Hi, I’m
Rebecca Haws
Albuquerque,New Mexico
Summary
Pursuing a role that capitalizes on an extensive repository of professional experiences, academic preparation, and targeted training, I am committed to bolstering the achievement of my employer.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
UNM Women's Resource Center (WRC)Albuquerque, New Mexico
MSW Intern
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- The Women's Resource Center at the University of New Mexico is a hub for advocacy, support, and safety
- Operating on a feminist empowerment model, it promotes education, social engagement, and cultural programming to encourage women's self-determination and community involvement
- The center advocates for equity regardless of gender identity, race, ability status, age, sexual orientation, economic class, or religious affiliation
- It aims to foster understanding, mutual respect, and social justice on campus and in the community
- The center also provides tools and resources to enhance success in academic, personal, and professional aspects of students' lives.
Perfectly Imperfect, Inc.Albuquerque, New Mexico
MSW Intern
03.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Perfectly Imperfect in Albuquerque offers a comprehensive array of services for clients and their families, encompassing individual and group counseling, evidence-based treatment modalities, wellness care, and additional support
- Our commitment to client care is demonstrated through strategic collaborations with local organizations, including medical facilities, homeless shelters, housing and employment assistance programs, legal aid, and the human services division.
UNM Community Health InitiativesAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Resident Support Team Member
05.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- The mission of the Community Health Worker Initiatives (CHWI) at the University of New Mexico Office for Community Health is to enhance and integrate Community Health Workers (CHWs) into the New Mexico workforce, with the overarching goal of advancing health equity in the community.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
Streetwise, Inc.Albuquerque, New Mexico
Behavioral Management Specialist
03.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- To promote recovery and resilience in the mental health community utilizing Encouragement, Education, and Empowerment.
- Worked directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Collected data via direct student observation and consultation with classroom teachers regarding student behaviors.
Open SkiesAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Behavioral Management Specialist
08.2019 - 11.2019
Job overview
- My work focuses on providing behavioral health services to both adults and children, guided by our core values: compassion, integrity, relationships, creativity, leadership, and excellence.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Agora Crisis CenterAlbuquerque, New Mexico
BSW Intern
08.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Triaged crisis line callers with established screening and assessment techniques.
- Collected relevant information from callers to determine support needs and evaluate risk of harm.
- Updated accurate and timely log sheets of daily callers to show per-call and overall shift activities.
- Notified law enforcement of threats to self-harm or harm others to help coordinate appropriate responses.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to callers.
Education
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
Master's in Social Work with concentration in Clinincal Work
05.2024
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor's in Social Work
05.2019
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate’s in Liberal Arts
05.2016
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Adobe Acrobat
- ADP Workforce Now
- Analytical & critical thinking skills
- Behavior Management
- Behavior Modification
- Case Documentation
- Client Advocacy
- Client Education
- Community outreach expert
- Emergency response training
- Excellent Communication
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Goal Setting
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Google Sheets
- Group Facilitation
- Group Therapy
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Individual Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Motivational enhancement therapy
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Relationship Building
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Suicide prevention specialist
- Team Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Time Management
- Treatment Planning
- Written Communication
Activities
- Retreat - Agora Crisis Center (2019)
- Conference and Outreach - Head 2 Toe (2019)
- Conference and Networking - National Association of Social Work (2018 - 2019)
References
- Dr. Anna Nelson, Director of The Center of Excellence at NMHU FVSSW, (505) 319-8822
- Dr. Frances Ortega, Professor at NMHU, (505) 226-3093
- Dr. Giovanna Eisberg, Former Professor at NMHU, (505) 450-5000
Training
- CPI-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED including Child First Aid and Infant CPR
- CALM- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
- Mental Health First Aid
- Safe Zone Training
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MSW Intern
UNM Women's Resource Center (WRC)
08.2023 - Current
MSW Intern
Perfectly Imperfect, Inc.
03.2023 - 07.2023
Resident Support Team Member
UNM Community Health Initiatives
05.2022 - 07.2022
Behavioral Management Specialist
Streetwise, Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2022
Behavioral Management Specialist
Open Skies
08.2019 - 11.2019
BSW Intern
Agora Crisis Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
Master's in Social Work with concentration in Clinincal Work
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor's in Social Work
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate’s in Liberal Arts
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