Aileen Hernandez
South Gate,CA
Summary
Experienced and empathetic associate social worker with a successful history of utilizing care coordination, facilitating individual and group sessions, and closely monitoring client conditions to ensure seamless and coordinated care. Proficient in establishing enduring professional relationships by employing exceptional communication skills and a genuine comprehension of clients' unique needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Use Clinician
SPIRITT Family Services
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Collaboratively developed individual treatment plans based on history and diagnosis.
- Used care coordination with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
- Used evidenced based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Seeking Safety
In-Home Outreach Counselor
SPIRITT Family Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Carried caseload of 12-14 families that had open DCFS cases
- Use care coordination to connect families to necessary community resources and advocate for families
- Provide counseling to improve mental and emotional state
- Work with families using evidenced-based interventions to implement protective factors and prevent further DCFS involvement
Mental Health Therapist- Student Trainee
Casa de la Familia
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans deemed appropriate by the clinical supervisor.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with a broad range of clients suffering from depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Used evidenced-based practices to provide clinical services in an individual setting with clients.
Behavioral Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Work collaboratively with the client's team to discuss the client's behavioral plan
- Review the behavioral plan and implement the appropriate intervention
- Observe behavior and record data accurately
- Use crisis interventions when the client is in crisis
- Provide mental health services to adults and children, such as crisis interventions, trauma-based interventions, individual psychotherapy, and case management
- Conduct assessments
- Determine appropriate diagnosis based on reported symptoms
- Work collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans tailored to specific mental and physical needs
- Identify appropriate evidence-based Interventions and modify interventions as needed
- Communicate with the client's team to discuss the client's needs and advocate for the client
Education
MSW -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
BA Psychology -
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles05.2020
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Case Conceptualization
- Protective Factors
- Nurturing Parenting
- Motivational Interviewing
- Problem-Solving Therapy
- Seeking Safety
- Harm Reduction
Profile
English, Spanish, Motivational Interviewing, Nurturing Parenting, Protective Factors, Trauma informed practices, Problem-Solving Therapy, Case Conceptualization, Documentation, Assessments, Harm Reduction, Seeking Safety
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Substance Use Clinician
SPIRITT Family Services
09.2024 - Current
In-Home Outreach Counselor
SPIRITT Family Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
Mental Health Therapist- Student Trainee
Casa de la Familia
08.2022 - 08.2023
Behavioral Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
10.2018 - 08.2023
MSW -
University of Southern California
BA Psychology -
California State University, Los Angeles
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