Sandra Quezada
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Therapist I at Riverside University Health System, skilled in client assessment and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Adept at applying evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes while demonstrating strong therapeutic communication and cultural competency. Committed to advocating for diverse patient needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist I
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Riverside, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse patient populations.
- Developed treatment plans based on thorough patient assessments and clinical evaluations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to address mental health disorders effectively.
- Documented patient progress and adjustments in treatment plans regularly.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families about mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
- Perform specialized tasks for crisis intervention, including hospitalization procedures (5150, 5250, 5270, Tarasoff, temporary conservatorships, CPS/APS reporting).
MSW Internship
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Riverside, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Interview consumers and other involved parties to gather relevant information to assess the mental status of consumers.
- Create and carry out service plans with consumers and the consumers' treatment team.
- Assist consumers in choosing options for their mental health treatment.
- Complete documentation by the end of each workday.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient care and documentation tasks.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling systems effectively.
MSW Internship
Colton Joint Unified School District Dept. of Behavioral & Mental Health
Colton, CA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Complete individual assessments.
- Provide interventions to clients, create goals, and meet or exceed goals.
- Maintain Medi-Cal billing expectations, and complete documentation by the end of each workday.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
Volunteer
House of Ruth
Pomona, CA
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Certified 40-hour domestic violence training as a domestic violence counselor.
- Assist in the toddler and preschool program.
- Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and guidance through active listening and empathy for those suffering from domestic violence.
- Aid at the emergency safe shelter.
- Assisted clients in navigating support services and accessing essential resources.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergency hotline shifts for victims.
International Operations Officer
American Business Bank
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Maintain operational procedures within the bank's audit guidelines.
- Ensured all operational procedures and policies were adhered to.
- Administered and provided financial services for small enterprises within a high-volume, fast-paced, and constantly changing environment.
- Streamlined daily operations by coordinating workflow among departments.
- Managed compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Education
Masters - Social Work
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2012
Skills
- Client assessment and intervention
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Treatment planning and execution
- Cultural competency in practice
- Evidence-based practices application
- Documentation management systems
- Team collaboration techniques
- Therapeutic communication skills
- Patient assessment methodologies
Certification
- Associate Clinical Social Worker - No. 110220
- 5150 Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Therapist I
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
MSW Internship
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
MSW Internship
Colton Joint Unified School District Dept. of Behavioral & Mental Health
08.2020 - 05.2021
Volunteer
House of Ruth
02.2018 - 10.2018
International Operations Officer
American Business Bank
06.2013 - 03.2017
Masters - Social Work
California State University San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Francisco State University
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