Sarah Vallejo
Cary,NC
Summary
Qualified Professional with extensive experience at Hope Services, adept in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy and crisis intervention. Proven ability to connect families with vital community resources while maintaining meticulous documentation. Skilled in patient advocacy and effective communication, fostering strong relationships to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Professional
Hope Services Intensive In-Home Therapy
Raleigh, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitate 11 sessions weekly utilizing Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy with adolescents and families experiencing severe mental health.
- Connect families with community resources such as Residential Treatment Programs, food assistance, extracurricular activities, and housing assistance.
- Maintain accurate documentation of sessions including encounter notes, safety plans, incident reports, Release of Information forms, and IRIS reports.
- Provide crisis intervention while covering the mobile crisis line for all Intensive In-Home consumers by implementing deescalation strategies.
Therapy Intern
Coastal Horizons Intensive In-Home Therapy
Wilmington, NC
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented components of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in daily one-on-one sessions with children/adolescents ranging from ages 7 to 17.
- Assisted with client intake assessments to explore services and proper interventions.
- Reviewed and updated personalized patient care plans (PCP) with clients and guardians to strengthen therapeutic interventions and client treatment.
- Organized class materials and lesson plans for the Incredible Years parenting class, held 3 days a week with classes ranging from 4 to 18 participants.
Discharge Planning Intern
Virginia Baptist Hospital Adult Psychiatry Unit
Lynchburg, VA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed a caseload of 7 patients, overseeing client documentation, discharge planning and patient advocacy.
- Participated in daily interdisciplinary team meetings to provide updates on patient progress, goals, and treatment plans.
- Communicated with families regarding patient progress and collaboratively developed safe discharge plans.
- Observed art therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, electroconvulsive therapy and psychotherapy.
Case Management Intern
Virginia Baptist Hospital Women and Children Services
Lynchburg, VA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided psychosocial assessments, patient psychoeducation, and discharge planning for mothers experiencing substance use, mental health concerns, or homelessness.
- Engaged in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective discharge plans.
- Communicated with and reported to CPS/APS to ensure mother and baby safety.
- Advocated for patient’s needs and access to community/necessary resources
Donation Volunteer
Parkview Community Missions
Lynchburg, VA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Tutored and encouraged academic achievement for at risk-youth
- Mentored elementary age children and modeled appropriate behavior
Student Mentor
Jubilee Family and Child Development
Lynchburg, VA
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided one-on-one support, mentoring, and tutoring for youth - modeling professionalism and encouragement.
Education
Masters of Clinical Social Work -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- Client Relations
- Ecosystemic therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Therapeutic interventions
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Case management
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Documentation
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Motivational Interviewing
- EcoSystemic Structural Family Therapy
Community Service
- Donation Volunteer, Parkview Community Missions, Lynchburg, VA, 08/01/21, 12/31/22, Helped organize and distribute supplies to 100+ families, ensuring positive guest experience and smooth logistics.
- Student Mentor, Jubilee Family and Child Development, Lynchburg, VA, 08/01/18, 11/30/19, Provided one-on-one support, mentoring, and tutoring for youth - modeling professionalism and encouragement.
- Teachers Aid, Liberty Christian Academy, Lynchburg, VA, Assisted a first grade class by organizing classroom materials, grading, and teaching., Completed a college credit education class.
Timeline
Qualified Professional
Hope Services Intensive In-Home Therapy
10.2024 - Current
Therapy Intern
Coastal Horizons Intensive In-Home Therapy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Discharge Planning Intern
Virginia Baptist Hospital Adult Psychiatry Unit
01.2023 - 05.2023
Case Management Intern
Virginia Baptist Hospital Women and Children Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
Donation Volunteer
Parkview Community Missions
08.2021 - 12.2022
Student Mentor
Jubilee Family and Child Development
08.2018 - 11.2019
Masters of Clinical Social Work -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
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