Celina H. Ramirez, LCSW

510-***-**** ad22b1@r.postjobfree.com

Bi-lingual Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker A passionate, committed and dedicated professional with a vast experience in clinical work with adults, children and youth as well as in the medical social work arena. Treatment Modalities/Techniques

Motivational Interviewing, Problem Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment). Skills and Interests

!Fully literate in Spanish !Competecy in psychosocial assessments

!Multi tasking !Crisis intervention

!Knowledge of various EHR systems (Next Gen, Epic, Soarian)

!Effective negotiator

!Fussy Baby Project: Children’s Hospital of Oakland

!Consultant to Comfort Homesake on End of Life conversations Work Experience

St. Rose Hospital, Hayward CA

Lead Social Worker June 2016-Present

*Review Social Work Policies and develop a training program for new staff. Review departmental policies and make recommendations for revision.

*Provide consultation to staff on individual patients.

*Participate in interviewing and hiring of new staff

*Provide training and orientation to new hires

*Supervise students and volunteers.

*Collaborate with the clinical team and engage in discussions and advocate and protect the interests of patients and address moral issues, specifically addressing end of life decisions.

Community Health Center Network, San Leandro, CA

Care Coordinator November 2012-Present

*Assist in the development of a strong Care Transitions model to examine and effectively address barriers to health care access for patients with complex medical needs

*Participate in program evaluation by reporting qualitative and quantitative data.

*Facilitate communication between patients, families, providers, the Care Management team and Physicians to support an effective transition between various levels of care, significantly driving down the incidence of acute readmissions.

*Facilitate discussions on Advance Care Planning, including the Advanced Care Directive and POLST (Physician’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment).

*Provide clinical field supervision and training.

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Jewish Family and Children Services of the East Bay, Berkeley, CA Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist July 2009-Nov. 2012

*Use the DSM IV-R and the DC 0-3 to conduct comprehensive diagnostic formulations

*Provide individual, dyadic and couple’s therapy to a diverse population in underserved communities of Alameda County

* Develop and implement curriculum for group facilitation to caregivers and children 0-12 months.

*Coordinate intake and make referrals to appropriate behavioral health care services for families with children 0-5 impacted by community and domestic violence, increasing access to care for monolingual Spanish speaking families.

*Advocate for patients and collaborate with community resources and organizations to increase services to underserved families in communities plagued by violence.

*Perform periodic audits of the clinical records and review of assessments and treatment plans.

August 2003- July 2007

*Provide consultation to Childcare Providers, teachers and site administrators on early child development, behavior management, children learning styles, and other mental health considerations pertinent to early infancy.

*Present workshops on early childhood development to program staff and parents. Hayward Unified School District

Bilingual Adult Educator Nov. 2002-July 2007

*Develop and implement curriculum for the State Preschool program

*Facilitate a group for adolescent parents.

*Present workshops to divorcing families on how to “team parent”. Education

University of California at Berkeley Master in Social Welfare University of the Pacific BA in Psychology and Spanish Memberships

NASW member 2011

APT (Association of Play Therapy) member 2010

Steering Committee for the East Bay Conversation Project 2013- present Licenses and Certificates: Licensed Clinician (LCSW) 2010-Present CPR Health and Safety Instructor 2005-2007

Family Child Care License 1998-2003

Designated Subject Teaching Credential (expired 2015) Domestic Violence Certification: 40 hr. (2009)

POLST (Physician Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment): Train the Trainer 2012

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