Samantha Garza
Pharr,TX
Summary
A dedicated individual with exceptional time management skills who is passionate about helping others make a positive change. Skilled in providing guidance to those in need and experienced in completing intakes, screenings, and assessments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Intern - Care Coordinator
Behavioral Health Solutions Of South Texas
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Interacted with clients by phone, email, in-person, or telehealth to provide information on available services.
- Completed screenings with clients to determine eligibility for program services.
- Completed assessments.
- Completed follow ups with clients to determine if they were in need of any outside resources.
- Facilitated and co-facilitated peer group lessons based on substance use and parenting education.
Student Intern, Case Manager
Hope Family Health Center
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Helped manage a caseload of up to more than 40 patients ranging from ages 18 to late 70s, following up with them weekly.
- Created individual care plans tailored to the specific physical and mental needs for each patient.
- Communicated effectively with counseling department regarding patients referred to counseling.
- Completed referral orders and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Connected patients to outside resources.
- Attended weekly meeting to discuss office goals and patient needs.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Univeristy of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX08.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2021
Associate of Arts - Social Work
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05.2019
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Time management
- Casa Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Meeting Facilitation
Timeline
Graduate Student Intern - Care Coordinator
Behavioral Health Solutions Of South Texas
2022.05 - 2022.08
Student Intern, Case Manager
Hope Family Health Center
2021.01 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Social Work
Univeristy of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Social Work
South Texas College