Smirna Mercado Cardín
Aibonito
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in mental health care, specializing in providing therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and addiction recovery services. Skilled in offering individual and group therapy, family counseling, and comprehensive support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Adept at managing complex cases and providing high-quality care within diverse clinical settings, including hospitals and judicial environments. Strong background in social and family assistance, crisis intervention, and coordination with public and private agencies to support client well-being. Committed to delivering compassionate and effective services while maintaining high professional standards.With the ability to propose and develop transformation processes in the social field, based on the needs, interests and demands of the most vulnerable sectors of the communities. Determined to continue growing professionally and achieve business objectives. Experienced in social transformation processes based on the needs, interests and demands of the popular sectors. Focused on providing diagnostic, treatment, prevention and professional support services to individuals whose wellbeing and mental health are affected by psychosocial stress.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Mental Health Courtroom
Judicial Center
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinate hearings in the Mental Health Courtroom under Law 408 and Law 67.
- Assist the Judges of the Mental Health Program in the coordination and follow-up of cases, services, and execution of court orders, as well as provide information about the Court.
- Follow up with public and private agencies involved in the cases being handled in the Specialized Court.
- Prepare, review, and analyze statistical reports of the mental health cases related to the Specialized Mental Health Court.
- Conduct coordination meetings with judges, coordinators, secretaries, assistant secretaries, court services staff, marshals, service providers, police, lawyers, and the Director of Judicial Programs, to coordinate administrative matters, activities, cases, or situations related to the Specialized Court in Mental Health.
- Maintain communication with the different Reeducation and Retraining Programs for patients and their families.
Clinical Social Worker in the Therapeutic Services Area
Hospital Menonita CIMA
01.2023 - Current
- In charge of facilitating group and individual therapy.
- Specialized services as a Social Worker to mental health patients.
- Conducting family and individual interventions.
- Conducting thorough assessments of patients' mental health and substance use history.
- Developing personalized treatment plans and goals, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
- Providing individual and group therapy focused on addiction recovery, mental health, and coping strategies.
- Offering crisis intervention and support during acute episodes related to substance use and mental health disorders.
- Coordinating with medical and psychiatric professionals to ensure holistic care for patients.
- Educating patients and their families about substance use disorders, mental health, and available treatment options.
- Monitoring and evaluating patient progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Assisting with discharge planning and connecting patients to community-based services for continued support.
- Maintaining detailed records and documentation, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and legal requirements.
- Providing psychoeducational on prevention, recovery strategies, and managing relapses.
- Participating in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and advocating for the needs of patients in the care setting.
Auxiliary Bailiff
Aibonito Judicial Center
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Processing of orders issued by the Tribunal
- Security and order in court facilities
- Participation in auctions of movable and immovable property
- Enforcement of foreclosures, evictions and forced expropriations
- Preliminary coordination for the appearance and transportation of inmates
Social and Family Assistance Technician
Department of Family
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Direct assistance to individuals with social or abuse problems, assessing their progress and improving their skills
- Preparation of reports
- Referral to other specialists
- Crisis mediation
- Participation and supervision in meetings involving abused or socially affected parties
- Incorporation of individuals into social life
Assistant Director
Alianza Educativa
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Trusted assistant to the director
- Telephone and personal attention
- Appointment and meeting agenda control
- Document processing and control
- Support in technical and administrative activities
- Control and distribution of payroll checks
- Staff supervision
- Mail administration
Professor
EDIC College
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Planning and development of the Human Relations department
- Attendance and participation in faculty meetings and academic activities organized by the chair
- Collaboration in the publications and research of the Chair
- Evaluation of students' work in Human Relations
- Representation of the University before organizations or at events
Education
Ph.D. - Social Work, Social Program Management and Social Policy
Ana G. Méndez University
Online, PR05-2027
Master's Degree - Clinical Social Work
Ana G. Méndez University
Carolina, PR01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Puerto Rico
Cayey, PR01.2006
Skills
- Ability to conduct research
- Ability to detect needs and conflicts
- Reliability in handling sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution theories
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Administrative leadership
- Expertise in designing and conducting research that identifies social needs and conflicts within communities
- Strong capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information
licences
Permanent Social Work License
Board of Examiners of Social Workers of Puerto Rico
Current membership
Puerto Rico College of Social Work Professionals
Certification in Addition Counseling
Certification Board for Addiction and Alcoholism Professionals of Puerto Rico, Inc
Timeline
Coordinator Mental Health Courtroom
Judicial Center
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Worker in the Therapeutic Services Area
Hospital Menonita CIMA
01.2023 - Current
Auxiliary Bailiff
Aibonito Judicial Center
01.2010 - 01.2024
Social and Family Assistance Technician
Department of Family
01.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant Director
Alianza Educativa
01.2007 - 01.2008
Professor
EDIC College
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Puerto Rico
Ph.D. - Social Work, Social Program Management and Social Policy
Ana G. Méndez University
Master's Degree - Clinical Social Work
Ana G. Méndez University
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