Nicole G. Curel, LCSW

ac7x31@r.postjobfree.com

**** **** *** *** *******, Texas 210-***-****

Professional Summary Licensed Clinical Social

Worker with 12+ years experience in working with clients from diverse populations limited by behavioral, physical, emotional and medical social determinants of health. Proficient in powerful communication, assessment and multicultural intervention. Focus on cultural competence and treating clients with unconditional positive regard. Committed to providing strength based solutions for the most positive outcomes.

Education, Training and Professional Associations

● Master's Degree, Fall 2012 - Social Work

o Texas State University

● Bachelor’s Degree Fall 2004- Criminal Justice with Emphasis on Courts and Adjudication, minor in Psychology o University of Texas at San Antonio

● NASW Social Work Association

Internship/Volunteer Experience

● San Antonio Police Department: 2004 Summer Internship o Worked with the SAPD as an intern observing job duties of K-9, NCID, Patrol, and Evidence units.

● Freedom Youth Project Foundation: 2012 Fall Internship o Worked with domestic minor sex trafficking agency to help develop a training curriculum for teachers, parents, CPS staff and other individuals in the community exposed to potential victims. Employment History

● Richard Lyons, LCSW September 2017 - Present / (Contract) Therapist Counsels individuals regarding psychological or emotional problems, such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations, using evaluative techniques, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans.

● Crossover Health January 2017 - Present / Master Social Worker Conduct psychosocial assessments with individuals and families to evaluate their situation and present challenges, strengths and barriers to optimal health. Develop appropriate strategies and interventions to meet those needs through a variety of treatment modalities, including therapeutic intervention, sometimes in collaboration with other professionals.

● Bexar County Domestic Relations Office August 2015 - Present / (Contract) Child Custody Evaluator Conducts evaluations to determine how the lives of the parents and the child fit together. Answers the question of what's in the best interests of the child. Performs a complete examination of all the parties involved in the custody dispute or adoption. Interview parents, the child, personal references and professional collaterals. Observe the interaction between the child and the parents. Compile all information and generate a report for the court containing custody and visitation recommendations.

● San Antonio Behavioral Health Hospital June 2016 – August 2017 / (Contract) Mobile Assessor Assess patients in crisis to determine their need for inpatient or outpatient mental health treatment. Contact local mental health hospitals for inpatient treatment to determine availability and coordinate transfer. Provide patients and families with local resources to mental health facilities, therapists and other mental health providers.

● Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) December 2016 - January 2017 / Clinician Provide therapeutic crisis intervention for immigrant children being temporarily housed in a shelter prior to transition to a family or kinship home.

● University Hospital System August 2015 - December 2016 / Licensed Master Social Worker Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care. Acts as a therapeutic agent as a member of a multidisciplinary health and mental health team in the trauma and emergency room.

● Texas Department of Family and Protective Services: January 2007 – July 2015 / Conservatorship Supervisor II Supervise 6 caseworkers and 2 support staff. Oversee the preparation of service plans for families. Create and edit legal affidavits and other legal documents for staff and team members. Attend weekly court hearings and provide testimony and oversee staff while testifying. Work closely with the ADA and law enforcement in locating parents and runaway children. Conduct investigations on open legal cases investigating abuse/neglect of children. Conduct meetings and trainings with staff on a monthly basis. Manage extensive caseloads and analyze documentation on each case and caseworker.

● Texas Department of Family and Protective Services: March 2005 – January 2007 / Conservatorship Caseworker Provide case management services to parents who had their children temporarily removed from their custody and care due to abuse and neglect. Meet with children on a monthly basis to ensure that they are being supervised and cared for appropriately. Monitor parents progress monthly and create court reports documenting parent’s progresses or failures. Attend regular court hearings and testify to the parent’s progress and children’s status in their placement.