Sara Cordova Cash
Alpine,TX
Summary
Personable and empathetic, demonstrating deep commitment to supporting individuals with mental health needs. Possessing foundational understanding of mental health principles and therapeutic techniques, combined with solid communication and crisis intervention skills. Dedicated to fostering positive change and improving overall well-being for clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Social Worker
Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Assessed low income clients in the legal system to understand how untreated mental health/substance abuse resulted in charges in criminal justice system.
- Worked with public defenders to resolve client's active cases and advocated for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation or mental health services.
- Worked with jail staff, probation officers, mental health treatment teams, and public defenders to help client stay compliant with court conditions of bond.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Permiacare Mental HealthServices
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided rehabilitative services to chronically mentally ill adults through education on medication and symptom management, community living skills and social skills training.
- Advocated for clients in accessing necessary resources within the community, promoting overall well-being and integration into society.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating tense situations and preventing harm to clients or others.
Hospice Social Worker
Home Hospice of Odessa
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided emotional and spiritual support to patients diagnosed with end stage renal disease who were undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Worked with medical team to educate patients on monthly lab work and linked them with resources such as dieticians to help them adjust to life with a chronic medical condition.
- Assisted patients with end of life paperwork (advanced directives, DNR's) and funeral arrangements prior to loved ones death.
- Provided end of life counseling to patient and followed up with family after loved ones death.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX12-2004
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Coordinating care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Mental Health Social Worker
Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
01.2020 - 02.2024
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Permiacare Mental HealthServices
12.2018 - 01.2022
Hospice Social Worker
Home Hospice of Odessa
01.2012 - 02.2013
Master of Arts - Social Work
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sul Ross State University
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