Kellie Sukkar, Msw, Acsw Email & Phone Number

Napa, California, United States

Petaluma, California, United States

-Assist patients with the application enrollment process for various health and social service programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Covered CA, and Medicare.-Provide case management to aid patients in navigating the complexities of the health care system by ensuring access to care by assisting in gaining access to benefits, retaining benefits, and working closely with providers to determine appropriate services.-Led the community outreach program, the 100% campaign, by partnering with the city unified school district to ensure 100% of children had access to primary and dental care.-Created, led, and managed a maintainable free food distribution program handing out 350+ bags of fresh produce and groceries weekly to community members.-Launched and managed the volunteer-based community outreach program, Earn it! Keep it! Save it, by partnering with United Way to provide free tax preparation to our patients. This resulted in over completed 260 tax returns, $39,000+ saved in tax preparation fees, and over $275,000 refunded to individuals and families of the community.

Riverside, Ca

-Developed a therapeutic alliance and built a rapport with a caseload of 10 weekly clients using person-centered and motivational interviewing techniques.-Provides biopsychosocial treatment services to restore clients to optimum social and physical well-being (within their capacity). Provides therapy in individual sessions for co-occurring, mental health, trauma, and personal growth-related factors.-Developed group curriculum to address the dual diagnosis of chronic pain and substance abuse using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) -Works on an interdisciplinary team and conducts regular case review meetings to review and discuss client progress, assure consistent implementation of treatment plan goals/objectives, and participate in promoting integrated care in problem-solving/resolution.-Utilize evidence-based interventions including, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, problem-solving therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.-Complete all necessary documentation including weekly clinical notes, biopsychosocial, treatment plans, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment to determine the appropriate level of care.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Managed a caseload of 75 clients by operating on a housing-first model. Provided coordination and retention services to adults struggling with illness, mental health, and/or substance abuse within Los Angeles County. -Ensure tenant well-being and unit habitability through monthly wellness checks.-Respond to client-related emergencies, work with clients to develop and maintain independent living goals, model appropriate problem-solving skills, and conduct ongoing needs assessments.-Collaborate with community resources of Los Angeles County to assist clients in ongoing needs to maintain well-being and stability.

Santa Rosa, California

-Promoted within a one-year time-frame from youth mentor to a residential supervisor, and ultimately intake coordinator.-Developed and maintained professional relationships with referring sources, including probation and social service departments of 50 counties within California.-Screened prospective clients by reviewing client histories, conducting in-person interviews, and determining appropriateness for placement. -Perform admission duties, medication management, transported and accompanied clients to necessary appointments (medical, court, AA/NA meetings, and home visits).-Worked with a broad range of adolescents including behavioral and emotional challenges, substance abuse, mood disorder, PTSD, ADHD, depression, and dual diagnosis by working on interdisciplinary teams to create appropriate treatment plans.-Provided daily supervision of clients by providing structure, support, and crisis intervention to ensure a safe and secure environment.-Facilitated weekly teen-relapse prevention and mindfulness groups for adolescents.

Master'S Degree, Social Work, 3.98 Gpa

Focus: Adult Mental Health and Wellness

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice And Corrections