High School Mental Health

Marla Steckwren

Email: ********@**-*******.***

Address:

City: Denair

State: CA

Zip: 95316

Country: USA

Phone: 209-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Seasoned mental health practitioner with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock CA 1/2001 to 5/2000 (Social Work)

High School Dipolma from California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock CA 1/2001 to 12/2012

High School Dipolma from Modesto Junior College, Turlock CA 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Seasoned mental health practitioner with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.

Skill Highlights

Associate Clinical Social Worker (A.C.S.W.)

DSM-IV knowledge

Mood disorders knowledge

Group therapy expert

Cognitive behavioral therapy specialist

Addictions expert

Bio/psycho/social assessments

Client centered tx planning

Solution-focused counseling

Clinical documentation mastery

Superior communication skills

Exceptional problem solver

Knowledge of the ins and outs of Child Protective Services (CPS)

Accomplishments

Managed a caseload of more than 35 clients at any given time.

Organized and led weekly group treatment addressing dual diagnosis issues such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse.

Professional Experience

December 2007 to Current

Aegis Medical Systems Merced, CA

Clinical Specialist/Substance Abuse Case Manager

Provided treatment to clients with emphasis placed on mental health, addiction severity and co-occurring disorders

Developed individualized treatment plans utilizing client centered approach

Interviewed clients to gather data of social and psychiatric relevance, prepares diagnostic evaluations utilizing DASS21, Addiction Severity Index (ASI), Previous Addictions/Recovery Questionnaire and Clinical Conditions and Lifestyle Assessment

Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and some Art Therapy

Maintained charts in a timely and accurate manner, met deadlines for documentation and updates

Provided 1:1 counseling and treatment groups for relapse prevention, social issues, and mental health problems

March 2007 to August 2007

New Hope Recovery Modesto, CA

Residential Counselor

Collected information about clients utilzing S.A.S.S.I.

Acted as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness

Participation in case reviews related to the client compliance and progress in treatment activities

Performed drug testing following Drug Court Treatment Center policies and procedures

Prepared records and case files

March 2000 to November 2004

Stanislaus County Child Protective Services Modesto, CA

Emergency Response and Forensic Interviewer Speicialist

Received and screened report of child abuse/neglect from the community for degree of urgency

Investigated referrals of child abuse/neglect and assessed for eminent danger

Conducted forensic child sexual, physical and emotional abuse interviews as a member of a multidisciplinary team of professionals

Provided crisis intervention and counseling services to children and their parents

August 1999 to March 2000

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency Stockton, CA

Master of Social Work Intern

Conducted forensic child sexual abuse interviews

Completed Child Forensic Interview Specialist trainings

Schedule interview appointments with multi-disciplinary team members including the alleged victims, district attorney, law enforcement, medical staff and CPS social worker

August 1998 to March 1999

Stanislaus County Human Services Agency Modesto, CA

Master of Social Work Intern- Family Maintenance Unit

Conduct case management in voluntary Family Maintenance unit

Provide support for family dealing with child abuse and neglect

Collaborate with community agencies to advocate for clients

October 1994 to May 1995

Monterey County Aids Project Seaside, CA

Community Health Outreach Worker (CHOW)

Provided tools of prevention (needle exchange, condoms and education) to people at high risk for contracting HIV by giving presentations, conducting home visits and "street work"

October 1991 to May 1995

Door To Hope Women's Residential Recovery Center Salinas, CA

On-Call Relief Counselor

Conducted entrance assessments and orientations

Worked closely with indigent women in early stages of substance abuse recovery

Utilized knowledge needed to effectively work with clients that came from violent relationships, have been suicidal, abuse and emotionally traumatized

Facilitated group chemical addiction and 12-step recovery sessions

Education and Training

2000 California State University, Stanislaus Turlock, CA

Master of Social Work Social Work

Graduated with Honors

1998 California State University, Stanislaus Turlock, CA

Bachelor of Arts Sociology

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

1996 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA

Associate of Arts General Education

President's & Dean's List

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