Entry-Level Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) Open to Roles

Marisa Lawson

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EDUCATION

Master of Clinical Social Work 8/2021

Department: Children, Youth & Families; PPSC

University of Southern California 3.8

Bachelor of Psychology 1/2020

University of La Verne 3.8

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Apps

Certifications: LCSW, CPR/First Aid

WORK EXPERIENCE

Quality Clinician 9/2024 – present

Phoenix House, Victorville

Review clinical documentation for errors and sign off on accurate documentation as an LPHA.

Maintain continued contact with the county liaison and remain current with county trainings and guidelines.

Develop and provide trainings for new staff and staff that require continued support.

Host weekly meetings to discuss staff outcomes, billing violations, clinical goals, site safety, and QA team development.

Communicate with other leadership regarding problem-solving and innovation.

Be present and available for site audits and to assist site in corrective action post audit. Therapist 12/2024 – present

The Refinery Wellness Center, Palm Desert

Maintain a caseload of minimum 10 clients.

Develop comprehensive treatment plans with clients with updates every 90 days.

Complete assessments upon initial session and continued assessments throughout treatment when necessary.

Demonstrate an understanding of when to make reports with the appropriate authorities and when to maintain HIPAA.

Complete documentation post session that is concise but directly aligned with content of session. Clinician 12/2022 – 4/2025

Spero Psychological Services, Santa Ana

Maintain federal contract by completing notes within 24 hours and maintain communication with probation officer

Maintain a case load of several clients and run up to 2 groups a week over Zoom

Build rapport with clients to ensure participation

Maintain constant, professional communication with all team members of each client

Maintain adequate and up-to-date notes while remaining HIPAA compliant Lead Therapist 2/2023 – 2/2024

Experience Recovery, Santa Ana

Maintain facility licensure through review of all individual notes and client documents

Maintain a case load of up to 12 clients and run 7 groups a week

Develop curriculum and create groups when necessary

Manage a staff of 25 individuals to ensure quality client care

Maintain constant, professional communication with all team members

Maintain adequate and up-to-date notes while remaining HIPAA compliant Clinician 11/2021 – 11/2022

Phoenix House, Santa Ana

Complete treatment plans with the client to create change

Maintain a case load of up to 15 clients and facilitate 4 groups per week

Build rapport with clients to ensure participation throughout 90-day program

Maintain constant, professional communication with all team members of each client

Maintain adequate and up-to-date notes while remaining HIPAA compliant. Behavioral Coach 1/2021 – 11/2021

AbleTo, Remote

Administer structured sessions with patients centered around CBT and MI

Build rapport with clients to ensure participation throughout 8-week program

Maintain constant, professional communication with all team members of each patient

Maintain adequate and up-to-date notes while remaining HIPAA compliant Behavioral Analyst 12/2019 – 12/2020

Abeita & Associates, Multiple

Travel to multiple group homes for adults with mental and physical disabilities to build rapport with consumers and collect data

Analyze data and utilize to write ISPs, quarterly reports, semi-annual reports, and annual reports

Attend meetings for each consumer and cross-collaborate with multiple agencies and individuals to bring them the best of care

Maintain adequate and up-to-date notes while remaining HIPAA compliant INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

School Social Work Intern, Mental Health 08/2020 – 08/2021 Valadez Middle School; Academy, Placentia; Remote

Assist community members by making house calls, delivering necessities, or general tech support

Maintain a caseload of individual clients in need of therapeutic assistance

Maintain adequate and up-to-date notes while remaining HIPAA compliant LOT318 Intern 08/2020 – 08/2021

LOT318, Placentia; Remote

Be capable of managing an after-school tutoring program/tutoring children (ESL)

Grant writing and grant application for large events and general necessities

Administrative duties (event planning with city, creating a cookbook, labeling children’s books) ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Rapid Response Virtual Home Visitation Coding Project 3rd Semester; 2021

Analyzed qualitative research and coded using the platform Dedoose

Maintained constant contact with project supervisor and met all deadlines

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