Shawdi Spencer
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Credentials
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board Of Behavioral SciencesMar, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Psychotherapist at Private Practice
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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LCSW
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Aug 2019 - Present
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Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Psychotherapist
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2016 - 2019
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The Village Family Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Psychotherapist Intern
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
• Performed intake assessments for children ages 0-5, adolescents’ ages 6-18 and their families using standardized testing to diagnose and form treatment plans. • Provided individual and family therapy to children and at risk youth with low-income populations ages 5-18 in a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contracted agency. • Met with parents/guardians to develop, educate and support their children’s treatment plans. Assisted parents to maximize their participation. • Performed intake assessments for children ages 0-5, adolescents’ ages 6-18 and their families using standardized testing to diagnose and form treatment plans. • Provided individual and family therapy to children and at risk youth with low-income populations ages 5-18 in a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contracted agency. • Met with parents/guardians to develop, educate and support their children’s treatment plans. Assisted parents to maximize their participation.
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Inclusive Education and Commuity Partnership
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Behavioral Therapist
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2014
• Applied 1:1 supervision to clients with severe mental health issues in inclusive classroom settings • Addressed adolescents’ issues of trauma and anger. • Implemented behavioral therapy program with children with autism, down syndrome, and mood disorders (play/social skills, communication skills and self-help skills) • Made referrals for medical and mental health treatment, legal and financial assistance. Followed up on referrals to ascertain effectiveness. • Correlated with treatment team, parents and special education teachers to consult, develop and assess on child’s treatment to accomplish desired outcome of goals.
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UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Internship
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
• Gained hands on experience with patients in Occupational Therapy department • Worked collaboratively with hospital staff to complete administrative and filing tasks • Attended and presented case treatment interventions and plans at weekly team meetings. • Practiced Medical terminology and gained experience working in inpatient hospital setting • Gained hands on experience with patients in Occupational Therapy department • Worked collaboratively with hospital staff to complete administrative and filing tasks • Attended and presented case treatment interventions and plans at weekly team meetings. • Practiced Medical terminology and gained experience working in inpatient hospital setting
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Education
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University of Southern California
Master of Social Work - MSW, Clincial Social Work