R. Nicole Hampton
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Seeking a social work and or related field position, to utilize degree in social work with 3+ year experience in schools, hospitals, mental health, child/adult welfare and hospice settings, to effectively help enrich the lives of individuals and families in need of support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Promoted student success by addressing barriers to learning through targeted interventions and case management services.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Participated in IEP's and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
School Social Worker
Moreno Valley School District
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Enhanced cultural competence among school staff by providing training on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Promoted student success by addressing barriers to learning through targeted interventions and case management services.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Clinical Social Worker
UCLA Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely psychosocial assessments and interventions for diverse populations.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing comprehensive discharge plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient care and outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient rights, maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advocated for patients to secure necessary resources and services during hospitalization and postdischarge.
- Provided crisis intervention, effectively deescalating tense situations to ensure safety for all parties involved.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, promoting self-sufficiency and autonomy.
- Conducted thorough biopsychosocial evaluations, identifying areas of need to inform appropriate interventions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring accurate representation of patient progress.
- Established strong rapport with patients and families through empathy, active listening, and clear communication skills.
- Navigated complex healthcare systems to coordinate optimal care for patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted patients in coping with acute or chronic illnesses by offering emotional support and appropriate referrals when needed.
- Developed trusting relationships with local service providers, streamlining the referral process and ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Adult Protective Investigator
County Of Riverside DPSS
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Investigate allegations in response to abuse, neglect and financial exploitation reports of adults over the age of 65, and dependent adults
- Strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration through active participation in local task forces and partnerships with law enforcement agencies.
- Expedited case resolution by effectively prioritizing high-risk situations and efficiently managing caseloads.
- Increased victim support by connecting clients to appropriate resources such as mental health services, legal assistance, or financial management programs.
- Ensured accurate documentation and maintained confidentiality by diligently completing detailed reports for each investigation.
- Demonstrated cultural competency by effectively working with diverse populations and addressing unique needs based on cultural backgrounds.
- Facilitated clear communication between all parties involved in investigations through professional interpretation services when needed.
- Minimized client vulnerability by assessing risk factors present in living environments and recommending appropriate interventions.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients'' families, caregivers, or legal guardians while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Promoted self-sufficiency among clients through referrals to supportive services tailored to their individual needs.
- Collaborated effectively with medical professionals to address physical health concerns related to allegations of abuse or neglect.
- Developed comprehensive safety plans for clients at risk, coordinating with community partners to provide necessary resources and support.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Psychiatric Social Worker (Intern)
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for assessing, planning and providing social services to individuals and/or their families
- Part of an interdisciplinary team to assist with timely care and treatment options
- Prioritize cases and responding to priority system efficiently
- Provide resources and referrals to patients regarding substance dependency, homelessness, behavioral health needs and other resources
- Communicates length of stay, discharge readiness to physicians, patient family, and care team
- Provided detailed documentation of patient care and discharge plans
- Considers patient demographics, race, age, gender, ethnicity and other related demographics
- Knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses.
Behavioral Health Intern (Inpatient)
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted with evaluating clients informed of DSM-V diagnoses
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to address the needs of patients
- Collaborated with psychiatrist/psychologist/interdisciplinary team
- Facilitated psycho education and psychotherapeutic groups weekly
- Utilized Illness Management Recovery (IMR) model to facilitate treatment
- Completed individual assessments
- Collaborate with team members to assist in development of individualized treatment plans
- Assisted and arranged referrals to community resources/outside agencies
- Developed discharge planning based on needs assessment
- Provided brief interventions based on patient needs
- Planned aftercare discharge planning to long term psychiatric care, medical appointments, housing, substance use and other related needs
- Attended and facilitated family meeting to assist with patient treatment/care needs
- Attended meetings regarding LPS laws.
Children's Social Worker
County Of Los Angeles
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided a variety of case management and client-related services
- Complete various forms of documentation in a timely manner
- Explore cross-cultural issues as they rise in working with clients
- Engage in various interdisciplinary meetings to discuss clients and staff problems and/or concerns
- Interview and assessed children and families
- Referred clients to various services from the Department of Children and Family Services and other community resources
- Monitored visitations at various locations
- Collaborating with, and communicating information to various individuals (health care professionals, law enforcement, teachers etc
- Establishing rapport with clients
- Attending various social work trainings regarding substance dependency/sexual abuse, mental health, domestic violence, social justice etc
- Completed court reports, reviewed case history and court orders
- Maintained confidentiality.
Childrens Social Worker (Intern)
County Of Los Angeles
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Develop technical, grammar, and writing skills and document contacts thoroughly
- Complete contact notes or other case tasks in a timely manner
- Explore cross-cultural issues as they rise in working with clients
- Engage in meetings to discuss clients and staff problems and/or concerns
- Interview children and families
- Referred clients to various services from the Department of Children and Family Services and other community resources
- Monitored visitations at various locations
- Collaborating with and communicating information to various individuals
- Establishing rapport with clients
- Attended various social work trainings regarding substance dependency, sexual abuse, mental health, domestic violence, social justice.
Hospice Social Worker (Internship)
GRACELAND HOSPICE-ANAHEIM, CA
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Provided respite care to patient's caregivers
- Documented and summarized visitations
- Socialized with patients in an interactive group setting
- Advocated for clients with major health concerns
- Spoke with healthcare professionals regarding patient's health conditions
- Worked in a disciplinary team setting
- Referred patients and families to community resources/agencies
- Navigated families through end-of-life arrangements
- Assisted with practical care and assistance referrals.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Integrated/Mental Health Concentration
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2018
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Complex problem Solver
- Advocate for individuals and families
- Collaborate with outside agencies
- Relationship and team building
- Culturally Competent
- Strong communication skills
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Empathy Development
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Board of Behavioral Sciences: Associate Clinical Social Work (ASW98871)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Red Cross
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
11.2022 - Current
School Social Worker
Moreno Valley School District
09.2021 - 11.2022
Clinical Social Worker
UCLA Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2022
Adult Protective Investigator
County Of Riverside DPSS
01.2021 - 06.2021
Psychiatric Social Worker (Intern)
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Behavioral Health Intern (Inpatient)
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Children's Social Worker
County Of Los Angeles
10.2018 - 05.2019
Childrens Social Worker (Intern)
County Of Los Angeles
09.2017 - 05.2018
Hospice Social Worker (Internship)
GRACELAND HOSPICE-ANAHEIM, CA
02.2017 - 05.2017
Masters of Social Work - Integrated/Mental Health Concentration
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Social Work -
California State University - Long Beach
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