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Theresa Kash, LCSW

Littleton,Co

Summary

Energetic and motivated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in a variety of fast paced settings which include: Corrections Crisis Response, Addiction Medicine, Emergency Rooms, ICU, NICU/OB/Pediatrics, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Program Development and training. Excellent ability to connect with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and various age groups.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM SUPERVISOR

Denver Sheriff Department
11.2023 - Current
  • Supervise staff involved in providing crisis intervention, assessment, counseling and referral placement.
  • Ensure staff preparation of records, reports and proper documentation.
  • Meets with staff to provide clinical supervision and discuss status of cases and problems.
  • Represents department in various committees.
  • Conducts hiring interviews.
  • Document causes for disciplinary action and initiate letters of reprimand for formal action.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and monitoring daily progress.

CO-RESPONDER

All Health Services
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Responded to police-based calls in the community and assists in deescalating individuals during a behavioral health crisis.
  • Prepared legal documentation for emergency and voluntary commitment processes.
  • Followed up with referrals from law enforcement.
  • Acted as a liaison with community agencies.
  • Participated in patrol briefings.
  • Collaborated with other Co-Responder and external providers to provide services to consumers.
  • Daily documentation and report writing.

CONSULTANT

Silverado Assisted Living
01.2017 - 07.2022
  • Helped employees build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Assisted employees with accessing their health insurance to obtain individual or family therapy.
  • Connected employees with available resources to improve plan success.
  • Worked 1:1 with employees with chemical dependency issues
  • Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to enhance employee work experience.
  • Provided clinical supervision to associate social workers.

CONSULTANT/EAP

Corporate Counselling Associates
01.2017 - 06.2022
  • Provided consulting services to employees in the entertainment industry.
  • Provided solution focused EAP sessions and referrals to treatment in Los Angeles County.
  • Provided crises management support.
  • Completed critical incident stress debriefings.

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 2

Twin Towers Correctional Facility
11.2015 - 06.2022
  • Conducted initial mental health evaluations to determine level of care inside the jail.
  • Provided crisis intervention in the jail during on call responses
  • Evaluated clients for release and assess for 5150.
  • Assisted law Enforcement in interviewing inmates who suffered from a mental illness to de-escalate and prevent use of force.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Strategized and consulted with Program Director to prevent inmate diversion, abuse and recidivism.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health
  • Managed a caseload of 80 clients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.

EMERGENCY OUTREACH BUREAU PMRT

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
07.2009 - 11.2015
  • Responded to the community to evaluate children, adolescents and adults to determine if they met criteria for GD, DTS or DTO due to mental illness.
  • Worked closely with law enforcement and various multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Placed clients on 5150 that met criteria and arranged transportation to LPS designated facilities.
  • Conducted homeless outreach to clients in the community and referred to appropriate services for assistance.
  • Provided psychological first aid in disasters and in the community.
  • Served as a backup supervisor when the lead was unavailable.
  • Triaged a variety of crisis calls and attended multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences
  • Provided clinical supervision to ASW's for licensure.

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR

Silverado Hospice
06.2005 - 07.2009
  • Completed psycho-social assessments for patients with a terminal illness
  • Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication
  • Provided on-call care after hours
  • Educated family and patients on Advanced Directives
  • Ensured the dignity of the dying patient and his or her family members at all times
  • Completed mandatory reporting forms
  • Ran grief and loss groups and conducted outreach to families whose loved one had died
  • Participated in multidisciplinary treatment plan and family counseling
  • Referred and linked clients to appropriate community resources
  • Nominated as 'life leader' for Silverado Hospice and participated in management training.

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIR/ BARIATRICS

USC University Hospital
01.2004 - 04.2005
  • Was promoted internally by the CNO to assist and help develop the bariatric program.
  • Completed pre-surgery psycho social assessments to patients to determine if they were appropriate for the surgery.
  • Oversaw pre-operative and post-operative patient education, support group meetings with the coordinating of multidisciplinary speakers and topics.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to meet patient and family needs.
  • Provided staff, patient and community education.
  • Assisted hospital in achieving accredited Center of Excellence.
  • Ran monthly support groups and met with patients for individual therapy and additional support.

CONTRACTED MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Associated Social Resources
04.2000 - 04.2005
  • Contracted medical social worker for hospitals and mental health facilities throughout Los Angeles County.
  • Completed a variety of psycho-social assessments for patients in ERs, ICUS, PEDS, NICU and Medical Surgical Units.
  • Responded to a variety of crisis calls in hospital.
  • Conducted Individual family and /or group therapy.
  • Prepared patients for discharge and case management.

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

USC University Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Provided individual counseling to patients with a complex array of medical issues
  • Completed a variety of psycho-social assessments for patients on the medical/surgical units
  • Attended risk management conferences with the medical team in regards to patient care
  • Created a Bariatric monthly support group for patients after surgery
  • Assisted and educated patients with completing Advanced Directives
  • Reported to APS and DCFS when necessary.

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

California Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Provided crisis intervention to families and individuals in the emergency room and ICU setting.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Completed psycho-social evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
  • Conducted mandated reports for children and adults.

Education

Master of Social Work -

California State University of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Art - Sociology

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Volunteer Experience

  • American Red Cross-current
  • Mayors Crisis Response Team - 2005
  • West Hollywood Sheriffs Dept. - 2003
  • Crisis Hotline -1999

Timeline

CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM SUPERVISOR

Denver Sheriff Department
11.2023 - Current

CO-RESPONDER

All Health Services
11.2022 - 11.2023

CONSULTANT

Silverado Assisted Living
01.2017 - 07.2022

CONSULTANT/EAP

Corporate Counselling Associates
01.2017 - 06.2022

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 2

Twin Towers Correctional Facility
11.2015 - 06.2022

EMERGENCY OUTREACH BUREAU PMRT

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
07.2009 - 11.2015

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR

Silverado Hospice
06.2005 - 07.2009

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIR/ BARIATRICS

USC University Hospital
01.2004 - 04.2005

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

USC University Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

California Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002

CONTRACTED MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Associated Social Resources
04.2000 - 04.2005

Master of Social Work -

California State University of Long Beach

Bachelor of Art - Sociology

Washington State University

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