Maleta Wilson, MSW, ACSW

Experience

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  Center for Behavioral Research and Education (BRE Center)

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2010

  Behavioral Therapist

  - Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis treatment for children with autism. - Performed Discrete Trial Training (DTT) with children.- Provided therapy and support to children and their families during one-on-one home visits.- Collaborated with a team of four to recommend and assess goals for client.

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  ARCHES Program, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  Academic Peer Advisor

  - Mentored and provided academic counseling support to students with disabilities.- Provided advising to students through the use of time management training and organizational skills.- Offered workshops to ARCHES participants and interns on topics such as self-empowerment, academic resources and professional development.

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  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  School Social Work Intern

  - Provided individual counseling to students that ranged from Kindergarten to 12th Grade.- Provided emotional support and pyschoeducation to students, parents, teachers and staff.- Utilized evidence based practices, including Second Step, in classroom settings for students to develop pro-social skills through group meetings and educational activities.- Co-facilitated groups which focused on self-esteem and self-empowerment for female 8th grade students.

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  Jay Nolan Community Services

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2019

  Community Trainer

  - Provided respite care in a community setting for adults with disabilities.- Assisted clients with autism and developmental disabilities by providing behavioral support.- Transported clients to and from community activities.- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to recommend goals and track progress for client. - Trained in the Mandt System.

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  Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Clinical Social Work Intern

  - Provided clinical counseling to children, adolescents and parents with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.- Completed biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans in order to provide appropriate therapeutic services to clients.- Utilized evidence based practices, such as Managing Adaptive Practices, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for primary early intervention with children and adolescents.- Co-facilitated therapeutic groups, including a self-esteem and self-empowerment for female 8th grade girls, an “identity formation and messages of manhood” group for 8th grade boys, a social skills for 6th grade boys and girls, and a transition to middle school group for 6th grade girls. Show less

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  United Friends of the Children

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2018

  Advocacy Counselor

  - Conducted clinical case management to support and guide residents in a transitional housing setting, while maintaining an advisory relationship based on trust and respect.- Promoted personal growth, independence, responsibility, and accountability among the residents in the housing program and inspired them to reach their full potential.- Provided crisis intervention assistance and personal counseling. - Worked with assigned residents to develop a thorough and individualized case plan within the required time frame.- Met one-on-one with residents on caseload on a weekly basis to discuss goals related to career, education, mental/physical health and basic life skills including budgeting and finance.- Conducted needs assessments, coordinated resource referrals and connected youth to services through effective case management.- Gave regular feedback to residents regarding their progress with respect to their case plan. Show less

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  Pacific Clinics

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Mental Health Therapist

  - Completed initial community outreach to at-risk transitional age youth ages 16-26 to begin introduction and engagement into program that provides mental health treatment, housing support, and case management.- Conducted weekly individual psychotherapy and rehabilitation sessions with clients with moderate to severe mental illness including Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder in addition to substance dependence.- Performed initial intake and ongoing psychosocial assessments, clinical case management, crisis intervention, and client advocacy through attending team meetings within the agency and/or with outside agencies that the client is currently involved with.- Maintained clinical documentation according to Department of Mental Health standards including assessments, progress notes, and individualized treatment plans. Show less

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  Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria

  Jan 2020 - now

  Advanced Child Protection Practitioner