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Samantha Garza

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Pharr,TX
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience

Compassionate professional with a robust background in case management. Known for exceptional critical thinking and crisis support, committed to empowering clients through personalized care and effective resource coordination.

Work History

Case Manager

10 Months
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health | 02.2025 - 12.2025

Client Support & Engagement: Provided ongoing support to clients with behavioral health and psychosocial needs, addressing concerns and helping clients work toward individualized goals.

Case Management: Managed an assigned caseload and coordinated services, resources, referrals, and follow-up care based on individual client needs.

Client Assessments: Conducted assessments to identify client needs, strengths, barriers, and appropriate services and interventions.

Service Coordination: Connected clients with community resources and collaborated with providers, families, and agencies to coordinate services and address barriers to care.

Progress Monitoring: Conducted regular client contacts and follow-ups to monitor progress, assess changing needs, and support completion of individualized goals and service plans.

Documentation & Recordkeeping: Maintained accurate and timely case notes, service records, assessments, and other required documentation in accordance with agency standards.

Client Advocacy: Advocated for clients by helping them access appropriate services, resources, and community support while promoting independence and self-sufficiency.

Crisis Support: Responded to client concerns and crisis situations by providing appropriate support, assessing immediate needs, and connecting clients with necessary resources.

Team Collaboration: Participated in treatment team meetings and communicated relevant client updates, concerns, and progress with interdisciplinary staff.

Confidentiality & Compliance: Protected confidential client information and followed agency policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.

Graduate Student Intern - Care Coordinator

3 Months
Behavioral Health Solutions Of South Texas | 05.2022 - 08.2022

Provided Comprehensive Client Support: Utilized phone, email, in- person meetings, and telehealth to connect with clients, ensuring access to all services.

Streamlined Client Intake: Conducted efficient screenings to determine program eligibility and guide clients effectively.

Developed Personalized Support Plans: Performed comprehensive assessments to understand client needs and create individualized support plans.

Ensured Client Success: Conducted follow-up consultations to assess client progress, identify needs for additional resources,

and promote program completion.

Empowered Clients Through Education: Facilitated and co-facilitated engaging peer group lessons on substance use recovery and parenting skills, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Student Intern - Case Manager

4 Months
Hope Family Health Center | 01.2021 - 05.2021

Managed a High-Volume Patient Caseload: Efficiently coordinated care for 40+ patients ranging from 18 to late 70s, conducting weekly follow- ups to ensure patient well-being.

Developed Individualized Care Plans: Created personalized care plans addressing each patient's unique physical and mental

health needs.

Facilitated Seamless Care Transitions: Effectively communicated with the counseling department regarding patient referrals, ensuring continuity of care.

Streamlined Patient Access to Services: Completed referral orders, scheduled appointments, and connected patients to vital

community resources, promoting comprehensive patient support.

Contributed to Collaborative Practice: Actively participated in weekly team meetings, strategizing to achieve shared office

goals and patient needs.

Substitute Teacher

1 Year
PSJA ISD | 08.2018 - 08.2019

Lesson Plan Implementation: Followed lesson plans and classroom instructions provided by the regular teacher.

Student Supervision: Supervised and monitored students to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.

Attendance & Records: Took attendance and maintained accurate classroom records as required.

Academic Support: Assisted students with assignments, classroom activities, and instructional tasks.

Classroom Management: Managed student behavior and addressed classroom needs while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Communication: Communicated important classroom or student concerns to school staff and administration.

Adaptability: Adapted to different grade levels, subjects, classroom environments, and instructional needs.

Policy & Safety Compliance: Followed school policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and established classroom expectations.

Professionalism: Maintained professionalism and confidentiality when interacting with students, staff, and school personnel.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | 08-2022

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | 05-2021

Associate of Arts - Social Work

South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 05-2019

Skills

Problem-solving
Case management
Time management
Case documentation
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills
Patient communicator
Rapport builder
Critical thinking skills
Motivational interviewing and meeting
facilitation skills
Technologically agile
Software / Technical adept

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Case Manager

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
02.2025 - 12.2025Read More

Graduate Student Intern - Care Coordinator

Behavioral Health Solutions Of South Texas
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Student Intern - Case Manager

Hope Family Health Center
01.2021 - 05.2021Read More

Substitute Teacher

PSJA ISD
08.2018 - 08.2019Read More

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Master of Science from Social Work
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Bachelor of Science from Social Work
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South Texas College

Associate of Arts from Social Work
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Samantha Garza