Masina S.
Public Health Social Worker at Public Health – Seattle & King County- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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American Sign Language (ASL) Native or bilingual proficiency
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Samoan Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Peer Counselor
Washington State Department of Social and Health ServicesFeb, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Social Worker Associate Independant Clinical License
Washington State Department of HealthJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Public Health – Seattle & King County
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Public Health Social Worker
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Jun 2019 - Present
Provide direct services to individuals and groups in Public Health setting in Parent Child Health programs, TB Control Program, Healthcare for the Homeless programs, and other Public Health programs both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Provide direct services to clients including case management and care coordination, health education, counseling and referral as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Conduct comprehensive, cultural sensitive screenings and assessments of high-risk clients and families. Provide direct behavioral health services and consultation to other specialty clinics within Public Health as indicated and appropriate. Facilitate referrals for indicated services outside of the organization (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Educate staff regarding mental health, domestic violence, substance abuse issues and available local resources. Provide consultation to a variety of Health Department staff and community partners; Work collaboratively as part of a team with other disciplines in public health and the community. Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling and referral services to stabilize client psychosocial needs and coping skills. Show less
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University of Washington Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Work Intern
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
Provide screening, psycho-social assessment, psychiatric evaluation, counseling, discharge planning, advocacy, education and referral, and treatment & disposition planning to patients treated in the Emergency Department. Effectively collaborate with physicians & patient care team to arrange appropriate and supportive discharge plans for patients. Offer support to families and loved ones during medical emergencies and following the death of a patient Provide screening, psycho-social assessment, psychiatric evaluation, counseling, discharge planning, advocacy, education and referral, and treatment & disposition planning to patients treated in the Emergency Department. Effectively collaborate with physicians & patient care team to arrange appropriate and supportive discharge plans for patients. Offer support to families and loved ones during medical emergencies and following the death of a patient
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Seattle Counseling Service
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Work Intern
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
Provide individual therapy and case management for a caseload of 25+ LGBTQ clients. Conduct 2 new client intakes per week. Participate in weekly agency-wide clinical consultations and bi-monthly staff training's. Provide individual therapy and case management for a caseload of 25+ LGBTQ clients. Conduct 2 new client intakes per week. Participate in weekly agency-wide clinical consultations and bi-monthly staff training's.
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Public Health – Seattle & King County
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Needle Exchange Outreach Worker - Education Specialist
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Mar 2011 - May 2017
Provide mobile syringe exchange services for needle exchange customers in field locations to be determined Provide syringe exchange services for needle exchange customers in fixed site locations downtown and on Capitol Hill. Conduct street and van based outreach to engage persons who inject drugs in targeted communities Provide information and service referrals to outreach contacts, peer educators and needle exchange customers Distribute accurate and culturally and linguistically appropriate education materials and information targeted to persons who inject drugs. Train and provide on-going coaching and support for needle exchange customers on how to administer Naloxone. Stock and maintain exchange supplies Ensure proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste Collect Naloxone distribution data Participate in administration of surveys to persons who inject drugs. Attend and participate in staff meetings Contribute to an environment that fosters open communication, team work, commitment to quality service; fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Show less
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DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Peer Specialist, 216 Drop-In Center
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Mar 2006 - Mar 2011
Assist with monitoring day to day operations of the consumer drop-in center as scheduled. Integrate personal experience with mental illness into work with program needs. Assist Case Managers in coordinating consumer supports and linkage. Plan and facilitate groups Assist with monitoring day to day operations of the consumer drop-in center as scheduled. Integrate personal experience with mental illness into work with program needs. Assist Case Managers in coordinating consumer supports and linkage. Plan and facilitate groups
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Smith College
Master's degree, Social Work -
1997 - 2001
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Health
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