Nancy Plancarte
Bakersfield
Summary
Compassionate School Social Worker with experience in providing emotional, social and academic support to school-aged students. Strengths include effective communication, crisis management, and implementation of intervention strategies for at-risk youth. Significant impact made in previous roles by promoting student well-being and fostering positive relationships between students, families, and school staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Supervisor
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Culver City
09.2017 - Current
- Practiced active listening and demonstrated empathy in both Spanish and English.
- Provided resourceful referrals and crisis intervention strategies for callers.
- Assessed client needs and facilitated access to mental health resources in both English and Spanish.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing mental health emergencies.
- Supervised a team of bilingual employees to ensure customer service standards were met.
- Worked with families as a unit and with students from ages 7yr-24yrs old.
Teen Call Line Therapist
Planned Parenthood
Los Angeles
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted clinical assessments and intakes for outpatient program.
- Diagnosed clients utilizing DSM-5 codes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Organized extracurricular activities that foster teamwork skills among participants.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Worked in two different high schools.
Clinical Therapist
Occupational Therapy Services, OTTP
Torrance
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted clinical assessments and intakes for outpatient programs.
- Diagnosed clients clinically using DSM-5 codes.
- Gained experience in telehealth and DMH practices.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to allocate resources effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Coordinated with external agencies to connect clients with additional resources and support systems.
- Monitored client behavior and progress to adjust treatment plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques and strategies to reinforce progress outside of sessions.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate high-stress situations and ensure client safety.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to implement effective therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations.
Supervisor
AltaMed Health Services
Los Angeles
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted clinical intake assessments and reassessments to determine patient needs.
- Performed community outreach initiatives to promote agency services and increase engagement.
- Collaborated with MSWs, management, RNs, LCSWs, and medical providers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources within the community.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Established relationships with external providers who could provide additional support when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work- Child Development
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Crisis intervention
- Bilingual communication
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Intimate Partner Violence Training
- Seeking Safety Training
- BLS Certification
- Client documentation
- Group therapy
- Evidence-based practices
- Case management
- Completed 3000 clinical supervised hours
- ASW 96076
Skills And Certificates
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Intimate Partner Violence Training
- Seeking Safety Training
- BLS Certification
- ASW Lic #:96076
Timeline
Teen Call Line Therapist
Planned Parenthood
05.2024 - 10.2025
Clinical Therapist
Occupational Therapy Services, OTTP
04.2023 - 05.2024
Supervisor
AltaMed Health Services
04.2022 - 04.2023
Bilingual Supervisor
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
09.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Social Work- Child Development
California State University, Long Beach