Case Manager Bilingual
Resume:
ELSPETH LAMONT: Curriculum vitae
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Skype: ely_lmont
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
YWCA of West Central Michigan – Bilingual Triage Specialist
**** – present
Responsibilities: identification of client needs, planning, and facilitation of access to
resources that meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their families. This work requires translation and interpretation in a very culturally diverse environment, active listening, communication, empathy and creativity in interpersonal skills and problem-solving, streamlining communication for efficient teamwork.
LVL Counseling – Bilingual Case Manager
2019 – 2025
Responsibilities: psychotherapy as an Intern, bilingual case management, Health Coaching, translation, documentation, scheduling, policy & procedure, and website development. This job required active listening for effective communication in both English and Spanish, creativity and empathetic though in psychotherapy sessions, interpersonal skills and cultural competence; problem-solving in working with the team (coordinating a plan of care with the director and web designer), computer skills in website design for a telehealth model, documentation of psychotherapy division of the clinic, and time-management.
ACCESS Health – Independent Contractor
2021 – 2022
Responsibilities: bilingual case management, health coaching, seminar / lecturer,
program/curriculum development, community outreach with Hispanic population, yoga instruction.
*left after completion of 1yr contract, not enough hours due to COVID restrictions.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (cont.)
Lake Atitlán Wellness Center – MSW Intern
2017 – 2019
Responsibilities: psychotherapy as an MSW Intern, bilingual case management, translation, Health Coaching, community organization. This job required active listening, communication, empathy and creativity in psychotherapy sessions, interpersonal skills and problem-solving in working with the team (coordinating a plan of care with the medical and nutrition/clean water program divisions), computer skills in documentation for the psychotherapy division of the clinic, and time-management in an environment which was sometimes very slow and at others quite hectic - as the clinic utilized a walk-in model so we did not organize with appointments. Working in three languages was a challenge for successful teamwork.
*Left for relocation to the US to continue academic work
Editor - psychology/psychotherapy; historical nonfiction
2013 – present
Responsibilities: Editing academic manuscripts for content, structure & grammar.
Yoga Instruction – Private practice
2016 – present
Responsibilities: Instructor in Yoga (both English and Spanish), Qi Gong and Meditation
exercises - private and group classes. Registered with Yoga Alliance
Health Outreach - Dental Assistant / Translation&Triage / Sterilization Tech
Project Coordinator
2004 – 2010; 2010-2011; 2012 - 2018
Responsibilities: Dental assisting, translation, triage and sterilization of dental
instruments for a Canadian-based NGO providing dental health clinics in rural Guatemala.
2010-2011 responsibilities:
Pilot Project for Natural Medicine & Acupuncture – Project proposal co-author,
field research, organization and execution, community facilitator, acupuncture
and administration & education (with translation) of natural medicines
*COVID restrictions suspended work in Guatemala with this NGO.
Independent Contractor with Varsity Tutors as an online private academic tutor
2016 – 2018
Responsibilities: Private tutoring in Anatomy & Physiology, College-level Spanish (I – V),
High school Spanish (I-IV), Conversational Spanish, Psychology, Nutrition, English Composition, Grammar and Syntax, Essay Editing, Writing (elementary – PhD levels), Social Sciences, Earth Science, Biology, Test Prep.
Online tutor - Tutor.com
2013 – 2018
Responsibilities: one-on-one tutoring in Anatomy & Physiology, Spanish Language,
English Composition, College-Level Essay Writing, Social Studies, Earth Science
and Career Help.
Pharmacy Technician - CVS
2011-2012
Responsibilities: prescription preparations & customer service
Home Healthcare Aide - Early Woodlands Retirement Community (Ethel Marie Husted)
2008
Responsibilities: living assistance & palliative care – hygiene and nutrition
Surveying Field Assistant / Legal Deed Researcher
Buckman & Whitbeck Land Surveyors
2005 – 2008
Responsibilities: Land surveying field work and legal deed research
Higher Education Academic Tutor - SUNY Cobleskill Writing Center and Center for disability
Support Services
2006 – 2007
Responsibilities: one-on-one tutoring in Spanish, Anatomy and Physiology, College
Composition
Patient Care Technician (Nurse’s Assistant) - Ellis Hospital Med/Surg Unit
2005
Responsibilities: hygiene & nutrition, measuring vital signs, assisting nurses in their
duties on the recovery floor
*All gaps in employment indicate either being active in volunteer work, academics or travel.
