Betsy Digwo
Riverside
Summary
Master of Social Work graduate equipped with practical experience in crisis intervention and group therapy. Demonstrates proficiency in conducting psychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans that support student and client well-being while upholding NASW ethics and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSW Intern
San Gorgonio Middle School
Beaumont
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted psychosocial and risk assessments to help identify students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
- Supported students on assigned caseloads through behavioral interventions, individual support sessions, and case management, enhancing their emotional and academic well-being.
- Facilitated group sessions with students and focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, CBT, and DBT intervention skills.
- Contributed to individualized treatment planning based on clinical assessments, ensuring tailored support for each student's needs.
- Worked closely with school staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support student progress.
- Delivered classroom presentations on suicide prevention and substance use awareness, facilitating Second Step curriculum lessons to promote healthy coping strategies.
- Responded to crises and delivered behavioral support to students.
MSW Intern
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Chino
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and engaged patients in therapeutic activities to support emotional and behavioral stabilization.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based interventions (CBT, psychoeducation, social skills development, including DBT).
- Coordinated treatment planning and interdisciplinary case reviews, leveraging behavioral observations and clinical reports to enhance patient care.
- Collaborated in interdisciplinary team meetings with nurses and therapists, along with the discharge planning process.
- Documented patient outcomes to support discharge planning based on severity of patient.
- Documented patient participation and attendance in clinical progress notes to track engagement and inform treatment adjustments.
- Facilitated connections to community resources, including food assistance, housing, and transportation services to promote patient stability and well-being.
Social Service Assistant
Harmony Haven
Beaumont
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented service plans with staff, providing supportive counseling and guidance to youth in transitional care.
- Supervised youth during visitations, court appointments, and placement transitions.
- Acted as a liaison between clients, families, and community resources.
- Ensured safe and structured living environments for youth, promoting stability and well-being in care.
- Instructed youth on appropriate methods of home arrangement, basic health, and nutrition needs.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on client status and case updates, conducted searches for missing belongings, and documented case management activities.
- Maintained and updated electronic client records and tracking systems of current visitations and client statuses in databases.
Legal Processing Assistant
San Bernardino Justice Center
San Bernardino
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Reviewed and processed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated hearings and case scheduling to streamline administrative processes and support court operations.
- Organized and managed case files in court’s case management system to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Assisted clients by providing detailed information on court procedures and documentation requirements to enhance their understanding.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings, coordinated arrangements, and supported attorneys, law enforcement, and court staff in locating case information and documents.
Employment Program Representative
Employment Development Department
Redlands
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed high caseloads while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
- Assessed unemployment benefits eligibility through detailed case review and fact-finding, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with clients and employers to gather and verify information, enhancing accuracy of applications.
- Provided client-centered support, clarifying policies, rights, and procedures to empower clients in navigating the system.
Behavioral Therapist
Institute for Behavioral Health
San Bernardino
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored behavioral outcomes to guide treatment adjustments and enhance client engagement.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data to track client progress and inform treatment strategies.
- Communicated client progress with caregivers and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintained a safe, structured, therapeutic environment to support effective therapy sessions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor : Sociology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2018
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Case Management
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Behavioral Interventions
- Psychoeducation
- Documentation & Progress Notes
- Community outreach
- Group therapy
- Problem-solving
- NASW Code of Ethics
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), registration pending, California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Accomplishments
- Phi Alpha Honor Society 2025-2026
Timeline
MSW Intern
San Gorgonio Middle School
09.2025 - 04.2026
MSW Intern
Canyon Ridge Hospital
09.2024 - 04.2025
Social Service Assistant
Harmony Haven
02.2024 - 09.2024
Legal Processing Assistant
San Bernardino Justice Center
04.2023 - 11.2023
Employment Program Representative
Employment Development Department
07.2020 - 07.2022
Behavioral Therapist
Institute for Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Social Work -
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor : Sociology
California State University, Northridge