Desiree Jimenez, LCSW PPSC
West Covina,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW)- School Based
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2021 - Current
- Provide school based individual and group counseling to elementary aged students related to mental health and learning
- Lead and train School Crisis Team in Suicide and Threat Assessments
- Develop and present classroom presentations and staff development related to social emotional learning
- Implement EBP interventions such as Second Step, FOCUS, Erika's Lighthouse etc. to students, families and school community
- Collaborate with school administration, psychologists, teachers, PBIS, and community agencies
- Assist in linkage to mental health services as well as a food, clothing, and housing
Mental Health Therapist
Pacific Clinics Child Intensive Community Service
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided field-based and telehealth mental health services to consumers ages 0-21, which included DMH assessment, DSM-5 diagnosis, treatment plans, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis interventions
- Developed curriculum and co-facilitated teen support groups
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Case Managers; as well as outside agency staff such as Social Workers, School Staff, Foster Family Agencies, DCFS, and DMH to identify consumer needs
- Identified community resources that meet needs of consumers and create service linkage such as: food banks, substance use programs, higher level of care, etc.
Mental Health Therapist
BRIDGES, Inc.
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted DMH adult assessments, identify diagnosis, treatment plans, individual/group therapy and referrals
- Coordinate and participate in case reviews with residential housing treatment teams
- Participate in community outreach and engagement for Wellness Program
- Communicate with clients’ DCFS social workers, psychiatric providers, and support staff
Transitional Age Youth-Full Service Partnership, MSW Intern
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Provide mental health services such as therapy and case management to youth ages 16-25
- Conduct enrollment, assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans and referrals
- Facilitate groups such as, Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress
- Outreach and Engagement at local Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership facilities such as, Youth Center on Highland and My Friend’s Place
- Provide crisis intervention counseling along with suicide assessment
Substance Abuse Counselor, MSW Intern
Social Model Recovery, INC
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Conduct assessments, provide individual counseling and crisis intervention counseling
- Collaborated with DCFS and Drug Court while providing progress letters and UA reports
- Facilitate group sessions such as Anger Management and Life Skills
- Organize monthly cultural awareness activities
Monitored Visitation Specialist
Child Abuse Prevention Center
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Provide 26 weeks of monitored visitation services to families referred by Children & Family Services’ Social Workers
- Provide Children & Family Services’ Social Workers with objective and accurate visitation reports depicting family interactions during monitored visit sessions
- Attend court hearings related to Children and Family Services’ cases to provide testimony related to visitation sessions, while being placed in an on-call status
Monitored Visitation Intern
Child Abuse Prevention Center
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Assisted monitors during visits by: accompanying in transportation and providing notes on the visits
- Prepared paperwork for monitors such as: intake paperwork and no-show letters.
- Reviewed daily logs for monitors to check for errors and/or inconsistencies.
- Participated in training: PROACT and car seat safety training
Education
Master of Social Work - Community Mental Health
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Psychology - Human Services
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2015
AA-T Psychology -
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA12.2012
Skills
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 98901
- Bilingual –Spanish
- Extensive experience in DMH documentation
- Strong crisis management skills
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Credential (PPSC)-7/1/2027
- Health Services Credential-9/1/2026
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW)- School Based
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Pacific Clinics Child Intensive Community Service
10.2017 - 08.2021
Mental Health Therapist
BRIDGES, Inc.
06.2017 - 10.2017
Transitional Age Youth-Full Service Partnership, MSW Intern
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
08.2016 - 04.2017
Substance Abuse Counselor, MSW Intern
Social Model Recovery, INC
08.2015 - 05.2016
Monitored Visitation Specialist
Child Abuse Prevention Center
08.2014 - 12.2015
Monitored Visitation Intern
Child Abuse Prevention Center
02.2014 - 05.2014
Master of Social Work - Community Mental Health
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Psychology - Human Services
California State University, Fullerton
AA-T Psychology -
Mount San Antonio College
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