EDUCATION *(overview; see "detailed educational history" at end of document)
Chemical Dependency Counseling Certification: Western New Mexico University
(August 2022 – present)
Masters in Social Work: Western New Mexico University
(January 2018 – present)
Bachelor of Arts: Empire State College (December 2010)
Interdisciplinary Degree with a concentration in Women’s Studies / Women’s
Health & Psychology
Diploma in Spanish Language and Culture Studies: University of Barcelona (May 2009)
Associate s in Health Sciences: SUNY Cobleskill (August 2008)
Apprenticeships/Internships in Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture & Midwifery
International Yoga certification with Yoga Alliance – board of oversight for professionals practicing Yoga instruction
Current CASAC (Certification in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling) applicant
(in process)
NCAC (National Certified Addiction Counselor) applicant
(in process)
Red Cross BLS / AED recertification
(planned for June 2025)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification & Disaster relief training
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Muskegon Community College Writing Center – Writing Consultant
2024
Responsibilities: Assisting students with academic writing, composition, grammar,
content and citation styles; avoiding plagiarism.
Red Cross Disaster Relief Training
Red Cross International Humanitarian Law on the Frontlines Training
Health Outreach – Translator; Dental Assistant, coordinator of services
Guatemala (various sites)
2004 – 2018; 2024 (planned)
Responsibilities: Translation, Patient intake (medical histories), triage, dental assisting,
sterilization of medical instruments.
Maya Traditions (a non-profit women’s collective in the highlands of Guatemala)
- Project assistant coordinator
Panajachel, Guatemala
2010
Responsibilities: Field research & project coordination; networking (non-internet based)
between Aj’comaneles (traditional healers) in the highlands region
Clinica Naturista – Prenatal clinic assistant
San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
2004
Responsibilities: Translation, medicinal herb cultivation
Santa Cruz la Laguna Puesto de Salud (Santa Cruz Health Center – Urgent Care)
Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala
2004
Responsibilities: translation & triage
APPRENTICESHIPS:
YOGA – Mahadevi Ashram
Tzununá, Guatemala
2016
Registered Yoga Teacher Training (RYT-200)
ACUPUNCTURE – Teishin Institute: James Easter, L.Ac.
2007 - 2012
Acupuncture, Herbs & Chiropractics
MIDWIFERY & WOMEN’S HEALTH – Daniela Abadi: Certified Professional Midwife with
Medics Sans Frontières
Panajachel, Guatemala
2010 – 2011
Midwifery; women’s health
DETAILED EDUCATIONAL HISTORY:
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY (August 2022-present)
CERTITIFATION IN CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING (Graduate)
Professional Principles in Chemical Dependency Counseling (CHDP-504)
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY (January 2018-present)
MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK
Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice (SWK-501)
Intro to Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice (SWK-502)
Human Behavior in the Social Environment (SWK-510)
Generalist Social Work Practice (SWK-511)
Group Dynamics in Social Work Practice (SWK-522)
Theories & Techniques of Clinical Social Work (SWK-527)
Foundations in Social Work Research Methods (SWK-540)
Abnormal Psychology (PSY-512)
Foundation Field Practicum I (SWK-581)
Foundation Field Practicum II (SWK-582)
Social Work Administration & Supervision (SWK-610)
Advanced Psychosocial Approach in Social Work Practice (SWK-620)
Community Organization & Development (SWK-621)
Social Welfare Policy (SWK-630)
Advanced Field Practicum I (SWK-681)
pending:
Social Work Clinical Intervention and Assessment (SWK-615)
Applied Social Work Research (SWK-640)
Advanced Field Practicum II (SWK-582)
