Provide Case Management with a caseload of 35. Conduct monthly site checks. Provide San Andreas Regional Center with quarterly, semi-annuals and annual reports.
Arrange schedules, complete intake referrals, schedule and attend meetings, interact with various agencies.
Coordinated comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client needs.
Facilitated communication between clients and service providers to enhance support services.
Conduct home visits. Create individualized plans based on clients’ needs
Assist in advocating for individuals with disabilities, accessing resources, benefits and services in the community
One on one interaction with clients and families.
Independent Living Skills Trainer
New Horizon Community Services
Salinas, CA
02.2013 - Current
Provide constant supervision to clients.
Conduct home visits. Assist clients and families with applying for local resources.
Attend therapy/counseling sessions with clients. Attend and assist with medical appointments
Responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of client’s career/personal goals and life skills training including vocational training, transportation training, safety training, communication skills building, accessing community resources, behavior management
Maintain progress of each individual on a weekly basis and keep accurate records and charts
Complete data forms and case notes on a timely basis.
Psychiatric Social Work Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health Children's System of Care
Salinas, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support clients' mental health needs. Documented client progress meticulously in electronic health records for accurate reporting.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Maintained professional boundaries with clients while demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity during therapeutic interactions.
Conducted psychosocial evaluations for new clients, gathering essential information needed to determine appropriate level of care.
Developed strong therapeutic relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication to promote progress towards treatment goals.
Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
Enhanced patient care through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
Psychiatric Social Worker, level 1 & 2 Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health, Adult System of Care
Marina, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assessed client needs and developed comprehensive treatment plans to target a variety of psychosocial concerns.
Facilitated case management processes for 5-6 clients, focusing on individualized care and client needs assessment.
Conducted personalized meetings with clients and families to address needs and provide support.
Facilitated weekly meetings with psychiatrists and MCBH team to discuss client progress. Conducted one-on-one visits with clients to provide support and address needs.
Completed assessments and developed treatment plans for clients with dual diagnoses. Supported individuals in navigating their treatment journeys. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care.
Facilitated accurate documentation of progress notes, RMI, CRM entries, and quarterly assessments to support data integrity.
Link clients to resources with community-based agencies
Community Case Management Intern
Action Council of Monterey
Salinas, CA
08.2018 - 12.2019
Providing Services to families referred by Monterey County Family and Children's Services to enhance family well-being.
Conducted home visits to review and document progress on specific goals outlined in case plans.
Assisted clients and families in navigating services and resources. Collaborated with agencies to facilitate support and communication. Provided guidance to families in understanding available options.
Assisted in filing case plans and tracking agency referrals within data systems and paper documentation.
Input data into online system to support case management processes. Close cases efficiently to maintain workflow continuity.
Intake Coordinator
Good Life Home Care
Monterey, CA
09.2011 - 02.2013
Serve as first contact for primary referrals, daily interaction with referral sources and patients
Receives and processes heavy phone orders from physicians and other community resources, in a timely manner
Taking new orders for new or existing patients, and scheduling clinicians visits
Responsible for obtaining initial and ongoing insurance for patients
Entering data related to details of each patient into the computer
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
California State University Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Collaborative Health & Human Services
California State University Monterey Bay
01.2019
Skills
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)
Professional commitment
Motivational interviewing
Adaptability
Communication
Active listening
Collaboration
Empathetic
Problem solving
Organization
Case documentation
Time management
Certification
CPR & First Aid Certification 2013-Present
CBITS Certification #5020494346 November 2021
TF-CBT Certification November 2021
Mental Health First Aid USA Certification Oct.2019-Oct.2022
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Work Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health Children's System of Care
08.2022 - 05.2023
Psychiatric Social Worker, level 1 & 2 Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health, Adult System of Care
08.2021 - 05.2022
Community Case Management Intern
Action Council of Monterey
08.2018 - 12.2019
Case Manager
New Horizon Community Services
02.2013 - Current
Independent Living Skills Trainer
New Horizon Community Services
02.2013 - Current
Intake Coordinator
Good Life Home Care
09.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Collaborative Health & Human Services