RYAN NGUYEN
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Behavioral health professional who brings valuable experience in patient care and therapeutic support. Known for facilitating positive outcomes through effective treatment plans and compassionate care. Able to adapt to dynamic environments, collaborating seamlessly with team members to achieve optimal patient results. Skilled in crisis intervention and patient assessment, with focus on empathetic communication and reliability.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Chinatown/North Beach Mental Health Services
11.2001 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in client progress.
- Performed client intake assessment to determine level and plan of care in system delivery
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring client safety.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
Central Access Authorizer
Community Mental Health Services/Department of Public Health
11.2000 - 11.2001
- Perform telephone screening, assessment, triage, and admission eligibility determinations for individuals seeking mental health treatment in San Francisco County. Review clinical presentation and symptom reduction of ongoing cases to authorize appropriate renewed level of care. Also provide linkage and referral to community services.
- Access Authorization Program
Clinical Social Worker
San Francisco General Hospital/Department of Psychiatry
07.1995 - 10.2000
- Provided case management services to high users of the Emergency Department. Responsible for assessment, triage, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, referral, and coordination of services. Also active in program design and implementation, including diversity training. Worked in multi-disciplinary setting.
- Emergency Department Case Management Program
Social Work Intern
Crisis Resolution Team- San Francisco General Hospital
08.1994 - 05.1995
- Provided case management and crisis services to chronic and acute mental health patients, who are usually poor and dually disordered. Completed assessment and treatment plans. Also provided short-term crisis oriented therapy and made referrals for on-going care.
Social Work Intern
Chinatown Child Development Center- Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
08.1993 - 05.1994
- Provided therapy to children and families, most of whom are new immigrants of Asian descent and monolingual. Worked with CPS and Youth Detention Center. Outreached to high-risk children at Francisco Middle School.
Counselor
Sacramento Job Corps
10.1990 - 08.1993
- Provided academic, vocational, and personal counseling to high-risk youth. Facilitated support groups on issues such as self-esteem, sexuality, gangs, child abuse. Taught courses in interpersonal and social skills.
Residential Counselor (on-call)
Yolo County Continuum Care
10.1988 - 10.1990
- Staffed a residential program for chronically mentally ill clients. Provided counseling and crisis intervention, medications monitor and support. Assisted with money management, facilitated community groups, taught vocational and independent living skills.
Education
Master of Social Work -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communication
University of California, Davis
Davis, CACertification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCS# 19647)
Languages
Vietnamese
Full Professional
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Chinatown/North Beach Mental Health Services
11.2001 - Current
Central Access Authorizer
Community Mental Health Services/Department of Public Health
11.2000 - 11.2001
Clinical Social Worker
San Francisco General Hospital/Department of Psychiatry
07.1995 - 10.2000
Social Work Intern
Crisis Resolution Team- San Francisco General Hospital
08.1994 - 05.1995
Social Work Intern
Chinatown Child Development Center- Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
08.1993 - 05.1994
Counselor
Sacramento Job Corps
10.1990 - 08.1993
Residential Counselor (on-call)
Yolo County Continuum Care
10.1988 - 10.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communication
University of California, Davis
Master of Social Work -
San Francisco State University
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