Emory Chen, Msw, Ma Ed Email & Phone Number

United States

Redondo Beach, California

Redondo Beach, California

Carson, California

• Led behavior/education change groups and individual consulting established within theory-based practice focused on health management and mental wellness.• Identified educational and behavior change needs of patients by assessing medical records and other health data.• Implemented instructional objectives and counseling strategies based upon needs assessments.• Provided individual short-term or long-term counseling to promote and maintain behavior change.• Served as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of services both within the organization and the community.• Tracked, evaluated, and documented patient progress towards identified goals.• Responsible for in-services and training of staff members.• Collaborated with medical professionals, psycho-social professionals, other educators and managers regarding patient care issues.• Contributed to reports, grants, proposals and documentation.• Developed and designed program curriculum, support materials, and activities based on patient needs.

Carson, California

• Led class instruction to Human Services students in accordance with established course and department guidelines.• Developed and prepared curriculum, lecture, class assignments, examinations, and grades.• Collaborated in evaluating, revising and implementing necessary curriculum matters, teaching and learning techniques, teaching materials, technology and policies of the Department of Human Services.• Maintained adequate and regular office hours in efforts to support student learning and advising.

Culver City, California

• Delivered ongoing dyadic therapy for children 0-5 years old with their parents / primary caregivers as well as facilitated adult individual therapy; Therapy conducted in patients’ natural environments (family homes, schools, and collaborative agency sites).• Responsible for diagnostic intake assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans for each client.• Consulted and collaborated with agency case managers, school staff, and related collateral partners.• Participated in multi-disciplinary case review meetings and group clinical supervision.partners.• Participated in multi-disciplinary case review meetings and group clinical supervision.

Inglewood, California

• Delivered intake assessments, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, case management, and short-term therapy to children, adults, and families with history of mental illness and/or substance abuse. • Supported client evaluations and clinical diagnoses to formulate plan of treatment and provide appropriate program referrals.• Provided ongoing assessment and monitoring of client conditions to evaluate potential treatment and adjustments to interventions.• Managed documentation of client services in compliance to agency policies and procedures and Department of Mental Health billing guidelines.

Inglewood, California

• Supervised Early Head Start home based education program services to prenatal mothers, infants and toddlers, and their families. • Developed and implemented system of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of activities, services, and staff in accordance to federal Office of Head Start performance standards.• Conducted weekly home visits to a caseload of families requiring individualized curriculum, ongoing screenings and assessment, child development and parent education, and general case management.• Prepared and facilitated multiple, monthly play-group socialization meetings for families and their children.• Responsible for direct supervision of home visitors and child development associates requiring regular individual and group supervision, clinical case review, and professional development and program training.

Kaneohe, Hawaii

• Coordinated comprehensive family-centered early intervention services for children (0-3 years old) with special needs through a transdisciplinary model that focuses on healthy growth in all developmental areas.• Collaborated in the comprehensive assessment and evaluation of individual children to determine present levels of development and eligibility for services. • Facilitated the development of Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) with families and other team members by identifying / providing intervention services catered to address the specific needs of each child.• Provided ongoing support to families to promote the utilization of services and assist with transition planning process by establishing connections to community services.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Master Of Arts - Ma, Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology