Yeraldin Martin Jhonson, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Professional and prepared social work leader with significant experience in driving positive outcomes for clients. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and staff management. Valued for reliability, compassion, and strategic problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Social Worker
Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Perform psychosocial assessment/evaluation, and daily documentation.
- Lead daily treatment team meetings and is responsible for a coordinated treatment plan for assigned patients.
- Provide consultation as needed with families and the community on issues regarding admission, discharge, and aftercare plans.
- Responsible for mentoring/training interns, and new staff.
- Increase patient engagement in treatment plans by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques and setting achievable goals together.
- Implement effective crisis intervention strategies to ensure the safety of clients during times of distress.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic medical and psychiatric terminology and psychopharmacology.
- Facilitates group therapy for patients with various behavioral needs.
- Conducts psychotherapy for patients using evidenced-based modalities: CBT, MI, DBT, and SFT.
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to create treatment plans and arrange safe discharges for patients with various mental illnesses and needs.
- Assists as a translator for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Connects patients and their families to community resources for mental health, housing, food, substance use, immigration rights, and access to caregiver support and services.
- Assist in managing Recreation Therapists (RT), Social Workers (SW), and Case Managers (CM) in the Social Services Department, overseeing up to 8 employees.
- Assist in the recruitment process for social work interns by contacting, scheduling and facilitating interviews, under the guidance of Director of Social Services.
- Coordinate treatment with external agencies such as Adult Protective Services and the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Responsible for completing monthly schedule for Social workers and recreational therapist.
Social Worker Intern/Trainee
Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted thorough biopsychosocial assessments, identifying underlying issues contributing to patients challenges.
- Assisted in training new interns, sharing knowledge on best practices in clinical social work settings.
- Helped patients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups for patients dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Provided crisis intervention to individuals experiencing acute distress, utilizing effective de-escalation techniques and safety planning strategies.
- Maintained detailed case documentation, ensuring compliance with agency policies and professional standards of practice.
Case Manager Intern
Via Care Community Health
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided support and resources for clients; good working relationship with support networks, government resources, and community resources.
- Linked clients to existing agency and community resources.
- Co-facilitated group therapy (Spanish).
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and agency policies.
- Helped develop a list of housing, food, and human services resources.
Case Manager Intern
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed the needs of families experiencing homelessness, linking them with the most appropriate housing and services.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Input clients into Case Worthy, LB-HMIS and LA-HMIS.
- Developed housing stability plans and individualized service plans.
- Identified community resources for clients, connecting them with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2020
Skills
- Clinical Assessments (Psychosocial Assessment, C-SSRS, AUDIT-C, LEC-5, MoCA)
- Care coordination
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Effective motivational interviewing
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Advocacy
- Group facilitation assistance
- Therapeutic intervention skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BBP Training Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Social Worker
Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Social Worker Intern/Trainee
Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
Case Manager Intern
Via Care Community Health
01.2020 - 05.2020
Case Manager Intern
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles
08.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University of Long Beach
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