Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
Developed and implements personalized treatment plans tailored to client goals.
Advocates for clients' needs within healthcare settings, ensuring access to resources and support services.
Assesses clients' mental health needs, develops treatment plans and monitors progress.
Implements time management strategies to ensure full caseloads are effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
Maintains effective communication with staff, physicians, nursing staff, other healthcare professionals to promote high quality patient care.
Obtains authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
Completes discharge summaries for all assigned patients in a timely manner
Clinical Therapist I
Prototypes Womens Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
Provided direct clinical services including individual and group therapy in an inpatient setting
Completed treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments, medical necessity justifications, and progress reports
Participated in interdisciplinary teams and collaborated with the client’s support network to ensure continuity of care
Remained updated on mandatory trainings and registrations
Participated in a rotating on-call schedule to assess for safety concerns and to provide crisis interventions
Medical Social Worker
Advanz Social Services, Inc.
07.2012 - 02.2021
Conducted a psychosocial assessment in the patient’s residence to help determine the patient’s needs and to ensure patient’s safety
Identified and informed interdisciplinary team of the limitations and issues for concern for the patient/family that may interfere with the patient’s recovery
Provided and connected client with available community resources to help increase the support system
Participated in the development of the plan of care and prepared visit notes according to agency protocols
Ensured all services were provided by conducting a follow-up visit to maximize the patient’s potential for independent living and participated in discharge planning
Education
MSW - Social Work
California State University
Long Beach, CA
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
Los Angeles, CA
09.2009
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker Registration Number: ACSW #93066