autism, behavioral issues and learning disabilities
- Conceived behavior and classroom management plans that allowed for both one-on-one and group instruction
- Attended IEP meetings to assist with developing goals for next year and worked closely with parents to monitor and facilitate children's development
- Worked closely with Grade level teachers to get students involved with their general education peers.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2004
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Arcadia06.1999
Skills
- Pyschosocial Assessments
- Case Management
- Therapeutic Services
- Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy
- DSM-IV Knowledge
- Communication
Additional Information
- Awards, Employee of the Year Dec 2015 Credentials-Problem Solving Therapy-Domestic Violence Certified3
Languages
Korean
Professional Working
Timeline
SC II/ Clinician
Step Up On Second
11.2019 - Current
Resident Service Coordinator
Terry Manor Apartment
07.2017 - 10.2019
Social Worker
Mission Home Health
03.2017 - 10.2019
Social Worker
Better Life ADHC
11.2015 - 03.2017
Social Worker
Better Life ADHC
01.2014 - 10.2015
School Based Social Worker
Manuel Arts High School and Wellness
09.2012 - 05.2013
Based Social Worker
Masada Homes
09.2011 - 04.2012
Behavior Therapist
Wellspring
11.2010 - 03.2012
Special Ed Teacher
Gardner St Elementary School
10.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
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