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO MASTERS IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING
August 2017
Rehabilitation Foundations
Foundations of Counseling Theory
DETAILED EDUCATIONAL HISTORY CONTINUED:
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (May 2009 - December 2010)
BACHELOR S Interdisciplinary Degree with a concentration in Women’s Studies & Health
Behavioral Neuroscience (HDV-347)
Evolutionary Psychology (HDV-345)
Narrative Counseling Independent study
Populations and Diseases (SMT-204)
Women s Health Issues (HSCI-183)
Sex & Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspectives (SOC-232)
The Development of Gender Identity (HDV-310)
U.S. Women’s History (HIS-325)
U.S. Women’s Multicultural Life Writings (CUL401)
Latin America: History, Politics & U.S. Policy (HIS-315)
Images of Women in Western Civilization (ART-353)
Women, Girls & the Media (CUL411)
Reflective Learning (EDU-302)
Planning & Finalizing the Degree (EDU-309)
Introduction to Women’s studies (SOC132)
UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA: Barcelona, Spain (9/08-5/09)
La leñgua Española, nivel intermedio
Gramática, nivel intermedio
España Actuál
Literatura Hispanoamericana
Poesía Español
Geografía de la Península Ibérica
Cine Español
(Spanish Language, intermediate level)
(Spanish Grammar, intermediate level)
(Issues in Modern Spain)
(Hispano-American Literature)
(Spanish Poetry)
(Geography of the Iberian Peninsula)
(Spanish Cinema)
Detailed Educational History cont.
SUNY COBLESKILL College of Agriculture and Technology
ASSOCIATE’S in SCIENCE (Aug.2008)
Ethics in Science, Medicine and Technology PHIL-350
General Psychology PSYCH-111
Introduction to Sociology SOSC-111
Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL-258
Anatomy & Physiology I Lab BIOL-258X
Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL-259
Anatomy & Physiology II Lab BIOL-259X
Statistics MATH-125
College Algebra MATH-111
Microbiology BIOL-219
Microbiology Lab BIOL-219X
Nature Writing ENGL-320
Biology II BIOL-112
Biology II Lab BIOL-112X
Art History I ARTS-120
*Dean's List Fall 2005 and Spring 2006
ONLINE COURSES (8/05-8/17)
SUNY Online Learning Network (www.sln.suny.edu):
FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Concepts in Chemical Dependency I
Concepts in Chemical Dependency II
Human Services in Cont. America
Spanish II
Spanish III
Physics I
Physics II
DETAILED EDUCATIONAL HISTORY (cont.)
SUNY ULSTER
Fund Accounting for Government & Non-for-profit Agency ACCT-220
Medical Terminology BIO-111
Entrepreneurship BUS-115
Information Literacy LIB-111
SUNY OSWEGO (1/09)
Human Sexuality ANT-369
HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (1/06 – 5/06)
Developmental Psychology SS-152
CAUYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (1/06-12/07)
Pharmacology NURS-207
Nutrition BIOL-209
WARREN WILSON COLLEGE - Swannanoa, NC (8/02 - 5/03)
Social Justice Movements: Critical Consciousness and Action - FRS-138
General Chemistry I CHM-116
General Chemistry II CHM-117
College Composition I WRI-120
General Biology BIO-116
Introduction to Environmental Studies ENS-116
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
NASW student member
Volunteer/Advocate with Planned Parenthood
American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification
Donor to ACLU, ACLU Women’s Rights Project, American Society of Addiction
Medicine, Sunlit Uplands Foundation, DSCC, Planned Parenthood & UNFPA.
Rotary International E-club: Distance (online, 2018 – 2019)
American Red Cross “International Humanitarian Law on the Frontlines” (3/24/22)
American Red Cross “Boot Camp” Disaster relief training (9/5/17)
Regular blood donor with both the Red Cross and other organizations
National Marrow Donor Program member (registered donor)
Alumnus of “Desarollo en Excelencia” (“Development in Excelence”)
Yoga, Martial Arts (Qi Gong), hiking & non-competitive bicycling
Dance: Tango, Salsa, Zydeco, Waltz, Swing
Gardening (medicinal herbs, landscaping, fall clean-up and permaculture design)
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