Margo M. Marcano, LCSW-QS

ORLANDO, FL 407-***-**** ad4owe@r.postjobfree.com /in/margo-marcano-lcsw Professional Summary

Esteemed clinical social worker with success in empowering and representing individuals of various backgrounds seeks opportunity to provide support to the Central Florida community. Experience

Seminole County Public Schools, Sanford, FL

School Social Worker, August 2023 - Present

● Provides mental health and crisis support in both individual and group settings

● Assesses students’ needs to provide interventions to aid in social and academic success

● Assists in truancy interventions and school-wide attendance policies to aid in breaking down barriers to school absences

● Assists families with obtaining basic needs and connects families to local resources.

● Reviews important data in order to identify areas of concern

● Works collaboratively with the school staff, students & families, and the community to ensure equity of success

Betterhelp, virtual

Therapist, March 2023 - Present

● Conducts individual therapy sessions with clients in a virtual setting utilizing a strengths-based and client-centered approach

● Develops goals with client to guide treatment

● Maintains consistent and confidential communication with clients via the Betterhelp platform Lake County Schools, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

School Social Worker, October 2020 - June 2023

● Conducted assessments on students exhibiting atypical behavior

● Supported in the development and implementation of intervention programs for students with specific needs

● Worked with referred families to help gain an understanding of student’s presenting problems

● Facilitated psychoeducational groups with students in need of counseling intervention

● Cooperated and collaborated with community agencies to effectively meet the needs of students and families

The Lukas Counseling Company, Maitland, FL

Intake/Treatment Clinician, January 2021 - October 2022

● Diagnosed clients using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders based on client’s symptoms using least-restrictive method

● Utilized evidenced-based modalities to treat client’s presenting problem

● Created and implemented individualized treatment plans surrounding client’s goals

● Collaborated with Targeted Case Managers, teachers and psychiatrists to ensure client’s needs are met on multiple levels

Children’s Home Society of Florida, Orlando, FL

Clinical Counselor, April 2019 - October 2020

● Provided individual, couples and family therapy services to aid with presenting problems

● Conducted psychosocial assessments to fully explore client’s needs

● Developed individualized treatment plans to guide client’s services

● Coordinated care with internal and external programs to meet client’s individual needs

● Built community partnerships with local schools and businesses to extend support to the community

DCF Westgate, Orlando, FL

Child Protective Investigator, June 2017 - April 2019

● Participated in 3-month internship prior to employment as UCF Title IV student

● Maintained a caseload of 15 investigations at a time, safely closing over 250 cases

● Completed psychosocial assessments of families and child safety on strict deadlines

● Appeared before court and staff meetings to advocate for vulnerable children

● Collaborated on a multidisciplinary level with various agencies, e.g. local schools and law enforcement

● Counseled clients on community resources that enable self-efficacy Orange County Youth Shelter, Orlando, FL

Counseling Intern, August 2016 - May 2017

● Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to guide a healthier in home environment

● Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups for youth in care

● Assessed youth and family’s needs using psychosocial criteria to develop goals for case plans

● Maintained case documentation of clinical contacts within agency guidelines PACE Center for Girls, Winter Park, FL

Social Work Intern, August 2015 - April 2016

● Reorganized and launched the new transition program for youth at PACE

● Referred former students to community resources based on family’s needs

● Mediated monthly parental contact meetings to update parents on their child’s progress

● Completed biopsychosocial assessments with students Education

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Master's of Social Work, May 2017

CSWE accredited program

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology

Minor in Spanish, December 2014

Licenses

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the State of Florida Department of Health Qualified Clinical Supervisor in the State of Florida Certifications

Educator Certificate, endorsement in School Social Work by the Florida Department of Education 12-Hour State of Florida Qualified Supervisor’s Training by the University of Central Florida 18-Hour ESOL Course by Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership Child Welfare Protective Investigator by the Florida Certification Board Trainings

Motivational Interviewing

Solution-Focused Therapy

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Human Trafficking

Suicide Risk

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