Social Worker MSW
Resume:
Alicia Espinosa, MSW
*************@*****.*** **63 N. Meridian St. Apt. 1 Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-***-****
Education
Master of Social Work Bachelor of Science, Sociology Associate of Science, Liberal Art
IUPUI Indiana University Ivy Tech Community College
Graduated May 2023 Graduated 2020 Graduated 2019
Internships
Ascension, St. Vincent Stress Center
08/19/2022-04/28/2023
• Conducted initial assessments and created treatment plans for adults diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
• Facilitated weekly psychoeducation on various mental health topics.
• Co-facilitated group therapy sessions utilizing motivational interviewing and CBT.
• Initiated prior authorizations with insurance companies.
• Communicated with an interdisciplinary team weekly to collaborate on patient care.
Work Experience
Recovery Support Specialist Recovery Centers of America 10/2021 – 6/2023, Indianapolis, IN
• Provide support services to patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms from substances and alcohol.
• Facilitate recovery support groups.
• Responsible for ensuring patients are comfortable.
• Promote recovery.
Contact: Brian Foster - 317-***-****
Admissions Coordinator
02/2023-Present
• Responsible for intake assessment for every patient admitted into RCA’s program.
• Communicates with insurance companies to initiate prior authorizations via Internet, fax, and phone.
• Provide orientation materials and information for each patient.
• Assists staff in crisis intervention when needed.
Contact: Pam Simmons: 317-***-****
Life Skills Specialist, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
05/2021-08/2022
• Support the development of individual activities of daily living by connecting skills to treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Provide in-home, and community supervision to meet the comprehensive needs of clients with substance use disorders (SUD) and severe mental illness (SMI).
• Teach skills to clients on an individual and group level.
• Support facilitator in IOT (intensive outpatient treatment).
• Perform clinical outreach, help with relapse prevention plans, case management, and teaching skills.
Contact: Raychel Hamby - 1-888-***-**** ext. 2625
Program Assistant/Published Author; Purdue University
08/2020 - 09/2021, West Lafayette, IN
• Part of a team representing Purdue University, Ohio University, and the University of Illinois contributing as a co-author on a protocol toolkit for Purdue extension administrators to use in their communities to address substance use disorder at the community level. This project was published 06/02/2023
Contact: Dr. Nicole Adams - 765-***-****
Peer Recovery Specialist, Meridian Health Services
09/2020 - 05/2021, West Lafayette, Indiana
• Provide peer support services to patients on the inpatient substance abuse unit at Riverbend Hospital called ARC.
• Responsible for conducting assessments upon admission to the program.
• Facilitate skills group with a focus on living in recovery from substance use disorder after inpatient care.
• Responsible for creating a solid discharge plan which includes connecting patients to resources that will provide them with longer-term residential services, after inpatient care.
Contact: Christine Endris - 765-***-****
Quick Response Team, Phoenix Paramedic Solutions
08/2019 - 08/2020, Lafayette, IN
• See patients set up through referral at their homes, community corrections, jail, and shelter. Set patients up with
comprehensive treatment plans, using a person-centered approach, which includes providing resources, peer support, and transportation to treatment in an in-patient setting when necessary.
• Complete a problem severity assessment on each patient to assess the level of care required.
• Complete a 274-question assessment. The assessment covers alcohol and substance abuse history, criminal justice history, and mental health issues current and past.
• Insert GPRA information into a program called REDCAP which manages the statistics of the patients and rate of treatment success.
• On-call 24 hours/day once every 3 weeks to mitigate emergency crisis calls and help patients in need.
Contact: Jason Padgett - 765-***-****
Support Specialist, Gilead House
06/2018 - 07/2019, Kokomo, IN
• Managed an average of 20 women ensuring they followed the rules.
• Collaborated with the program director, clinical staff, and case management to create and implement comprehensive treatment plans for each client.
Contact: Reba Harris - 765-***-****
• References: Above contacts and others available upon request
Objective: Dedicated and compassionate MSW graduate with hands-on experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Seeking to leverage skills in individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention to provide high-quality care in a clinical setting.
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