Clinical Social Worker III at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center (2025-03 – Present)
Clinical Social Worker II at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center (2022-07 – 2025-02)
- Conducts vital social work services; including psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, recommendations, insurance enrollment, treatment planning and referrals
- Completes pre-liminary psychiatric assessments for adolescent and adult patients who may need to be placed on a legal, psychiatric hold or connected with outpatient mental health resources
- Maintains knowledges of and assesses for child abuse, elder and dependent adult abuse, neglect and domestic violence treatment, interventions and reporting protocols
- Works effectively with interdisciplinary team while demonstrating accurate recording keeping, relevant policies/procedures and maintaining code of ethics
NPH Inpatient Clinical Social Worker (limited appointment) at (UCLA) Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital (2022-04 – 2022-07)
- Gathered clinical information and performs assessments; identifying liabilities and assets, patient and support system's goals, and history of care
- Coordinated with patient, family, and community providers to plan for the patient's safe discharge to the community
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patient, family and treatment team
- Provided psychotherapeutic treatment using evidence-based practices to help patient reach behavioral goals while hospitalized, including CBT, DBT, ACT, MI and works with patients with varying degrees of insight, motivation for change, and willingness to accept help
- Provided 1:1, group therapy, family therapy, and psychoeducation
- Collaborated with patient, family, and treatment team to plan and implement successful discharge from inpatient setting
- Developed aftercare plans with attention to safety, and involves community resources accordingly; providing linkages and hand off, not only referrals
Mental Health Therapist at All in Family Counseling (2022-04 – 2022-11)
- Provided mental health therapy to children, teens, and adults, who have been directly and indirectly affected by abuse, crime, trauma, under the California Victims of Crime Program
- Evaluates clients physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- Transcribed DMH standard documentation and maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients treatment
- Offered trauma focused therapy; guiding clients in the development of skills/strategies to deal with their problems. Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships
Medical Social Worker at Cardea Hospice and Palliative Care (2022-03 – Present)
- Conducts intake assessments in patient's identified residence and evaluates for safety
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patient, family and caregivers as it relates to the patient's terminal illness diagnosis and environment
- Worked as part of the interdisciplinary team to communicate findings with registered nurse, physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Carried out evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, mandated reporting, and intervention plan based on evaluation findings
- Assists patient and family in after care planning; funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities and link them to resources
Patient Resolution Specialist at Cape Services (2020-06 – 2022-03)
- Managed high volume of in-bound and out-bound calls from patients, hospitals, and insurance carriers to resolve patient accounts and collect payment
- Researched alternate insurance or payment options available while navigating and updating multiple patient accounting systems
- Assessed caller status to ensure the protection of patient privacy and compliance with State and Federal guidelines
Home Study Specialist at Mauney and Associates (2017-07 – 2019-11)
- Interviewed and met with families experiencing crisis; documented individual intake assessments
- Conducted home visits and comprehensive family assessments
- Evaluated clients through bio-psychosocial assessment, developed individualized plan of care, and coordinated appropriate interventions for clients and/or families based on need
- Provided community resources and referrals for ongoing services
Patient Care Advocate at Health Horizons (2015-04 – 2017-08)
- Functioned as clinical liaison to various community resource programs and facilities
- Completed bio-psychosocial assessments, created individualized action plans and provided case management services
- Provided short-term, supportive counseling and crisis intervention services to patients
- Partnered with medical staff while utilizing an evidence-based approach to manage the care of patients
- Conducted patient home follow-up visits to ensure health and safety of patient
- Facilitated various events shaping community outreach and awareness on HIV/AIDS
Social Services Liaison at GETCAP Head Start (2014-08 – 2015-03)
- Conducted home visits and assisted families by providing resources, program outreach and referrals
- Assisted with crisis intervention, education and medical care
- Worked closely with child's guardian to ensure child/family needs were being met
- Served as a family advocate and liaison between school and community services
Family Based Safety Services Worker at Department of Family and Protective Services (2011-10 – 2014-06)
- Evaluated clients through bio-psychosocial assessment, documented individual intake assessments, developed individualized plan of care, and coordinated appropriate interventions for clients and/or families based on need
- Maintained/documented child safety, provided support and on an ongoing progress report to direct supervisor for continued care/safety for all families on caseload
- Provided families with direct care and connected them with community resources, such as family counseling, crisis intervention, parenting classes, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, day care assistance and more
- Delivered in-home services to help strengthen the family and reduce the risk of abuse, neglect or removal of child(ren) within the home
- Worked with families on kinship placement and family reunification
Crisis Worker at Family Crisis Center of East Texas (2010-01 – 2011-05)
- Provided support in crisis and emergency intervention
- Evaluated clients through bio-psychosocial assessment, developed individualized plan of care, and coordinated appropriate interventions for clients and/or families based on need
- Conducted client intake/processing and documented individual intake assessments
- Completed client risk assessment and provided client with applicable resources based upon need, such as legal, government aid, mental health services and more
- Partnered with medical staff while utilizing an evidence-based approach to manage the care of all clients
- Implemented comprehensive documentation and maintained skilled client confidentiality due to high-risk environment
- Provided short-term, supportive counseling and crisis intervention services to clients
