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MSW INTERN- CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING
Professional Summary
Social Worker talented at setting patients at ease and structuring treatment plans around each patient's strengths. Passionate about social work and committed to providing the highest level of care to patients.
Core Qualifications
Experienced paralegal and social worker providing case management and counseling and utilizing extensive understanding of human behavior and social systems to provide mental health services.  Areas of Expertise include:
  • Working with AB 109 clients
  • Group Facilitator
  • Mental Health Services
  • Individual Therapy
  • Biopsychosocial  Assessments
  • Case Management
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Anger Management 
  • Evidence Based Interventions
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy 

  • Problem Solving
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Focused Therapy
  • Licensed ACSW California
  • Homeless and dual diagnosed populations
  • Sensitive, Empathetic
  • Strong communicator
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Grief and bereavement 
  • Mood disorders knowledge
  • Microsoft Office
Experience
09/2015 - 05/2016
HOUSE OF UHURU WATTS HEALTHCARE CORP － Los Angeles, CA MSW intern- Case Management, Individual and Group Counseling
Assesses patient's social, emotional, environmental, financial, and support needs and conduct ASI assessments Conduct weekly case management meetings with client and work with outside service providers Facilitate communication between resident and Department of Children & Family Services Plan patient discharge and put in place outpatient services prior to discharge Execute Mental health counseling groups, one on one, and motivational interviewing Provided mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and problem-solving therapy.
05/2015 - 08/2015
SALVATION ARMY HOSPITALITY HOUSE － Santa Ana, CA Case Manager Interviewed intake residents to assess immediate needs and followed up with residents 4 days after arrival Work intensively with 30 days and 90 transitional residents Referred residents for drug and alcohol rehabilitation and to county mental health services Provided 14-day emergency shelters, employment assistance, transportation, and case management Utilized motivational interviewing, problem-solving therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
01/2015 - 01/2016
SASCO － Fullerton, CA Corporate Paralegal
Investigate sexual harassment and discrimination complaints from inception to the end. Renew and complete contractor and manage nationwide business license applications and renewals. Prepared discovery responses, subpoena response documents, and drafted letters to Labor Board.
05/2014 - 08/2014
LACADA － Santa Fe Springs, CA Group Facilitator
Led individual counseling at the outpatient facility.
Oversaw therapy groups including domestic violence, anger management, drug diversion, and drug education.
Interviewed and assessed clients and met for individual counseling weekly.
01/2014 - 05/2014
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA － Los Angeles, CA Field Placement
Prepared intake interviews, strength-based assessments, and psychosocial assessments.
Utilized interviewing, problem-solving therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Prepare Written Assessments, and diagnosed using the DSM-5.
08/2011 - 01/2015
FARMERS GROUP, INC － Los Angeles, CA Corporate Litigation Paralegal
Managed approximately 1000+ for service of process CSC, and through personal service and United States Mail. Processing hundreds of legal responses and troubleshot issues with subpoenas and lawsuits.
07/2011 - 03/2013
ITT TECH － West Covina, CA Adjunct Professor
Paralegal Program.Taught Working with Technology as a Paralegal, Legal Research, Writing I, Legal Research and Writing II, Criminal Law, Family Law, and Business Law. On-Line instructor, tutor to students.
03/2009 - 03/2011
ASM LLC － Irvine, CA Paralegal
Conducted in-house investigations concerning employee matters, theft, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Responded to subpoena document requests and manage documents for NRAI service process. Liaised with outside counsel regarding employment litigation, produced documentation, and created reports.
03/2006 - 03/2009
FEDEX EXPRESS － Irvine, CA Senior Litigation Paralegal
Received FedEx Express California Litigation Employee of the month and 8 FedEx Express Bravo Zulu awards.
Interviewed witnesses, prepared witness notebooks, and performed research and investigations. Prepared documents for summary judgment motions, verdicts forms, and prepared judgment and writs of attachment.
03/2000 - 03/2006
MORRISON & FOERSTER, LLP － Irvine, CA Litigation Assistant
Maintained large volumes of pleadings both Federal and State level.
Assist with document production and organization and State and Federal motion preparation.
Education
May 2016
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Social Work Social Work - Mental health concentration with military and military families sub-concentration. Coursework in Psychology, Social Work, and Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,  Problem Solving Therapy,  Expressive Arts Therapy, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma-focused interventions, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  
Recipient of School of Social Work Academic Excellence Scholarship. Dean's Honor List Stole at Graduation Award.
August 1992
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
June 2001
University of California Irvine, CA ABA Paralegal
Professional Affiliations
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society Omicron Epsilon Chapter | National Association of Social Workers | California Association of Social Workers | Alumni Association University of Southern California | USC Social Work Alumni Association| USC Latino Alumni Association|
Skills
 Case Management, Interpersonal, Counseling, Client focused, Detail-oriented, Documentation, Computerized charting, Mental health counseling, Dual Diagnosis, Educator, People skills: great bedside manner, enthusiastic people person, advanced problem-solving, great organizational skills meetings, Problem-solving, Problem Resolution, psychotherapy, rehabilitation, Relationship Building, Social Work research, Trauma-focused therapy.
Additional Information
  • USC School of Social Work outstanding academic achievement scholarship |  Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society Omicron Epsilon Chapter: USC Masters School of Social Work -2014, 2015, 2016 | Dean's Honor Stole for Graduation 2016 |  
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • HOUSE OF UHURU WATTS HEALTHCARE CORP
  • SALVATION ARMY HOSPITALITY HOUSE
  • SASCO
  • LACADA
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
  • FARMERS GROUP, INC
  • ITT TECH
  • ASM LLC
  • FEDEX EXPRESS
  • MORRISON & FOERSTER, LLP

School Attended

  • University of Southern California
  • University of California

Job Titles Held:

  • MSW intern- Case Management, Individual and Group Counseling
  • Case Manager
  • Corporate Paralegal
  • Group Facilitator
  • Field Placement
  • Corporate Litigation Paralegal
  • Adjunct Professor
  • Paralegal
  • Senior Litigation Paralegal
  • Litigation Assistant

Degrees

  • Social Work
    Bachelor of Arts : Political Science
    ABA Paralegal

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