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Lizzette D Perez Pabon

Salinas

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience a with mental health patiente and inmates, specializing in crisis intervention and resource coordination. Proven ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and implement effective treatment plans, enhancing client outcomes. Skilled in substance abuse counseling and group therapy, fostering resilience and recovery in diverse populations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Social Worker

Physician Correctional
Guayama, Puerto Rico
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions for inmates with mental health issues.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing substance abuse and coping strategies.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during acute psychiatric emergencies.
  • Educated clients about available resources and services in the community.
  • Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
  • Organized personalized discharge plans to oversee safe and effective reintegration.
  • Diagnosed disorders according to DSM-V criteria and used ICD-10 codes for documentation.
  • Monitored client compliance with prescribed treatments or medications.
  • Created referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.

Clinical Social Worker

Hospital Menonita CIMA, Clinica Ambulatoria
Caguas, Puerto Rico
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Psychosocial therapies.
  • Symptom screening.
  • Individual Intervention.
  • Group therapies
  • Coordination of appointments.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapies,
  • Collaborated with medical teams to create comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
  • Attended court hearings related to cases involving 408 laws.

Social Worker

Clínica Dr. Luis Arocho Hernandez
Yauco, Puerto Rico
08.2020 - 05.2021

Follow-up with patients regarding their treatment, counseling and coordinate external services related to the appropriate and corresponding care.

  • Assisted uninsured and under-insured patients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources.
  • Coordinated care for medically-complex patients experiencing difficulties obtaining social services.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
  • Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.

Social Worker

Centro Sor Isolina
Guayama
10.2015 - 06.2019
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
  • Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
  • Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.
  • Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling

Universidad Central Del Caribe
Bayamon
01-2024

Postgraduate Certificate - Neuroscience

Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce
07-2022

MSW - Clinical Social Woker

Ana G. Mendez
Santa Isabel
06.2021

BA - Social Worker

Ana G. Mendez
Santa Isabel
06.2014

Skills

  • Psychosocial evaluations
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Behavior modification
  • Dual diagnosis experience
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Updating treatment plans
  • Anger management
  • Group counseling
  • Psychoeducation
  • Cognitive behavior therapy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Resource coordination

Training center

2013

Acción Social de Puerto Rico, INC

Salinas,PR 00751

2018

Departamento de la Familia

Guayama, P.R. 00764

2019- 2021

Hospital Menonita Cima, Programa de Hospitalización Parcial

Caguas, P.R. 00725

Reference

Available upon request

Timeline

Clinical Social Worker

Physician Correctional
02.2023 - Current

Clinical Social Worker

Hospital Menonita CIMA, Clinica Ambulatoria
05.2021 - 02.2023

Social Worker

Clínica Dr. Luis Arocho Hernandez
08.2020 - 05.2021

Social Worker

Centro Sor Isolina
10.2015 - 06.2019

MSW - Clinical Social Woker

Ana G. Mendez

BA - Social Worker

Ana G. Mendez

Postgraduate Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling

Universidad Central Del Caribe

Postgraduate Certificate - Neuroscience

Ponce Health Sciences University
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