Social Services Assistant at Iliff Nursing and Rehabilitation (2026-01 – Present)
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services for residents in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care
- Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services for residents in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, guardians/conservators, Adult Protective Services (APS), and community agencies to coordinate comprehensive care
- Conduct biopsychosocial and intake assessments, including BIMS and PHQ-9
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in compliance with HIPAA and ethical standards
- Develop and implement discharge plans, including referrals for durable medical equipment (DME), home health, home care, palliative care, and hospice services
- Issue Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) and obtain required authorizations
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Educate residents and families on resident rights, advance directives, consent, and the PASRR process
- Provide education regarding Medicare and Medicaid coverage, benefits, and eligibility
Clinical Services Intern at Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) (2025-05 – 2025-10)
Provided direct clinical services and crisis intervention for clients impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking
- Co-facilitated group therapy for adults who have engaged in domestic violence through the Anger and Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program
- Provided direct clinical services under supervision, including crisis intervention, comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, relapse prevention, and adaptive behavior change
- Conducted risk assessment and safety planning with clients impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking
- Delivered psychoeducation, prevention services, and case management
- Made referrals for clients requiring long-term or specialized services beyond program scope
- Assisted clients with court navigation, legal education, and preparation for hearings
- Accompanied clients to court proceedings when appropriate
- Supported Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) Line follow-up, including call response and message review
Supervised Visitation Coordinator at Community Counseling Center (2023-04 – 2023-08)
Supervised court-ordered child visitations and managed compliance with legal and agency guidelines
- Supervised court-ordered child visitations in accordance with legal and agency guidelines
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents, guardians, attorneys, and courts regarding scheduling and documentation
- Trained and supported interns and new volunteers
- Ensured accurate documentation and compliance with court mandates
Extended Care Social Work Intern at Western State Hospital (2023-01 – 2023-05)
Served on the interdisciplinary team for individuals involuntarily admitted to a state psychiatric hospital
- Served on the interdisciplinary team for individuals involuntarily admitted to a state psychiatric hospital
- Developed individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans aligned with patient goals
- Acted as liaison between patients, families, and community support systems
- Coordinated community appointments and applied for appropriate insurance coverage
- Planned and facilitated safe, individualized discharges
- Co-facilitated psychosocial rehabilitation group sessions within the hospital's treatment mall and independently developed structured session plans to support therapeutic goals
Visitation and Anger Management Intern at Community Counseling Center (2022-05 – 2022-09)
Supervised court-mandated child visitations and co-facilitated anger management groups
- Supervised and documented court-mandated child visitations
- Co-facilitated weekly Anger Management groups for court-ordered clients
- Assisted in individual counseling sessions under supervision of licensed clinicians
- Scheduled clients, managed calendars, and maintained program records
- Handled registrations, payments, and front-desk communications
