Massachusetts Department Mental Health

Location:

San Diego, CA

Posted:

April 20, 2022

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Resume:

Jane M. Sarjeant, M.Ed.,LMHC.,LSW., CTS

**** ******* ******, *** *****, CA. 92115

Telephone: 857-***-****

**********@***.***

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Health and Human Services, County of San Diego 9/2018 to 5/2021

4305 University Ave, Suite 400, San Diego, CA. 92105. 619-***-****

Protective Services Worker

Laws, rules, regulations, policy, and procedures pertaining to the operation and provisions of Child Welfare Services

Ethical standards and conduct as stated by the National Association of Social Workers, Code of Ethics

State of California and County of San Diego laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to child abuse reporting

State of California reporting laws and requirements as applied to incidents of child abuse and neglect

Confidentiality laws, rules, regulations, and policy when responding to inquiries

Juvenile Court procedures

Methods and techniques used to conduct investigations of alleged child abuse and neglect; causes and treatment pertaining to child abuse and neglect

Interviewing and intervention methods and techniques

Methods and techniques of crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and safety and risk assessment as applied to child welfare

General methods and practices used to perform casework

Methods and techniques used to identify specific needs of children, families, and adults from diverse, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds

Concepts pertaining to cultural and diversity awareness and skill development pertaining to service delivery for persons of varying cultural differences

Theories of child and adolescent development and behaviors associated with varying ages of children

Parenting skills such as forms of discipline appropriate for varying ages of children or adolescents

Theories and principles family dynamics

Behavioral concepts of grief, loss, and separation experienced by family members and children

Dynamics of substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illnesses, and their impact on families and children

Automated information systems and equipment used to perform case management functions

Telephone, office, and online etiquette

County customer service objectives and strategies

Current technology and trends in the profession

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families 10/2016 to 2/2018

690 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA. 01453. 978-***-****

Intake/Ongoing Supervisor

To screen all of the 51 A reports that are called in by mandated, non mandated collateral’s.

To assign investigations to active investigators.

To conduct screening teams with management personnel.

To manage any emergencies in the investigation units. To work with all of the investigation units and supervisors regarding any emergencies, safety issues, and any critical incident meetings and reviews.

Discuss with collaterals regarding the mandate of filing reports.

To work with the local police departments, court systems, and schools.

To facilitate emergency meetings with the ongoing staff and management regarding any open case reports and discuss the facilitation of emergencies.

To facilitate any removal of children that is in imminent risk in their home, school, or placement environment.

To assign investigations to other area offices, Special Investigation Unit and to work with Foster homes, Residential programs, Starr Programs, and schools.

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families 4/2014 10/2016

690 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA. 978-***-****

Child Protection Social Worker, Investigator:

To conduct investigations of 51 A reports which are filed for allegations of abuse or neglect of a child or children under the age of 18 years of age. To interview all parties in the home and children and parents that resides out of the home but visit the reported home.

To asses risk and safety of the home environment as well as formulating safety plans that best suit the needs of the family.

To work with families in understanding substance abuse and provide education for the families.

Contacting all collaterals in order to obtain information and wrap around services.

Determining the level of risk or need of any/all court involvement.

Risk assessment for family members in the home, development of safety plans.

Develop written report with determination of family’s involvement with the Department.

Identify services for family stabilization, CBHI, in-home services or termination of services.

Engaging with the local Police Departments, Court Systems, Schools, and Pediatricians, hospitals, and substance abuse agencies.

Removal of children if necessary to ensure the safety of the child or children.

Develop written affidavits for court proceedings and court reports on a monthly basis.

Screening intake of 51A reports.

Lahey Behavioral Health Services 1/2013 to 12/2014

12 Methuen Street, Lawrence, MA. 978-***-****

Clinical Triage Clinician: Triage screenings requests for crisis evaluations which are handled from people in crisis, liaisons with other service providers and support to other clinicians in the hospital or community setting. As a triage clinician I also dispatched clinicians to the proper settings, hospitals, mental health agencies, community agencies, and home environments that have mental health emergencies.

Provide procedural direction and support to crisis clinicians by phone or face as needed.

Maintains awareness of/monitors activity of pending cases.

Provide assistance to clinicians with bed searches, insurance verification/authorizations, resources and system knowledge sharing.

Primary liaison between organization and other providers such as hospitals emergency rooms to ensure quality of care.

Provides feedback to the Program Director regarding issues effecting shift performances.

As a crisis clinician my responsibilities are:

Conduct psychosocial on children and adults who are in a crisis situation, whether in a hospital setting, clinic setting or client’s home, or agency.

Utilizing the community’s collaterals in response to the crisis.

Conducting psychosocial assessments and documenting pertinent history, such as mental health, substance abuse, trauma and concerns regarding self-harm or harm to others.

Clinical decisions of placing the client in the appropriate setting that best suits the needs of the client at the time of the crisis such as CBAT or Inpatient Level of Care.

Authorizing insurance for appropriate setting regarding placement of client.

Triage screening for crisis interventions for level of care both on site and or in the community in attempt to de-escalate a situation from rising to the point of requiring hospitalization.

Section 12 issue requests if needed.

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families 7/2001 to 12/2012

22 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. 781-***-****

Child Protection Social Worker/Investigator: Case management for children from the age of 0 – 22.

Meeting with families to gather all relevant information in order to formulate the best

treatment plan for the family.

Conducting bio-psychosocial assessments documenting pertinent family history, such as mental health, substance abuse, poly substance abuse and trauma related incidents.

Constructing service plans which facilitate substance abuse and mental health goals, tasks, interventions, education, and supports.

Working with families in understanding substance abuse. Initiating detoxification facilities and providing post detoxification information and resources. Providing education for the children in the families.