Sarahli Necoechea
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Support Services Social Worker
APLA Health
Los Angeles & Long Beach , California
08.2025 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals, such as primary care providers and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to healthcare resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in urgent situations.
- Educated clients about available resources and self-care strategies.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services, such as substance abuse programs, housing services, and behavioral health services.
- Manage a caseload of 60 clients between two APLA sites.
Intensive Clinical Care Manager
APLA Health
Los Angeles, California
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided medical care coordination to clients living with HIV.
- Conducted regular assessments to identify socioeconomic needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to facilitate access to resources.
- Developed strategies to enhance engagement and medication adherence.
- Conducted re-engagement efforts for clients who showed difficulty staying engaged in their HIV medical care.
- Implemented Trauma-Informed Care services in the form of brief education and one-on-one skills-building classes.
- Provided one-on-one skills-building classes for eligible clients. Referrals were based on the routine GAD-7 score administered by medical assistants.
Children's Social Worker III
LA County DCFS
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Provided case management to families who had an open LA County DCFS case.
- Conducted routine safety and risk assessments.
- Provided crisis management, motivational interviewing, and implemented safety measures whenever applicable.
- Collaborated with schools and community agencies, including substance use treatment centers, behavioral health agencies, housing, and domestic violence agencies.
- Completed and submitted court reports.
- Participated in meetings related to the children's well-being, including dental and medical visits, IEPs, and ILPs.
- Hosted Child and Family Team meetings.
- Formally mentored new workers throughout their one-year probation period.
- Formally mentored interns completing their one-year DCFS/MSW training program.
Children's Social Worker Intern
LA County DCFS
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Completed a year-long stipend training program in preparation for employment as a CSW with LA DCFS.
- Assisted with documentation of home visits.
- Delivered services such as bus passes, gift cards, and school supplies.
- Assisted in the Voluntary Family Maintenance Unit's case reviews.
- Reviewed eligibility and provided a summary report prior to case consultations with the Emergency Response team.
UC Leadership Education in Neurodiversity Trainee
UCLA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Presented cases to a multidisciplinary team for further consultation and linkages. The team included UCLA physicians, psychiatrists, pediatricians, LCSWs, and other trainees.
- Completed over 300 hours of interdisciplinary training to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities.
UC Leadership Education in Neurodiversity Intern
UCLA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided case management for UC-LEND clients in need of referrals linkages. Internship was assigned via MSW program.
Americorps Member
City Year San Jose
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Hosted an after-school program for third graders.
- Assisted as a teachers aid during regular school hours.
Seasonal Substitute Instructor
OC/LA Galileo Camp
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Regional and seasonal STEAM instructor for OC and LA sites. Worked with children ages 5-13.
West Africa AIDS Foundation Intern
WAAF
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in rapid antibody testing during weekly community outreach events.
- Organized outreach data and assisted with recruitment to WAAF.
- An internship was offered in collaboration with UCEAP while studying psychology at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Orange County Family Justice Center Intern
OCFJC
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Interviewed survivors of domestic violence for the purpose of requesting temporary restraining orders.
- Referred clients to resources including shelters, parenting classes, and domestic violence classes.
- Completed 40 hours of Domestic Violence Training with the Women's Transitional Living Center, Inc.
- Assisted in data collection for research purposes in collaboration with UCI Domestic Violence Lab.
- Completed 40 hours of Domestic Violence training. Certificate of Completion was presented by The Women;s Transitional Living Center, Inc March 2016
Bridging Anteaters Intern
UCI XIV Dalai Lama Scholar Project
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed one year of service with the Bridging Anteaters Mentorship Program.
- Mentored high school students who had a goal of pursuing higher education.
Supplemental Instructor
Fullerton College
Fullerton, California
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Facilitated scheduled group tutoring sessions meant to supplement a college level English course.
Entering Scholars Program Tutor
Fullerton College
Fullerton, California
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided one-to-one tutoring sessions meant to supplement a college level English course.
Education
MSW -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles01.2019
B.A. - Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA01.2016
Skills
- Bilingual/ Native Spanish Speaker
- Care coordination
- Trauma-informed care
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Patient Support Services Social Worker
APLA Health
08.2025 - Current
Intensive Clinical Care Manager
APLA Health
02.2024 - 08.2025
Children's Social Worker III
LA County DCFS
09.2019 - 01.2024
Children's Social Worker Intern
LA County DCFS
09.2018 - 08.2019
UC Leadership Education in Neurodiversity Trainee
UCLA
09.2017 - 06.2018
UC Leadership Education in Neurodiversity Intern
UCLA
09.2017 - 06.2018
Americorps Member
City Year San Jose
08.2015 - 06.2016
West Africa AIDS Foundation Intern
WAAF
07.2015 - 12.2015
Seasonal Substitute Instructor
OC/LA Galileo Camp
07.2015 - 12.2015
Orange County Family Justice Center Intern
OCFJC
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bridging Anteaters Intern
UCI XIV Dalai Lama Scholar Project
08.2014 - 05.2015
Supplemental Instructor
Fullerton College
07.2013 - 12.2013
Entering Scholars Program Tutor
Fullerton College
08.2012 - 05.2013
MSW -
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. - Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California, Irvine