Los Angeles, CA • ad4gwy@r.postjobfree.com • 708-***-****

Education

The University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA

Master of Arts Degree in Occupational Therapy May 2023

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL

Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health, Rehabilitation Studies, Psychology Minor. May 2021

Work Experience

Affirming Support Collaborative Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Supervisor November 2023 – Present

Provide supervision to assistant therapists in various settings, including in-home, school, and community environments, in Hawthorne, Inglewood, Torrance, Santa Monica, and Venice

Collaborate with assistant therapists to ensure cohesive and effective care for neurodivergent children.

Engage one-on-one with clients using play and relationship-based approaches.

Collect and analyze data to track the current needs and progress of clients based on their developmental plans.

Manage sessions in accordance with the organization's values and therapeutic approach.

Participate in weekly team meetings to collaborate on client care and address any challenges or concerns.

Occupational Therapy Training Program Gardena, CA

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist May 2023 – October 2023

Provide individual and group-based therapeutic rehabilitation services to youth and adults experiencing mental health disorders.

Perform outreach and engagement tasks to referred outpatient clients and families within the home, school, and community settings.

Develop an individualized treatment plan for each client.

Complete documentation according to DMH guidelines and standards.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Champaign, IL

HIV Prevention and Sexual Health Peer Feb 2020 - June 2021

Created culturally responsive HIV prevention and care and sexual health programming tailored to diverse client backgrounds.

Performed risk reduction work on queer dating apps, effectively reaching LGBTQIA+ individuals with varying health needs and connected them to vital resources such as syringe exchange program, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, dental dams, condoms, lubrication, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Implemented strategies to address the mental health and well-being of clients in HIV prevention and sexual health programs, fostering a holistic approach to their overall health and recognizing the interconnectedness of mental and sexual health.

Instructed newly onboarded HIV prevention and sexual health peers in identifying and addressing potential mental health concerns, such as anxiety, among clients through program creation, strengthening the team's ability to deliver holistic care.

Provided a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to discuss their mental health concerns in relation to their sexual health, fostering open and honest conversations.

Beckwith Program Champaign, IL

Personal Assistant Aug 2018 – May 2019

Provided essential care to students with disabilities, ensuring their well-being and addressing any physical and mental health needs.

Supported students with disabilities with their activities of daily living such as eating, showering, dressing, and toileting.

Performed transfers using slings and a mechanical lift system.

Assisted students with disabilities with their instrumental activities of daily living such as chores around their dorm and shopping for food.

Level I Fieldwork Experience

Keck Hospital of USC Los Angeles, CA

November 2021

Supported OT supervisor in Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit with clients with conditions such as being in a coma, suffered a stroke, and received an organ transplantation through self-care tasks, communication skills, and mobility.

Assisted OT supervisor with case note documentation.

St. Anne’s Beverly Terrace Los Angeles, CA

February 2022 – April 2022

Collaborated with case managers to facilitate the intake process for new Permanent Supportive Housing residents

Conducted both group and individual sessions with case managers, focusing on comprehensive strategies to address residents' diverse needs, including developing coping strategies for stress and anxiety, home management skills, time management, and the cultivation of self-care practices.

Atwater Park Center Early Intervention Program Los Angeles, CA

September 2022 – November 2022

Collaborated with child development specialists to deliver therapy services to children with or at risk for developmental delays.

Facilitated engagement in play through sensory activities, playground games, and classroom playtime, contributing to the children's overall development.

Level II Fieldwork Experience

Downtown Women’s Center Los Angeles, CA

May 2022 – August 2022

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, medical doctors, and case managers to evaluate resident cases and create a treatment approach.

Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to improve or maintain clients' independence and quality of life based on client needs and goals.

Directed group sessions centered on coping skills, handwriting skills, stress management skills, communication skills, self-advocacy, goal setting, and increasing engagement in leisure activities, such as drawing, painting, gardening, and mindfulness.

Completed GIRP note documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.

Occupational Therapy Training Program Torrance, CA

May 2023 – August 2023

Performed outreach and engagement tasks to referred outpatient clients and families within the home, school, and community settings.

Completed assessment tools and outcome measures as appropriate for target population.

Developed an individualized treatment plan for each client.

Conducted individual and group-based occupational therapy services to target population.

Completed documentation according to DMH guidelines and standards.

Professional Memberships

OTs for OuTreach Vice President 2022 – 2023

USC COTAD Chapter Member 2022 – 2023

Occupational Therapy Association of California 2021 –

American Occupational Therapy Association 2021 –

Skills/Certifications

BLS-Certified 2021 –

Canva Graphic Design

Microsoft Office

Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, & Exploitation 2023-2025

Client Rights & Grievances 2023-2024

Emergency Preparedness in Health Care Settings 2023-2024

Incident Reporting, Affirmative Duty, & Title V 2023-2024

Overdose Prevention & Response 2023-2024

Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare 2023-2025

Harassment, Discrimination, and Title V (ADA) Training 2023-2024

Federal Regulations on Releases of Information 2023-2024

Suicide Awareness, Risk & Prevention 2023-2024

Verbal De-Escalation/NVCI 2023-2025

Honors/Awards

College of Applied Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2020

Reginald J. Alston Award for Excellence at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2019

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