A seasoned social worker from Sacramento, California. Ready to and Open to Work. Extensive background in biopsychosocial assessments, individual, family, and couples counseling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Clinical Therapist
KidsFirst
10.2023 - 03.2025
Provide bilingual (English and Spanish) individual, family, and couples therapy to diverse clients within the Placer County community.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on psychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations.
Use evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
Facilitate psychoeducation and skills training to improve emotional regulation, communication, and coping strategies.
Conduct crisis assessments and interventions to ensure client safety and stability.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated care and ensure continuity of services.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency and HIPAA standards.
Personal Services Coordinator and Mental Health Clinician
El Hogar
02.2023 - 10.2023
Managed a caseload of 10–15 consumers, providing intensive case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, and crisis intervention.
Facilitated Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) groups 3x/week, covering psychoeducation, prevention, and recovery strategies.
Coordinated care with Sacramento County Jail, Probation, Parole, and family members to ensure optimal client care.
Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans to address mental health and housing needs.
Provided linkages to resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare services.
Delivered weekly clinical supervision for Associate Social Workers (ASWs).
School Social Worker
TRUSD and EGUSD
03.2020 - 11.2022
Built a social work program and provided individual counseling to students at three school sites.
Assessed students' social and emotional needs, developing individualized intervention plans.
Delivered crisis intervention and conflict resolution services to students and families.
Connected students and families with community resources and support services.
Bilingual Personal Services Coordinator
Familias Unidas
06.2019 - 03.2020
Managed a caseload of 11 adults with severe mental illness, providing case management and therapeutic support.
Coordinated care with psychiatrists, doctors, and community partners to meet client needs.
Managed agency Flex Fund budget to support client expenses related to housing, medical care, and employment.
Delivered 24/7 crisis support and intervention.
Student Intervention Team Member
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Managed a weekly caseload of 15 high school and elementary Newcomer students, providing culturally-informed Narrative, Mindfulness, and DBT therapy in Spanish.
Organized and co-facilitated FUERTE, a reunification group for 7 Newcomer Latina students, focused on emotional literacy and art therapy.
Provided crisis intervention and individual counseling to students facing trauma, bullying, and family separation.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and emotional regulation strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06.2015
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Crisis intervention expertise
Case management expertise
Dialectical behavior therapy skills
Behavioral evaluation
Bereavement support
Emergency response coordination
Child development expertise
Strong relationship-building abilities
Family therapy facilitation
Mental health specialist
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
EMDR
TF-CBT
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Clinical Therapist
KidsFirst
10.2023 - 03.2025
Personal Services Coordinator and Mental Health Clinician