Kimberlee Pham
Garden Grove
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Associate committed to fostering positive change for students and families within school environments. Proven expertise in establishing and facilitating diverse counseling groups aimed at achieving key mental health objectives, including Social Emotional Learning. Extensive experience in educational settings includes leading counseling sessions, supporting after-school engagement activities, and providing essential referrals for families in need. Skilled in teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders vital social and daily living skills to enhance overall well-being and promote resilience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Associate
Fullerton Unified School District
Fullerton, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Managed a caseload of clients who are currently having a IEP plan and or general education students who are referred for school-based counseling.
- Created individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific mental health needs based on each student's referral forms or IEP plan.
- Connected K-12 students and their families with available community resources for additional mental health support outside of school setting.
- Facilitated Tier 1 activities for K-6 students, such as Lunch Bunch activities.
- Collaborated with Wellness Team to provide mental health support for students and outside resources for for families.
Social Work Intern
Garden Grove Unified School District
Garden Grove, CA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented tailored treatment plans based on grade TK to grade 12 student referral forms to address mental health needs.
- Coordinated group treatment plans for TK to grade 6 students to achieve specific mental health goals.
- Researched outside referrals and other community resources for students for additional mental health support.
- Led weekly counseling groups targeting social-emotional learning, self-esteem, grief, and social skills for TK to grade 6 students.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
Social Work Intern
KidWorks Organization
Santa Ana, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Tutored K-12 students with homework assignments.
- Provided KidWorks staff support with after-school engagement and leadership activities for K-12 students.
- Assisted in completing administration work with KidWorks staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues on educational programming initiatives.
- Coordinated and managed student progress tracking for academic improvement.
Part Time Behavioral Technician
Behavioral Works Organization
Anaheim
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans in one-on-one sessions with children with Autism and related disorders.
- Teach and model communication, social, and daily living skills based on Behavioral Intervention Plans in home settings.
- Used ABA Data Collection Software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans daily.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles12.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
California State University
Fullerton05.2022
Associate's Degree - Sociology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa05.2020
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Hard Working
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Vietnamese
Certification
- ACSW - Associate Clinical Social Worker License
- PPSC - Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
Fullerton Unified School District
10.2025 - Current
Social Work Intern
Garden Grove Unified School District
01.2024 - 12.2024
Part Time Behavioral Technician
Behavioral Works Organization
06.2022 - 10.2022
Social Work Intern
KidWorks Organization
01.2022 - 12.2022
Associate's Degree - Sociology
Orange Coast College
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
California State University