Rieko Koko Nieto
Summary
Compassionate and client-centered Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience providing evidence-based mental health, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention in diverse healthcare settings. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and caseworkers, to provide holistic care, and enhance patient satisfaction. Dedicate yourself to empowering individuals to foster resilience, achieve stability, and improve their overall quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Kalihi-Palama Health Center
Honolulu, HI
02.2023 - Current
- Provide individual therapy for over 100 patients/month dealing with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
- Deliver treatment through an integrated approach involving primary care, medical specialties, social services, and the homeless healthcare team, utilizing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing.
- Provide crisis intervention services to more than 50 individuals facing acute mental health crises, prioritizing their safety and well-being.
- Develop patient-centered treatment plans to ensure progress toward recovery.
- Maintain accurate charting and documentation in compliance with CARF, legal, and clinical standards.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on relapse prevention.
Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
Kalihi-Palama Health Center
Honolulu, HI
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Linked over 200 patients with appropriate community resources, including welfare benefits, housing, employment, and healthcare services.
- Referred patients to community-based case management services (CCS), health insurance care management services, and external behavioral health providers to increase treatment cooperation within diverse populations.
- Served as a communication liaison for psychiatric and medical teams, improving treatment efficiency.
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.
Care Coordinator
Partners For Quality Health/PMAG
Honolulu, HI
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided care coordination services to the private practice physical offices.
- Referred 30+ patients to the community resources (CAMHD, Early Intervention, behavioral health providers, Beacon Health).
- Provided care coordination services to Japanese-speaking patients.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Picked up SBIRT screener at physician's office and entered over 100 client's data a week to Excel sheets for care coordinator to provide brief intervention and referral.
Education
Master of Social Work - Behavioral Health
University of Hawaii At Manoa
HONOLULU, HI05-2020
Bachelor of Social Work - Behavioral Health
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2019
Skills
Psychotherapy, Psychosocial assessment, Treatment planning, Substance use counseling, Crisis intervention, Smoking cessation, DSM-V diagnostic techniques, Strength-based approaches, Trauma-informed approaches,
Motivational interviewing, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Patient advocacy, Psychoeducational facilitation, Effective communication, Cultural competency, Domestic violence intervention, native Japanese speaker
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Interests
- Trauma focused CBT and EMDR : I am actively working towards obtaining EMDR techniques to address trauma related mental health issues. I anticipate obtaining certification by Dec 2026
- Mental Health Advocacy in Community: I am passionate about raising awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental health in Hawaii
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Kalihi-Palama Health Center
02.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
Kalihi-Palama Health Center
10.2020 - 04.2023
Care Coordinator
Partners For Quality Health/PMAG
01.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Social Work - Behavioral Health
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Social Work - Behavioral Health
University of Hawaii At Manoa