Mai Kao Vang

MSW graduate with experience in social work case management, rehabilitation services, and mental health support across community-based settings. Skilled in providing client-centered care, coordinating services and linkages to community resources, facilitating group therapy and psychoeducation, and supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams, engage clients and families, develop and monitor treatment goals, and provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy.

Social Work Clinician/Case Manager - The Fresno Center - Fresno, CA

(2023-08 - 2026-04)

• Conduct psychosocial interviews with clients and family members to gather comprehensive information for case planning and ongoing care coordination.
• Assess clients' cognitive functioning, physical health, emotional status, and psychosocial needs to determine appropriate interventions and levels of care.
• Provide case management services for Full Service Partnership (FSP) and Outpatient Intensive Case Management (OP/ICM) clients with complex mental health and social needs.
• Deliver supportive counseling and case management services to individuals enrolled in Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, case managers, housing specialists, and community providers to ensure continuity of treatment and crisis stabilization.
• Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, acute anxiety, psychosis, or emotional decompensation.
• Coordinate and share relevant information with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure continuity of care and appropriate service linkage.
• Link clients to community resources including housing, benefits (SSI/SSDI, DSS), medical services, rehabilitation, and behavioral health supports.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to identify problems, evaluate solutions, and support client-centered decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete day-to-day case management responsibilities efficiently in compliance with agency and ethical standards.
• Adapt quickly to new systems, policies, and procedures to improve workflow efficiency and service delivery.

MSW Social Work Intern - The Living Well Center

(2024-12 - 2025-12)

• Conduct intake assessments and complete comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations to determine client needs, strengths, and appropriate levels of care.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate group therapy sessions focused on mental health, coping skills, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation.
• Support clients in developing individualized treatment goals and participate in treatment planning in collaboration with clinical supervisors.
• Provide supportive counseling and case management assistance under supervision to address psychosocial stressors and barriers to stability.
• Monitor client progress in group settings and document observations, interventions, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in accordance with social work practice guidelines while ensuring confidentiality and client dignity.
• Adapt to agency policies, documentation systems, and clinical procedures while balancing internship responsibilities and professional development

Psychology Intern - California Reducing Disparities Program (CRDP) - Fresno, CA

(2023-06 - 2023-06)

Maintains a caseload and provides Rehabilitation/Case Manager Services.

• Provide a minimum of 2-3 hours of direct client service hours per day.
• Provides advocacy, outreach, information, and referral services to mental health clients in need of case management services including wrap around services.

After-School Tutor/Early Intervention Specialist - California Teaching Fellows - Fresno, CA

(2022-05 - 2023-10)

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lacking skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance the learning process.

Nursing Assistant Intern - Dycora Transitional Health and Living - Fresno, CA

(2017-10 - 2018-06)

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in the medical software system.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Masters in Social Work - Social Work - Alliant International University (2023-12 - 2025-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - California State University - Fresno (2023-06)

Associates of Arts - Psychology - Fresno City College (2021-05)

High School Diploma - Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School (2018-06)