Experience

Sandstone Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Primary Therapist, PHP Program

  • May 2021 - Present



Community of Hope

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Housing Stability Case Manager

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  Works with families using a whole family approach to develop individual goal plans Meets with families on caseload to support implementation of their goal plans and follow-up in accordance with program contract guidelines and family needs Networks and coordinates with community resources, makes referrals as appropriate, and follows up to confirm and track families’ participation in housing, employment, medical care, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, training, etc. Coordinates with available employment supports Completes quarterly budget with families Assists families with housing search process Show less



The People Concern

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Clinical Case Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  Assess mental health services needs of clients Provide crisis intervention and clinical case management services to participants Link clients with appropriate medical, mental health, substance use, and vocational resources Assist Clients in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled Assist clients in obtaining meaningful vocational and educational experiences Provide opportunities for clients to build a supportive peer community Facilitate life skills and coping skills workshops, support groups, and community meetings Network with agency and outside service providers, ensuring client access to appropriate resources Collaborate and communicate effectively with property managers and agency staff on behalf of clients Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update quarterly and/or at time of goal completion Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community Adhere to an emphasis on customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho-social rehabilitation Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents Assure that all member paperwork and data collection is complete and up-to-date in the case management database Show less



SRO Housing Corporation

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2018

  Provide intensive case management to homeless/previously homeless clients in Skid Row. Assist clients in maintaining an appropriate Individual Action Plan aimed toward meeting their needs by meeting with clients weekly. Assist with ADL training, and monitor goals regarding mental health, health care, financial, and social support needs. Update client records and progress note all interactions. Provide intensive case management to homeless/previously homeless clients in Skid Row. Assist clients in maintaining an appropriate Individual Action Plan aimed toward meeting their needs by meeting with clients weekly. Assist with ADL training, and monitor goals regarding mental health, health care, financial, and social support needs. Update client records and progress note all interactions.



Entertainment Community Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Worker, Senior Services

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  SUMMARY: Provides clinical case management services, groups and seminars to performing artists and entertainment industry professionals, 65 years of age or older, their families and significant others to help them navigate the personal and health-related challenges of aging by providing support, information, resources, reducing isolation and expanding social networks. • Engage and work collaboratively with a wide variety of individuals, their families and significant others in the clinical case management process • Coordinate support services to insure appropriate referrals for housing, home care, financial wellness resources, legal consultation and entitlements • Provide mental health assessments and crisis intervention. Provide supportive counseling to clients and families as part of the therapeutic process to achieve identified treatment goals and outcomes • Visit clients at home, in the hospital, nursing home, assisted living and treatment program, as needed, to provide emotional support and to ensure continuity of care • Collaborate and advocate with unions, industry management, entertainment industry charities and community organizations to facilitate case plans and eligibility for assistance with other Entertainment Industry charities • Develop and facilitate senior social functions, workshops and support groups which address the emotional, social, and health-related needs particular to the senior community. • Provide back-up and coverage for all agency social services programs on an as-needed basis. Show less



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  Co-facilitate art, music, reminiscence, support and process therapeutic groups for older adult Veterans Complete biopsychosocial intake assessments for new admissions Counsel Veterans and caregivers in one-on-one supportive therapy Perform quarterly re-assessments of Veterans’ cognitive status and social supports in order to determine goodness of fit in program Aid facilitation of interdisciplinary team meeting Work with other departments within the VA, as well as Veterans' caregivers and family members to ensure continuity of care Show less



DAZ Foundation

• Los Angeles

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Provide one-on-one therapy to a variety of clients (both adults and children) Teach court-mandated parenting and anger management classes Co-facilitate women’s empowerment group for female veterans at the Veterans Administration Employ a variety of therapy techniques with clients when appropriate (ex. art therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy) Develop treatment plans for individual cases Consult with supervisors and other clinicians regarding individual cases Provide one-on-one therapy to a variety of clients (both adults and children) Teach court-mandated parenting and anger management classes Co-facilitate women’s empowerment group for female veterans at the Veterans Administration Employ a variety of therapy techniques with clients when appropriate (ex. art therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy) Develop treatment plans for individual cases Consult with supervisors and other clinicians regarding individual cases



