Christina Gutierrez
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker with strong crisis intervention and collaboration skills. Experienced in conducting psychosocial assessments and developing effective treatment plans to enhance client well-being.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker II
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services at LA General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2010 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine client needs and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual, group therapy and family sessions, promoting mental health awareness, coping strategies and increased communication strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively managing high-stress situations to ensure client safety.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure holistic support for clients.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment interventions based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Updated treatment plans on a weekly basis with the latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Offered therapeutic services and crisis intervention to adolescents.
- Promoted a safe and supportive therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with clients and maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to accurately identify client needs and strengths, informing appropriate interventions and services.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for high-risk patients, effectively managing emergency situations to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate case records with detailed documentation of client progress towards treatment goals.
- Provided psychoeducation to clients and their families on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care techniques.
Psychiatric Social Worker I
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services at LA General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2001 - 03.2010
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' mental health needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and enhance coping skills among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention and support, effectively managing high-stress situations and ensuring client safety.
- Updated treatment plans on a weekly basis with the latest intervention strategies and progress notes..
- Offered therapeutic services and crisis intervention to adolescents.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Expanded professional knowledge through continued education opportunities such as workshops or conferences on emerging trends in psychiatric social work.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Promoted a safe and supportive therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with clients and maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to accurately identify client needs and strengths, informing appropriate interventions and services.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for high-risk patients, effectively managing emergency situations to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate case records with detailed documentation of client progress towards treatment goals.
- Provided psychoeducation to clients and their families on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care techniques.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2001
Skills
- Psychotherapy experience
- Psychosocial assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Facilitating groups
- Suicide prevention
- Family therapy
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - June, 2008 to present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker II
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services at LA General Medical Center
04.2010 - Current
Psychiatric Social Worker I
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services at LA General Medical Center
08.2001 - 03.2010
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Southern California