* 2010
- M.S.W. University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Social Work ; Focus: Mental Health – Interpersonal/Direct Practice
* 2005
- B.A.
Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois
English
Working History
* 9/2010 – Present
- VA Supportive Housing Social Worker/Clinical Case Manager (HUD-VASH) GS-9
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System (VA Medical Center)
1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108
- Conducts clinical intensive case management services for eligible veterans and their family members within the HCHV/VASH (Healthcare for Homeless Veterans/VA Supportive Housing) . Provides bio-psychosocial services to chronically homeless veterans and their families or veterans at-risk for homelessness. Collaborates with VA medical center's homeless programs, HUD (Housing Urban Development), local housing authorities, residential/community care programs, and residential rehabilitation programs to ensure that coordination and support is facilitated throughout Veteran's direct care. Interviews veterans for housing and medical support via bio-psychosocial assessments, makes bio-psychosocial diagnoses, and implements/revises a treatment plan accordingly. Creates a therapeutic alliance with each Veteran (and with his/her family) to establish follow-up care, home visits, clinical/community-based referrals, educational services, i.e. Documents progress notes, bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment, referrals, treatment plans and continuum of care via U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System). Subscribes to the NASW code of ethics. Adheres to regulations and policies concerning confidentiality, computer security, HIPPA regulations, and other sensitive information. (Expected term of experience – 13 months (termed position); 40 hours per week; Salary: $50,628.00 Per Year).
* 9/2009- 6/2010
- ATC Clinical Social Work Intern (at VA – Seattle)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System (VA Medical Center)
1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108
- Conducted bio-psychosocial evaluations for the placement of complex and impaired Veterans with low to severe psychiatric symptoms, including PTSD, TBI, Substance Use Disorders and co-morbidities within the (ATC) Addictions and Treatment [Outpatient] Center. Provided outpatient direct services, initial intakes and treatment plans that are supported by motivational interviewing techniques. Co-facilitated several psycho-educational and psycho-therapeutic groups that pertain to teaching coping skills, symptom management, relapse prevention, and stress management. Co-facilitated group therapy interventions that focus upon culturally-competent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Subscribed to the NASW code of ethics. Adhered to regulations and policies concerning confidentiality, computer security, HIPPA regulations, and other sensitive information. ( Total Practicum Experience: 9 months : 24 hours per week; Salary: 5,000 USD Per Year)
* 12/2008- 6/2009
- Lead Research Investigator -- Social Work Intern
Community-Centered Practicum: Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle & SYVPI
105 14th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
- Served alongside the (ULMS) Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s CEO, Director of ULMS Education, City of Seattle Officials and Community Members on implementing a new grant- funded project: (SYVPI) Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative. Created a formative report that critically analyzed the risks of implementing resilient strategies within an at-risk outreach program (Total Practicum Experience: 6 months; 16 hours per week; Salary : 0 USD Per Year).
Personal Introduction
# LICENSURE:
Upon approved supervision I seek to apply for the State of WA-- Licensed Social Work Associate-Independent
Clinical (LSWAIC) designation.
# LANGUAGES:
Basic reading and speaking in Spanish. Basic speaking competence in Polish.
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