Daniela Sanchez
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Summary
Mental health professional with strong foundation in clinical practice and patient care. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and patient assessment. Known for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering impactful results. Recognized for empathy, problem-solving abilities, and steadfast commitment to patient well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
West End Family Counseling
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained a high degree of professional participation in delivering mental health services, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, consultation, intervention, case management, and discharge planning.
- Planned and delivery interdisciplinary care for clients according to individualized needs, progress and treatment recommendations.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
ITP Mental Health Therapist
Homeless Health Care
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Diagnosed and treated mental and emotional disorders for various populations, including individuals who experience co-occurring disorders and/or substance use disorder.
- Implemented a case-specific treatment plan, to provide mental health services including individual, family, and group therapy in addition to case management, or linkage to community resources.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Social Service Practitioner II
San Bernardino County CFS
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with investigations in cases of physical or emotional welfare.
- Initiate legal actions, if necessary, determine abuse and evidence to support the need for court intervention, conduct a forensic investigation including interviewing children, parents, and collateral contacts.
- Performed risk and diagnostic assessment of biopsychosocial conditions. Completed narrative and statistical reports of case records, findings, and recommendations.
Mental Health Therapist- Part Time
Casa De La Familia
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader mental health system, ensuring access to necessary services and resources.
Foster Care Social Worker
Inner Circle Foster Care Agency
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided counseling, home visits, consultations, crisis intervention, and referrals to foster families while fostering strong relationships to maintain supportive environments
- Developed Needs and Service Plans (NSP’s) to address adjustment to placement and educational, psychological, developmental, and physical goals to address each individual minor’s needs
- Served as a liaison between biological parents, foster parents, county social worker and dental, medical, psychological providers utilizing exceptional communication skills
Education
Master of Social Work -
California State University
Los Angeles, CA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Los Angeles, CA06-2016
Skills
- Individual/ Group Therapy
- Creative Thinking
- Advocacy
- Research
- Communication/ Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Community Outreach
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis management
Certification
- Crisis Response
- Psychological First Aid
- Grief and Loss
- HIPAA
- Ethics
- Cultural Diversity
- Trauma Informed Care
- Harm Reduction Strategies
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Licensing
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker # 127125
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
West End Family Counseling
10.2022 - Current
ITP Mental Health Therapist
Homeless Health Care
06.2021 - 09.2022
Social Service Practitioner II
San Bernardino County CFS
05.2020 - 06.2021
Foster Care Social Worker
Inner Circle Foster Care Agency
09.2018 - 12.2019
Mental Health Therapist- Part Time
Casa De La Familia
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Crisis Response
- Psychological First Aid
- Grief and Loss
- HIPAA
- Ethics
- Cultural Diversity
- Trauma Informed Care
- Harm Reduction Strategies
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Master of Social Work -
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
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