SANDRA DUSSAN
Downey,CA
Summary
Strength based Social Worker With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I have honored my skills in providing counseling and case management services to diverse populations, including children, adults, and families. My professional journey has taken me into various settings, from school environments as a dedicated school social worker to providing support to families in crisis and agency settings. My versatile experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges individuals and families face in different contexts. My dedication to ongoing professional development is evident in my certifications in Trauma Focused Therapy (TF-CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Managing and Adaptive Practice (MAP), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). These certifications reflect my commitment to staying current with evidence-based therapeutic approaches and ensuring that clients receive the highest quality care available.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
2018.10 - Current
- Mental health services to children in underserved communities using evidence-based practice.
- Mental health services to parents who are suffering from depression and life changing events.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
MAT Care Coordinator
Children's Institute, Inc
- Maintain knowledge of community services and resources available to patients
- Refer patients to appropriate health care services and resources
- Coordinate intake process by explaining policies, procedures and services
- Incredible Years parenting group facilitator
- Multidisciplinary Team Assessment (MAT)
- Worked hand to hand with the MAT assessor to conduct a mental and developmental assessment to present at the SOF meeting in DCFS
- Provided mental health linkages and resources outside of LA county if needed.
Full Service Partnership (FSP) Care Coordinator
Children's Institute Inc. Cii
- Worked closely with families providing resources and creating safety plans
- Provided individual rehabilitative services to clients at risk
- Worked closely with parents to build parenting skills so they can manage client's behaviors
- Case Management
- DMH paperwork.
Field Capable Clinical Services (FCCS) Care Coordinator
Children's Institute Inc. Cii
- Provided Individual Rehabilitative services to clients ages 1-18 to reduce defiant behaviors and improve coping skills
- Case management
- DMH paperwork Facilitated Court mandated Parenting Classes.
IHOC Facilitator
Children's Institute, Inc.
2017.09
- In-Home Counseling and case management
- Parent Training
- Linkages and referrals.
Bell High School
2017.10 - 2018.05
- Mental health assessment
- Treatment planning
- Individual counseling Crisis intervention
- Focus group.
King Drew Magnet High School
2016.08 - 2017.03
- Conduct mental health assessment
- Treatment planning
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention.
Psychiatric Social Worker (Intern)
White Memorial Hospital
2017.09 - 2018.04
- Mental Health assessment.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate in the discharge process.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
- Assisted clients in identifying appropriate housing solutions that supported their ongoing recovery journey.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles 01.2013
Associate of Arts - Mathematics and Science
Citrus College - Glendora, CA
Glendora 06.2011
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Practice in Ethical Manner
- Decision-Making
- Psychotherapy experience
- Clinical Documentation
- Multicultural Competence
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Modification
Certification
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
2018.10 - Current
Bell High School
2017.10 - 2018.05
Psychiatric Social Worker (Intern)
White Memorial Hospital
2017.09 - 2018.04
IHOC Facilitator
Children's Institute, Inc.
2017.09
King Drew Magnet High School
2016.08 - 2017.03
MAT Care Coordinator
Children's Institute, Inc
Full Service Partnership (FSP) Care Coordinator
Children's Institute Inc. Cii
Field Capable Clinical Services (FCCS) Care Coordinator
Children's Institute Inc. Cii
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Mathematics and Science
Citrus College - Glendora, CA
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
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