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SACIA NOVAK, LCSW

Napa,CA

Summary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience in working with children, adults and geriatric clients with severe mental health conditions, substance use disorders and forensic issues in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Well-versed in intervention and assessment techniques, treatment planning, and team collaboration.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist and Case Management

Gray Haven
10.2021 - 01.2024

Provided individual therapy, psychosocial groups, crisis management and case management services to residents with criminal infractions, substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Developed psychosocial and independent living skill curriculum, provided staff training, community outreach and assessments of potential residents.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Department Of State Hospitals- Napa
07.1989 - 12.2019

Provided individual, group and family therapy, treatment planning, case management, palliative care and discharge planning to civil and criminal commitment patients with severe mental health and medical conditions.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

California State University- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
12.1986

Skills

  • Relapse Prevention Planning
  • Security Risk and Psychosocial Assessments
  • Crisis Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Individual, Group and Family Therapy utilizing Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Models
  • Extensive Experience with Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Forensic Issues
  • Palliative and End of Life Care

Timeline

Therapist and Case Management

Gray Haven
10.2021 - 01.2024

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Department Of State Hospitals- Napa
07.1989 - 12.2019

Master of Arts - Social Work

California State University- Sacramento

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University - Chico
SACIA NOVAK, LCSW