LCSW Lead Therapist

• Dec 2022 - Present

LCSW Associate Lead Therapist

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

School based mental health coordinator

• Dec 2017 - Jun 2020

School Based Social Worker

• Dec 2016 - Aug 2018

Grant Program/Project Manager

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

• Researched and assisted in writing grant proposals for programs currently in place at the Miami VAHS • Designed, implemented, and oversaw grant programs once applications were accepted • Manage/administer daily operations of VA-STEAM, Women’s Passport to Wellness, and Ritz at Home grant programs • Met weekly with Women’s Health interdisciplinary management team including Chief of Primary Care, Women’s Health Program Manager, Medical Director of Women Veterans Health Program, psychologist, researcher, and head clinicians in order to further expand Women’s Health Clinic and services geared to women Veterans. • Participated in hiring staff and training • Oversaw program staff and coordination of grand services • Promoted programs through presentations to VA administrative staff • Coordinate the recruitment, content, and schedule focus group participants (providers and patients) and attend said groups • Develop/design recruitment strategies for programs such as mailings, posters, banners, website and social media • Develop/oversee distribution of educational materials (brochures, Facebook messages, emails, newsletters, website) • Work with CPRS managers in development of Menopause Clinical Reminder and CPRS templates • Work with Miami VA webmaster to develop Menopause section of Miami VAHS Women’s Health section • Coordinate and schedule lectures for providers • Coordinate and schedule educational events for women veterans to attend • Screen possible Veterans in order to ensure the grant programs are appropriate for their well being • Provide crisis intervention as needed and refer Veterans to appropriate department should the need arise • Maintain current knowledge of and working relationships with community resources and social service providers • Submit statistical information and program reports Show less

Social Worker

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

• Discharge planning • Assistance in locating low income housing or ALF placement and referring to homeless shelters • Transfers to skilled nursing facilities and vent units • Begin process of applying for benefits of uninsured patients • Provides initial bio psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, including individual, family, and groups • Facilitated weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans for seriously ill and high-risk patients • Provided initial bio-psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy for patients on inpatient floor Show less

Targeted Case Manager

• Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

• Provided services recommended in the treatment plan in accordance with agency/Medicaid policies and procedures. • Assessed needs of the clients and their families in order to link them with appropriate community resources • Completed and adhered to Individualized Service Plan per each client. Re-evaluated plans every three months in order to ensure goals remained relevant and monitor progress in meeting goals. • Conducted monthly home visits to ensure client safety, medication compliance, and monitor therapeutic progress • Conducted monthly school visits in order to monitor academic progress • Facilitate weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans for high risk patients • Contacted outside agencies in order to ensure regular attendance and monitor progress and needs • Maintain ongoing communication with legal guardians. • Serve as an intermediary between parent/legal guardian, therapist, psychiatrist, and outside agencies families utilize • Acted as a client advocate at all times. Show less