Santos Alvarado
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. Experienced in case management, behavioral health, reentry services, crisis intervention, and working with individuals with serious mental illness. Skilled in motivational interviewing, client advocacy, care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and connecting clients with community resources. Committed to empowering individuals and families through trauma-informed and person-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
Amity Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered individual supportive counseling to adults facing mental health and substance use disorders, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments, progress notes, and treatment documentation.
- Used Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and trauma-informed care.
- Coordinated housing support, benefits access, medication management, and community referrals to enhance client stability and well-being.
- Worked closely with psychiatrists, case managers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Led client engagement initiatives, promoting goal setting and relapse prevention planning to empower clients in their recovery journey.
Case Manager
Libertana Home Health Care Services
Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Managed a caseload of clients receiving long-term care services.
- Coordinated Medi-Cal benefits, facilitating communication among physicians, facilities, and family members.
- Conducted monthly wellness visits and completed case documentation.
- Assisted clients in accessing housing, securing medical appointments, and navigating community resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care and achieve better outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2024
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Client Advocacy
- Behavioral Health
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation & Progress Notes
- Care Coordination
- Medi-Cal Knowledge
- Community Resource Navigation
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Accomplishments
Deans High Honor Roll
High Rank of Class 2024
Certification
CPR Adults and Children
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
Amity Foundation
08.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Libertana Home Health Care Services
02.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, Long Beach