Sabrina Swab
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Master of Social Work (MSW) student candidate with over five years of experience in clinical, case management, and advocacy services within child welfare, behavioral health, and family support environments. Proficient in evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions, with a strong track record in facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Expertise encompasses conducting comprehensive assessments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic client care. Committed to advancing clinical knowledge through doctoral-level training while promoting mental health equity and integrating culturally responsive, client-centered approaches into practice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Theraputic Foster Licensing Specialist
Clarvida
03.2025 - Current
- Evaluated licensing applications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline licensing processes and enhance efficiency.
- Developed procedural documentation to support consistent application of licensing policies.
- Reviewed and analyzed complex licensing requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Improved compliance rates by conducting thorough audits and providing detailed feedback on areas for improvement.
Family Support Specialist
Dignity Health-YRMC
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Conduct visits with families on weekly and bi-weekly basis while providing curriculum for primary prevention of abuse or neglect such as supporting child development, positive child parent interaction, safe home environments.
- Support families through in home visitation to improve parenting skills and build a supportive network
- Advocate with families to improve or maintain stable mental health.
- Building rapport with families over the course of five years to provide support both for family as well as individuals needing emotional/social interaction.
- Assist families in navigating social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Document data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and provide services tailored to needs.
Family Involvement Specialist
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Managed and Assessed up to 20 + cases
- Provided reports to clinical team including assessments, safety, crisis, hospitalizations, SI, HI
- Facilitated three social skills groups per week with minimum of 10 clients in groups.
Ongoing Case Manager
Department Of Child Safety
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Carried 20+ Dependent Cases
- Began career as Level One Case Manager, and went to Level 3 over a period of two years. Provided oversight and training of staff.
- Understand and can implement principles of permanency planning.
- Understand and identify child safety as it relates to state law and agency policy.
- Provided detailed court reports of all cases, meetings, court hearings and behavioral health meetings.
- Oversaw monthly case visits throughout state.
- Discuss case plans with everyone involved, from clients and attorneys, to behavioral health providers and overseeing judges
Education
Associate of Science -
Citrus College
05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
California State University Los Angeles
05.2012
Masters of Social Work -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 12-2026
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) techniques
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) foundations
- Individual, group, and family therapy facilitation
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Case management and care coordination
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Trauma-informed practice
- Literature review and scholarly writing
- Program evaluation and outcome measurement
- Data collection and analysis (qualitative & quantitative)
- APA-style academic writing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare, legal, and educational professionals
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Car Seat Technician
- Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Adverse Childhood Experience
- Trauma Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Substance Abuse Education
Timeline
Theraputic Foster Licensing Specialist
Clarvida
03.2025 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Dignity Health-YRMC
08.2017 - 03.2025
Family Involvement Specialist
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic
08.2016 - 08.2017
Ongoing Case Manager
Department Of Child Safety
01.2013 - 08.2016
Associate of Science -
Citrus College
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
California State University Los Angeles
Masters of Social Work -
Arizona State University