LICENSE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2011-Current
Honolulu, Hawaii
EDUCATION
MASTERS DEGREE OF SOCIAL WORK 2004
Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
BACHELOR DEGREE OF SOCIAL WORK 2001
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Laie, Hawaii
EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2012-Current
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Laie, Hawaii
• 372 Racism Diversity Equity and Inclusion
• 362 Social Work Practice with Individuals
• 461 Social Work Practice with Asian and Pacific Islanders
• 468 Community Mental Health
• 470 Social Work with Substance Abusers
• 462 Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities
• 463 Child Welfare
MENTAL HEALTH CASEMANAGER
2007-2012
North Shore Mental Health Honolulu, Hawaii
• Provided case management services to 30 severe persistent mentally ill clients.
• Educated individuals and support person on phases of recovery.
• On call crisis support person 24/7 for clients, client’s family and client’s doctors.
• Provided ongoing clinical assessments and recommendations to psychiatrists.
• Drafted crisis plans addressing triggers, severe symptoms and crisis situations.
• Assisted 60% of homeless clients prepare for, find and transition into stable housing.
• Acted as liaison between service provider and clients.
• Recommended treatment plans to a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity from hospitalization to living within the community.
AlCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR FOR YOUTH
2005-2007
Rongo Atea, Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa Trust
Hamilton, New Zealand
(Drug and Alcohol Residential Center)
• Taught staff on the theoretical framework of the residential facility weekly.
• Instructed 13 youth, 3 staff in the daily program activities.
• Taught staff Twelve Step group work on a daily basis and facilitated group.
• Upon entry of new clients, taught staff the induction process of clients and educated families on the recovery process.
• Each week instructed clients families on strategies in coping with changes associated with recovery.
• Trained staff monthly on the healing benefits of clients participating in social recreation activities.
• Completed weekly treatment plans.
• Taught Te Whare Tapa Wha (Maori) model of health to youth each week.
• Educated client’s in crisis management techniques on a weekly basis.
• Taught staff monthly the policies in administering medication to clients.
• Upon exit from treatment educated family about discharge planning and follow up services.
THERAPIST
2006-2007 Part-time, LDS Family Services
Hamilton, New Zealand
• Provided Individual and marital therapy (Drug abuse, depression, life adjustment).
• Followed protocol in reporting child abuse cases and educated family in that process.
• Involved in developing strategies to increase service delivery nationwide.
CLUBHOUSE SPECIALIST
2004-2005
Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse, Adult Mental Health Division
Waipahu/ Haleiwa, Hawaii
• Taught weekly dual diagnosis classes
• Educated staff on drug treatment concepts.
• Trained and educated staff on “Clubhouse Philosophy” through weekly classes.
• Presented on Adult Mental Health at Brigham Young University–Hawaii’s 6th annual Social Work Conference.
• Taught in BSW class once every quarter as a guest instructor.
• Educated staff on effective monthly progress reports and bi-yearly recovery plans.
• Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Member of the planning committee for the State Hospital annual remembrance Service.
• Educated public at the annual mental health advocacy forum: “Beyond The Blues Festival”.
• Informed Hawaii legislators of Mental Health bills and advocated for changes.
• Served as fundraiser committee member and instructed Clubhouse on fundraising methods.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR FOR YOUTH
2003-2004
The Gathering Place Orem, Utah
• Facilitated therapeutic and psycho-education groups for 12 youth for 3hours twice a week.
• Served as primary therapist for 12 adolescent clients and educated clients on sobriety plans.
• Educated family on codependent relationships and provided family therapy on a weekly basis.
• Conducted clinical intake and assessment interviews.
• Informed clients of court system, appeared in youth court to report progress.
• Supervised Urine Analysis testing on a daily basis.
• Conducted classes and instructed clients in implementing “WHY TRY?” principles.
THERAPIST
2002-2003
Internship, LDS Family Services Farmington, Utah
• Provided therapy for individual, couple, and group clients.
• Educated birth parent groups in establishing adoption plans or birthing plans.
• Educated adoptive parents on the transition of forming an attachment with baby.
• Represented agency at “face to face” meetings, birth mother meeting potential adoptive parents.
• Conducted placements of adoptive children.
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
2001-2002
Koolau Clubhouse, Adult Mental Health Division Kaneohe, Hawaii
• Taught interns the vocational training aspect of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center.
• Evaluated job readiness of consumers monthly.
• Taught potential employers about the Transitional Employment Program and instructed them how to participate.
• Conducted job site visits ensuring compliance to Employment program mandates.
• Taught clients daily tasks of computer skills, maintenance, and meal preparation. •Participated in monthly social recreation activities.
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
2001-2002
Koolau Clubhouse, Adult Mental Health Division Kaneohe, Hawaii
• Taught interns the vocational training aspect of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center.
• Evaluated job readiness of consumers monthly.
• Taught potential employers about the Transitional Employment Program and instructed them how to participate.
• Conducted job site visits ensuring compliance to Employment program mandates.
• Taught clients daily tasks of computer skills, maintenance, and meal preparation.
•Participated in monthly social recreation activities.
YOUTH WORKER 1994-1995
Whakatu Marae Nelson, New Zealand
• Tutored youth in after school program improving academic and social skills.
• Maintained cultural values of Maori community based organization.
CV Last Revised 6/14/2024
