TYLER GAMES
San Diego
Summary
Experienced ASW clinician with specialization in severe mental illness, client-centered counseling, bio-psycho-social assessments, trauma-informed care, and military social work. Self-directed early career clinician interested in continuing care as a clinical social worker working toward licensure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Outreach Clinician
TURN Behavioral Health Services
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Achieved effective and consistent treatment results through collaboration with multidisciplinary partnerships.
- Achieved successful transfer of 35+ patients to the Kinesis clinic through completion of assessment and diagnosis, with accuracy and efficiency.
- Accrued a total of XXXX total hours under supervision of LCSW
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
Intern Veteran Peer Navigator
Courage to Call - TURN Behavioral Health Services
05.2022 - Current
- Partners with veteran and military family clients from the community with brief counseling, psychotherapy services, and case management with an emphasis on motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy
- Handles a caseload of10 -15 veteran clients at any given time
- Advises the Southern District of California Federal Veterans Treatment Court to provide monthly court roundtable consultations with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver treatment recommendations and client progress
- Provides Military Cultural Competency training to various community organizations to further support the San Diego veteran community
- Conducts collaboration with San Diego veteran’s organizations to enhance outreach for the various programs offered by Courage to Call
Student Participant
Virtual Field Practicum - University of Southern
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed 210 hours of a one-semester foundation-intensive skill-building virtual field practicum
- Practiced live therapy with a simulated client integrating material on clinical management skills, client risk assessment, introduction to DSM-5, ethical decision-making skills, and NASW professional code of ethics
- Performed evidence-based interventions including motivational interviewing, problem-solving therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy
Education
Masters of Social Work - Adult Mental Health and Wellness, Military Track
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science - Behavioral Science | Emphasis in Sociology and Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2020
Skills
- Skills: Crisis Management, Professionalism, Inclusion, Collaboration, Client Needs Assessment, Competent, Ambitious, Resourceful
- Languages: English (Native), American Sign Language (Basic)
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
Timeline
Mobile Outreach Clinician
TURN Behavioral Health Services
08.2023 - Current
Intern Veteran Peer Navigator
Courage to Call - TURN Behavioral Health Services
05.2022 - Current
Student Participant
Virtual Field Practicum - University of Southern
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science - Behavioral Science | Emphasis in Sociology and Psychology
Purdue University
Masters of Social Work - Adult Mental Health and Wellness, Military Track
University of Southern California
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