Sherry Archibeque
Social Worker
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Hello, My Name is Sherry. I am a Dynamic Social Worker with 10plus years of clinical experience, to include on-going required training. I am goal oriented and a solution focused social worker. I am motivated, dedicated and non-judgemental when providing mental health treatment to my clients. I truly enjoy holding the space for a client to gain perspective and find their voice, through moments of realization. I have extensive experience working with acute and chronic Mental illness, in a clinical setting. I have developed vast perspectives on crisis intervention and suicide prevention. I am experienced in report writing and mental health status exam reports. I also have experience in treating addiction and behavioral modification. I am open-minded to discussions, perspectives, constructive criticisms and options that lend to increasing my professionalism. I am self-driven and take initiative in heightened situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Facilitator
Mountain Springs Recovery
Monument, CO
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitated Psychoeducational discussions
- Mental Status Exams
- Encouraged participation and engagement
- Providing the space for clients to process areas of struggle and pursue their personal autonomy
- Redirection and reframing of thought pattern
- Encourage lending of perspective and moderate opposing discussions
- Develop rapport and model positive regard that promotes vulnerability
- Provided Orientation
- Crisis Intervention
- Collaboration of Care Team
- Promoted Conflict Resolution by providing constructive criticism and modeling problem solving
- Facilitate group activities that promote team building and utilize effective communication skills
- Model self advocacy
- Provide discussion that encourage new activities that improve mental health
- Create an environment that is conducive to open dialogue between all members of the group
- Informed site staff of issues that violated or jeopardized service operations.
Mental Health Clinician
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Pueblo, CO
July2015 - 01.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Involuntary Report writing
- Mental Health assessments to be reported to and discussed with Psychiatrist
- Adhered to policies and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to patients and services.
- Promoted problem solving and personal growth through motivation Interviewing
- Identified needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
- Crisis / Suicide Intervention
- Facilitated group projects while promoting emotional expression
- Worked with multi-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached clients and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained open communication with team members
- Collaborated with others to explore new opportunities.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments by monitoring symptoms and providing feedback accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Actively participated in team meetings and supervision sessions where case discussions were held regularly.
- Educated clients and families about mental illness diagnoses, medications, side effects, community resources, and other relevant information.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients in need of urgent assistance.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition, exercise habits, sleep hygiene practices. for overall wellness.
- Observed behavior patterns of clients to identify changes in mood or functioning level over time.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Attended workshops and trainings to keep abreast of new developments in the field of mental health.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that could lead to relapse or further deterioration of mental health status.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse clients.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Designed and implemented preventative mental health programs.
- Conducted intakes, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations of new clients.
- Promoted client engagement through rapport-building techniques.
Case Manager
Catholic Charities of Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
2013 - 2014
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions and self-care techniques.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs and events.
- Managed crisis intervention situations as needed within the organization.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Organized group activities to provide socialization opportunities for clients.
- Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Newman University School of Social Work
Wichita, KS04-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO04-2013
Skills
- Intake interviews
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Collaboration
- Crisis Interventionist
- Professional relationships
- Community resource knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Advocate
- Discharge Planning
- Behavior Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Treatment Planning
- Individual Counseling
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Mountain Springs Recovery
10.2022 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Colorado Department Of Corrections
July2015 - 01.2022
Case Manager
Catholic Charities of Pueblo
2013 - 2014
Master of Arts - Social Work
Newman University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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