Self-starting, compassionate, culturally competent and bright clinical social worker who is ready to seek licensure and expand clinical skill-set. I'm a committed and enthusiastic clinician who wishes to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am motivated to learn and grow in this noble profession under the supervision of a seasoned clinician.
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Pauline Rivera
Corona,CA
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SevitaRIverside , CA
Clinician
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes, assessments and diagnoses.Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Consulted with other staff members and participated in individual, group and team meetings regarding progress of client and client systems via family-centered treatment.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
Khalil CenterLos Angeles , CA
Psychotherapist
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker : ASW105341.
- Practice remotely under the supervision of a licensed clinician in order to formulate & execute appropriate therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet my client's needs.
- Diagnose clients by using DSM-IV criteria.
- Perform client assessments and mental health screenings (PHQ-9 & GAD-7) in an effort to develop thorough and informed treatment plans.
- Input case notes, medications, goals & document SOAP notes using KC's specified codes to facilitate billing within 24 hours of the session.
- Utilize Practice Fusion, Slack, Red Cap, Grasshopper, Bambee, Google Meet, Google Docs, Zoom, Microsoft Word & Power Point to facilitate teletherapy for clients.
- Incorporate creative therapeutic approaches that include utilizing meditation, spirituality, breathing techniques, bibliotherapy, charts & visuals etcetera to support clients in meeting their therapeutic goals.
- Complete autonomy of my caseload & work schedule.
Stanton Family Resource Center - Remote InternshipStanton, CA
Therapist and Case Manager
01.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Micro & Macro community work whereby program development, program evaluation, program training, evaluation and creation of original content and curriculum for agency’s Covid-19 support group.
- Created original 'Coping with Covid-19' support group content in the Spanish language. Additionally, I facilitated these support groups in Spanish to fit the needs of underserved Spanish speaking clientele.
- Conducted short term therapy with child clients, adults, families, and individuals.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Motivational Interviewing & Play Therapy during counseling sessions to assess, engage and build rapport.
- Provided case management, psycho-education & crisis intervention services for client and client systems.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary meetings to address the needs of clients and client systems in addition to bi-weekly individual and group supervision under a licensed clinical social worker.
Wellness Together - Remote InternshipLaguna Niguel, CA
School Case Worker
08.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Facilitated social work referrals for the clients of an interdisciplinary team of mental health providers.
- Managed and provide phone translation requests in the Spanish language.
- Allocated and facilitated various resources for mental health providers, clients, and client systems.
- Validated resource submissions and requests.
- Co-facilitated Toolbox Classroom presentations through modeling and promoting of grounding exercises.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
Jurupa Unified School District - InternshipJurupa , CA
School Therapist, Case Manager & Support Services
09.2017 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Conducted short-term therapy, case management and crisis intervention services for the Jurupa Unified School District.
- Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, teachers, principals, and parents to create appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for students receiving counseling.
- Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Motivational Interviewing & Play Therapy during individual counseling sessions to assess, engage and build rapport with student clients and systems.
- My caseload included students who were formally diagnosed with: Autism, Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Suicidal Ideation, etcetera.
- Facilitated age-appropriate groups for Bereavement and Social Skills At Glen Avon Elementary School.
- Offered support to the Spanish-speaking parents in the community by translating, facilitating intake and assessment forms for citizenship workshops.
Education
Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
Psy.D from Clinical Psychology - Primary Health Concentration
05.2027
University Overview
- Pending Start date Fall 2022
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Master of Social Work
05.2021
University Overview
Department: Children, Youth and Families
California State University of FullertonFullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Minimal proficiency in Arabic
- CANS Certified
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Documentation proficiency
- Treatment planning
- Needs assessment
- Case management
- Culturally competent
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Diagnosing
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Family Education and Communication
- Crisis Evaluation, Safety Planning & Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinician
Sevita
03.2022 - Current
Psychotherapist
Khalil Center
09.2021 - Current
Therapist and Case Manager
Stanton Family Resource Center - Remote Internship
01.2021 - 05.2021
School Case Worker
Wellness Together - Remote Internship
08.2020 - 12.2020
School Therapist, Case Manager & Support Services
Jurupa Unified School District - Internship
09.2017 - 04.2018
Loma Linda University
Psy.D from Clinical Psychology - Primary Health Concentration
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work
California State University of Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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