Mental Health Services
Resume:
Alyssa Savino, LCSWA
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EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Social Work, May 2014
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Second Major in Spanish,
December 2011, GPA 3.77
Study Abroad, Seville, Spain, Spring Semester 2010
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Child and Adolescent Outpatient Program (Dorothea Dix),
Raleigh, NC
Outpatient Therapist Intern August 2013- April 2014
. Carried a case load of three child therapy cases
and three parent therapy cases
. Employed psychotherapy with children and parents
. Presented case presentations and findings at case
conferences
. Conducted diagnostic assessments
. Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to
diagnose and develop treatment recommendations
. Documented client interaction with progress and
process notes
. Conducted biopsychosocial assessments on children
at the Wake Med Behavior Clinic
. Collaborated with psychiatrists on case decisions
at the Wake Med Behavior Clinic
Family Support Services, Wake County Human Services,
Raleigh, NC
Social Work Intern August 2012- April 2013
. Provided case management services to families
. Engaged families in goal planning
. Connected clients to community resources such as local
financial, housing, food, and medical resources
. Conducted safety and needs assessment during home
visits
. Documented client interaction and actions taken in
case files
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Orange County Rape Crisis Center, Chapel Hill, NC
Community Educator February 2012- September 2012
. Trained for 40 hours learning to conduct Safe Touch
programs and to raise community awareness about
sexual violence and the center's resources
. Conducted Safe Touch programs in elementary school
classes teaching age-appropriate safety lessons
The Women's Center, Chapel Hill, NC
First Response Volunteer October 2010-May 2012
. Connected clients with the organization's free legal
counseling and financial services
. Referred clients to other legal and pro bono services
. Managed the front desk and telephone
The Community Empowerment Fund- Latino Branch, Chapel Hill,
NC
Member Advocate August 2011-December 2011
. Guided client in starting and running a small business
. Collaborated with client on business ideas and
proposals
. Organized business plans
. Communicated with client in Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
PF Chang's China Bistro, Durham, NC
Server February 2012- August 2013
RELEVANT COURSE WORK
Theories of Trauma and Violence, Fall 2013
Brief Treatment, Fall 2013
Child Mental Health, Fall 2013
Motivational Interviewing, Spring 2014
Behavior Interventions with Children, Spring 2014
Differential Diagnosis, Spring 2014
Social Work Practice with Groups, Spring 2014
Alyssa Savino
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Dear Ms. Morales,
My name is Alyssa Savino and I would like to be considered for your
Outpatient Therapist position in Raleigh. I graduated with a MSW degree
from the UNC School of Social Work this May, and currently have my LCSWA.
My internships and coursework at The School of Social Work have provided me
with diverse experiences that have prepared me to work as a therapist.
These experiences have further cultivated a heart for working with children
and individuals that are experiencing mental health and behavioral
concerns.
This year I have gained a proficiency in employing psychotherapy with
individuals of various ages and mental health concerns. I engaged three
child therapy cases with play therapy and CBT techniques. I also worked
with three parent therapy cases, helping the parents better understand and
respond to the unique challenges of parenting children with mental health
and behavioral issues. Each week, I also performed biopsychosocial
assessments on children that came to the Wake Med Behavior Clinic for
medication management. I worked as part of an interdisciplinary team of
psychiatrists and social workers to make treatment decisions and
recommendations for these clients.
I am excited for the opportunity to be a part of an organization whose
mission is committed to the mental health and wellbeing of the individuals
it serves. I enthusiastically look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Alyssa Savino
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