Opportunity for Independence

• San Rafael, CA

• Skills Instructor

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Teach behavior management skills to adults with developmental disabilities and assist in learning social skills by implementing Applied Behavior Analysis practices Encourage and model appropriate social and interpersonal skills Offer social and recreational activities that promote self-esteem, empowerment, and peer interaction Collaborate with supervisor and other skills instructors on individualized client needs Advocate for individual clients by helping them help themselves and protecting their individual rights Assisted with case management by collecting data on clients’ behavioral goals daily Show less



100th Monkey Studio

• Portland, OR

• Art Therapy Intern

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Facilitate group art therapy sessions for adolescent teens Develop art therapy exercises for developmentally disabled clients Maintain and organize materials for the whole studio by type of material Assist in performing opening and closing tasks of the studio and office space Facilitate group art therapy sessions for adolescent teens Develop art therapy exercises for developmentally disabled clients Maintain and organize materials for the whole studio by type of material Assist in performing opening and closing tasks of the studio and office space



Early Childhood Development Lab

• Portland, OR

• Lab Manager/Student Researcher

  • Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Help manage professor’s psychology lab by recruiting and scheduling participants for research studies using Craigslist Run participants (infants and preschool-aged children) in studies by providing instruction Assist with data entry and analysis by using the computer program SPSS Create a poster by organizing data and information for the Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference Help manage professor’s psychology lab by recruiting and scheduling participants for research studies using Craigslist Run participants (infants and preschool-aged children) in studies by providing instruction Assist with data entry and analysis by using the computer program SPSS Create a poster by organizing data and information for the Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference



Independent Clothing Company

• Portland, OR

• Office Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  Uploaded and added products to store website by using photo files and keywords Placed and verified orders with suppliers Filled and mailed packages with careful attention to detail Assisted customers by answering questions and concerns over email Uploaded and added products to store website by using photo files and keywords Placed and verified orders with suppliers Filled and mailed packages with careful attention to detail Assisted customers by answering questions and concerns over email



Bay Area Discovery Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educator

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  Assist in developing and implementing art activities for museum visitors Work on museum floor interacting with visitors (children, parents, camps, etc.) Cater to museum visitors by encouraging creative play, exploration, and learning through exhibitions and arts and crafts Ensure visitor safety by enforcing safety and museum policies Assist in developing and implementing art activities for museum visitors Work on museum floor interacting with visitors (children, parents, camps, etc.) Cater to museum visitors by encouraging creative play, exploration, and learning through exhibitions and arts and crafts Ensure visitor safety by enforcing safety and museum policies



Pier 1

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Assist customers by answering questions and helping to find items to ensure a pleasurable shopping experience Serve customers at the cash register and over the phone by helping in any way Assist customers by answering questions and helping to find items to ensure a pleasurable shopping experience Serve customers at the cash register and over the phone by helping in any way



Lewis & Clark College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Specialist

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Facilitate the university’s accreditation for their graduate school program for counseling and psychology by entering student data into SPSS filesHelp organize by alphabetizing files and paperwork to help the office run more smoothly

• Annual Fund Caller

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Manage phones by answering and making callsDevelop rapport with alumni by speaking with Lewis & Clark College alumni about the Annual Fund for fundraisingAdvance toward financial group goals by working with other employees as a team



Z Bath

• San Rafael, CA

• Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Learn how a small, private business is run by shadowing and participating in merchandise production Assist in manufacturing bath and body products by filling and labeling merchandise for larger corporations Learn about graphic design and packaging by shadowing a graphic designer Learn how a small, private business is run by shadowing and participating in merchandise production Assist in manufacturing bath and body products by filling and labeling merchandise for larger corporations Learn about graphic design and packaging by shadowing a graphic designer