Sarah Trevena
San Diego,CA
Summary
My name is Sarah, and I am an MSW candidate with over three years of experience delivering community-based case management and behavioral health support to individuals with serious mental illness and complex needs. I am currently seeking to broaden my clinical experience and gain supervision hours in a hospital setting to support continued professional development and growth as a social worker.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager IPS Specialist
Telecare Tesoro
08.2024 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with employers to facilitate job development and placement opportunities.
- Collaborated with underserved clients to develop vocational goals and action plans aligned with their recovery journey and personal aspirations.
- Delivered individualized, strengths-based employment services to adults with serious mental illness and complex psychosocial challenges, using the evidence-based IPS model.
Intern
Telecare La Luz
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted client intakes and facilitated transitions from IMD facilities to community-based settings for conserved individuals with serious mental illness.
- Coordinated closely with clients, conservators, and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care and placement planning.
- Navigated complex systems to ensure appropriate housing and service linkage while advocating for client needs.
- Performed in-person visits to hospitalized clients in IMDs to assess readiness for discharge and provide transitional support.
Enhanced Care Management
Telecare ARISE
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Advocated for client needs by coordinating medical referrals, navigating insurance networks, and timely scheduling with follow-up of healthcare appointments.
- Coordinated care across medical, behavioral health, and social service systems, advocating for timely access to treatment and essential supports.
- Navigated complex insurance and Medi-Cal systems to ensure clients received appropriate medical referrals, authorizations, and follow-up care.
- Partnered with hospitals, outpatient clinics, and housing providers to mitigate barriers to treatment engagement and stability.
Intern
Telecare Empower
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with court systems, probation officers, and interdisciplinary teams to support client compliance and recovery goals.
- Facilitated therapeutic group counseling sessions focused on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and life skills development.
- Provided community-based mental health services to justice-involved individuals as part of a court-ordered treatment program.
General Case Management
Telecare ARISE
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients in navigating public benefits, legal systems, and community resources to enhance quality of life and reduce system involvement.
- Conducted regular field visits to assess client needs, monitor progress, and support linkage to behavioral health, housing, and social services.
- Delivered community-based case management services, linking underserved individuals with serious mental illness and complex psychosocial needs to resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure integrated, person-centered care planning.
Residential Counselor
Telecare ARISE
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with medication monitoring, daily living skills, and crisis de-escalation in a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented environment.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Facilitated one-on-one and group interactions to support emotional regulation, social skills, and treatment engagement.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Boise State University
Remote05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA12-2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Excellent communication
- Evidenced-based practices
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic interventions
- Trauma-informed care
- Certified CPI Instructor with holding skills
- CPR/AED Certified
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor with holding skills, AED
Hobbies and Interests
Practicing mind-body connection, fascia release work, meditation, and painting.
Timeline
Intern
Telecare La Luz
08.2024 - 04.2025
Case Manager IPS Specialist
Telecare Tesoro
08.2024 - Current
Intern
Telecare Empower
08.2023 - 04.2024
Enhanced Care Management
Telecare ARISE
01.2023 - 07.2024
General Case Management
Telecare ARISE
01.2022 - 01.2023
Residential Counselor
Telecare ARISE
11.2021 - 01.2022
Masters - Social Work
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Sacramento State University
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