Rebecca Willey
Registered Associate Social Worker (she/her/ella)
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Bilingual Registered Associate Social Worker with 3 years of direct practice experience seeking to return to the HIV care field. I focus on culturally responsive care, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, Latine communities, and people who use drugs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community-based Harm Reduction Therapist
Harm Reduction Therapy Center
7 2023 - Current
- Collaboratively developing and implementing HRTC's street-based mental health/substance use treatment model
- Provide low-barrier, integrated mental health and substance use treatment to individuals and groups in English and Spanish
- Conduct crisis interventions to ensure client safety
- Work alongside community partners to deliver street-based therapy and support services
- Maintain comprehensive client records and offer clinical consultation on complex cases
Master of Social Welfare Intern - Advanced
Kaiser Richmond Psychiatry
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy in both English and Spanish using components from modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy
- Conducted intakes and risk assessments, diagnosed disorders, and created treatment plans for patients
- Utilized cultural responsiveness in working with Latine and other marginalized communities
- Documented client care according to Kaiser standards
Master of Social Welfare Intern - Foundation
Harm Reduction Therapy Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted street outreach and therapeutic services with clients in outreach and clinical settings, in English and Spanish
- Conducted biopsychosocial integrated assessments for clients
- Completed documentation according to agency standards
Bilingual Prevention Services Coordinator
Southern Colorado Health Network
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Facilitated HIV/HCV testing and risk reduction counseling services in English and Spanish
- Collaborated on community harm reduction education and program development, including syringe exchange
- Maintained caseload of English and Spanish speaking PrEP clients
- Conducted and presented findings from community needs assessment project for expansion of STI testing in queer community space, to help secure 5-year $460,000 CDC grant
Education
Master of Social Welfare - Advancing Health And Well-being Across The Adult Lifespan
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley 08.2021 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Colorado College
Colorado Springs 08.2011 - 2015.05
Skills
Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
Biopsychosocial assessments
Narrative Therapy Practices
Psychoeducation
Crisis Intervention
Group therapy facilitation
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
Patient documentation
Motivational Interviewing
Building engagement and rapport with clients
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master of Social Welfare Intern - Advanced
Kaiser Richmond Psychiatry
09.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Social Welfare Intern - Foundation
Harm Reduction Therapy Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Social Welfare - Advancing Health And Well-being Across The Adult Lifespan
University of California, Berkeley
08.2021 - 2024.05
Bilingual Prevention Services Coordinator
Southern Colorado Health Network
03.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Colorado College
08.2011 - 2015.05
Community-based Harm Reduction Therapist
Harm Reduction Therapy Center
7 2023 - Current
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