Erica S. B. Email & Phone Number

Hayward, California, United States

• Provides individualized therapy sessions to diverse populations, utilizing evidence-based practices to address mental health concerns and promote well-being
• Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments to develop tailored treatment plans that align with clients' needs and goals
• Utilize telehealth technologies to deliver remote therapy services, expanding access to care for underserved populations
• Engaged in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and emerging trends in mental health treatment

South San Francisco, California, United States

• Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' emotional, social, and financial needs, facilitating individualized discharge plans
• Advocate for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system, promoting equitable access to services and resources
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients and families facing acute medical conditions, trauma, or end-of-life issues
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and leadership, to develop and implement holistic treatment strategies for diverse patient populations

Oakland, California, United States

• Provided integrative harm reduction psychotherapy, empowerment, and social skills building, in group therapy for communities with mild to moderate mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses
• Coordinated community presentations about Highland Hospital North County Psychiatric Services to increase program enrollments, develop relationships, and encourage inter community collaboration and engagement

Oakland, California, United States

• Provided individual and group rehabilitation counseling to individuals with co-occurring disorders and substance use disorders, enrolled into an intensive outpatient behavioral health program
• Facilitated two 90 minute group therapy sessions weekly, which consisted of applying clinical modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and integrative harm reduction psychotherapy
• Assisted leadership in quality improvement initiatives to support the ongoing development of programs, and the continuum of documented care

Highland Hospital

• Collaborated on an interdisciplinary team to provide case management, alcohol and drug education, and outpatient care coordination support to unhoused patients seeking housing resources and healthcare maintenance
• Served as an intelligent and effective educator and liaison for community engagement and collaboration between community clinics, and interim housing supportive services
• Promptly and consistently provided telephone and bedside health education to patients with dual-diagnosis and low health literacy

Fairmont Hospital

Outreached patients by telephone to schedule speciality clinic appointments, while maintaining accuracy of electronic health records

United States

• Assessed barriers to students’ social, emotional, and academic success
• Facilitated individual and group therapy and counseling sessions for students with anxiety, in grades K-12th
• Collaborated within clinical treatment teams and school administrators
• Attended SST and COST meetings
• Provided psychoeducation and resources to families and primary care givers of students’

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Individuals, Families, And Groups, 3.96

Activities and Societies: Society For Social Work Leadership in Healthcare, Bay Area Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW), Phi.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication

Concentration: Organizational Communication & Public Relations

Certificate, Child Maltreatment & Family Violence