Sabrina G. Aguirre
El Paso TX 79938
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Education
Masters of Social Work License-Texas July 2008
MSW New Mexico State University Las Cruces NM May 2008
BSW New Mexico State University Las Cruces NM May 2002
AA New Mexico State University Carlsbad NM May 1999
Experience
University Medical Center El Paso, TX July 2008 – present
Medical Social Worker- (Full Time)
Ortho/Surgical Trauma Unit 2008-2014
Medical/Oncology Unit 2014-12/2015
ICU/CVICU 11/2015-6/2016
Ortho/Surgical Trauma 6/2016 – 8/2016
Medical/Oncology Unit 8/2016 - current
As a medical social worker I provided education and support services to patients, families and staff. These services include psychosocial assessment; identify familial strengths, resources and unmet needs to ensure optimal convalescence at home, community networking, family conferences, counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and information to patients and families. As a member of the Medical Management Department, the Social Worker works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to effect positive patient and family outcomes.
Families & Youth Inc (FYI) Las Cruces NM April 2004 – July 2008
Treatment Coordinator: (Full time) Case management services to children in the treatment foster care program; develop treatment plan for clients; coordinates efforts of the treatment team; assist TFC parents in home techniques and strategies; assist in professional development of the TFC parents; complete home studies on potential foster parents; observe and assess TFC family interactions and potential stress; maintains weekly contact; conduct home visits to ensure proper care of children and home environment; assure client receives regularly scheduled therapy; and monitors, evaluates and makes recommendations for the care and services provided to the children.
Southern NM Human Development Anthony, NM October 2002 – May 2003
Counselor: (full time) Worked with staff and personnel in the Gadsden Independent School district at the middle and high schools. Coordinated services needed to ensure quality treatment for client. Provided counseling to adolescents in the schools and referred families to agency therapist.
La Casa Domestic Violence Shelter Las Cruces NM Aug. 2001 – Nov. 2003
Shelter Advocate: (full time) Provided assistance to victims of domestic violence and children at the domestic violence shelter. Intake process and paperwork to the shelter, daily activities, transportation, casework. Referred to community resources including helping with the process and paperwork.
Edu Care (Res Care) Las Cruces NM January 2000 – Aug 2000
Residential Instructor: (full time) Aided developmentally disabled adults with daily activities in their homes. Provided assistance and guidance to clients. Worked with treatment team to provide needed services.
Volunteer Experience
Families & Youth Inc (FYI) Las Cruces NM August 2006 – May 2008
Social Work Intern- Family Focus Program: Provided case management to adolescents and their families; client follow up and termination services; shadowed therapists; conducted self-esteem group for children 4-6, conducted substance awareness group with adolescents, carried a caseload of 3 clients for individual therapy.
State of NM Public Defenders Las Cruces NM Jan 2002 – May 2002
Social Work Intern: Worked with juvenile offenders and their families, assisted in locating resources in the community, worked to ensure all parties are knowledgeable of their case and the situation.
Las Cruces Independent School District Las Cruces NM Sept. 2000 – Dec 2000
Social Work Intern at Sunrise Elementary School: Provided community based outreach; referrals to agencies; home visits; attendance tracking.
Certifications
MIDAS Medical System
CERNER Database Systems
Masters of Social Work License- Texas
SAFE Homestudy Training
References Available Upon Request