ACSW

EDUCATION

University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA

Master of Social Work May 2018

Department: Adult Mental Health and Wellness

Option: Systems of Recovery in Mental Health

Dean's Honorable Mention: Spring 2018

University of Maryland, College Park College Park, Maryland

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology May 2016

Dean’s Academic Scholar: Fall 2015

TRAININGS

Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Crisis Prevention and Intervention, The Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), DMH Training, Diversity and Culture Training, Domestic Violence Training, Trauma Informed Practice and Cultural Relevance Training, Co-Occurring Disorders Training, CBT for Psychosis Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Step Up On Second July 2018- Present

Clinical Service Coordinator II

Develop a therapeutic relationship with adults who have intensive to moderate mental health needs, which require prolonged outreach and engagement, mental health, and supportive housing services

Provide individual therapy utilizing motivational interviewing, CBT, housing first and recovery-oriented models of treatment

Facilitate psychotherapy and case management services to address the needs of individuals aged 23- 59 years

Complete full assessment, and treatment plans with a focus on mental health and housing stability

Children’s Institute Inc. Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Social Work Intern September 2017- May 2018

Interviewed and conducted Department of Mental Health (DMH) Child and Family/Adolescent Assessment to children (ages 5-17) and their caregivers

Completed DMH 72 Hour packet documents and other consent forms with caregivers and children

Administered mental health diagnosis to children and caregivers using DSM-5 criterion

Provided individual and family therapy utilizing art therapy, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, MI, and PST with diagnoses such as separation anxiety disorder, depression, ODD, and PTSD

Co-facilitated domestic violence (DV) group for adults to encourage self-empowerment, and provide psycho-education on safety planning, violence prevention methods, and resources to use during emergencies

Valley’s Best Hospice Burbank, CA

Clinical Social Work Intern September 2016- May 2017

Assessed patient/family social and emotional factors to estimate their potential to cope with terminal illness and death

Participated in interdisciplinary team meeting to determine, evaluate, and manage the plan of care for each patient

Provided individual therapy utilizing MI and PST for older clients with terminal illnesses, such as pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer disease, heart failure

Designed bereavement support group for loved ones experiencing psychological distress

Maintained appropriate documentation regarding patient care including exchange of information and review of problems with interdisciplinary team

Montgomery County Mental Health Association Twinbrook Pkwy, MD Call Specialist June 2015- June 2016

Assessed psychological/emotional needs of callers from the hotline, youth talk line, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and provide supportive listening, referrals, and resources

Executed crisis prevention and intervention when caller was assessed to be suicidal

Recorded calls in database, noting basic demographic information, classifying the needs and type of calls

Portland Rehabilitation Center, Portland, Jamaica Portland, Jamaica

Recreational Facilitator June 2012 – January 2015

Managed and organized activities – skits, songs of worship for thirty shelter residents

Fostered discussion with residents concerning recreational activities

Supervised patients during outdoor trips that facilitated rehabilitation

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