MICHELLE EVANS
Sacramento
Summary
Experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a compassionate approach to providing mental health care. Skilled in assessing and diagnosing mental health disorders, including handling DTS (Danger to Self), DTO (Danger to Others), and GD (Grave Disability) situations. Proficient in 5150 holds, crisis intervention, and maintaining thorough documentation for client cases. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, actively engaging in peer consultation and effectively working within a multidisciplinary team to support client outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality care with empathy and a client-centered approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNAP Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UC Davis Health ACMH
10.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients for DTS (Danger to Self), DTO (Danger to Others) and GD (Grave Disability).
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
- Provided supervision during multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Provided peer consultation for diagnosing, treatment planning and crisis intervention to ACSW staff.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer consultation groups.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UC Davis Health ACMH
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Assessed patients for DTS (Danger to Self), DTO (Danger to Others) GD (Grave Disability), write 5150 holds and provide mental health assessments.
- Submitted CPS, APS and Tarasoff reports.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
- Provided peer consultation for diagnosing, treatment planning and crisis intervention to ACSW staff.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer consultation groups.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Enhanced collaborative care for clients by coordinating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
IOP Social Worker I
UC Davis Health ACMH
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Analyzed client cases to identify underlying issues and develop targeted interventions.
- Advocated for client needs within legal and policy frameworks to ensure fair treatment.
- Assessed and evaluated the needs of inmates and to determine appropriate interventions and support services.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans. Facilitated/ co-facilitated psychoeducational groups.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to inmates. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and monitor the delivery of services to inmates.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient interactions, progress, and outcomes.
- Trained new incoming staff.
- Maintained weekly clinic schedule when supervisor was out of the office.
Education
Master's - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2019
Bachelors - Social Work
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2015
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- DTS (Danger to Self) DTO (Danger to Others), GD (Gravely Disability) and MHA assessments skills
- 5150 hold Certified
- Crisis Intervention
- Facilitating groups
- Motivational interviewing
- Diagnosing using DSM- 5 TR
- Clinical assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Dual diagnosis experience
- Care Coordination
- Client Advocacy
- Suicide prevention
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 10/01/23
Support U Peer Responder, 02/16/2024
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
CNAP Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UC Davis Health ACMH
10.2024 - Current
Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UC Davis Health ACMH
01.2024 - 10.2024
IOP Social Worker I
UC Davis Health ACMH
10.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelors - Social Work
California State University - Sacramento
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 10/01/23
Support U Peer Responder, 02/16/2024
Master's - Social Work
San Jose State University
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