Larissa Lozano
@larissalozano
Compassionate licensed social worker specializing in trauma-informed care and case management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated social worker with hands-on experience in case management, clinical assessment, and trauma-informed individual and group therapy for youth. I have worked in shelter and foster-care settings, completed internships in healthcare and foster services, and consistently documented and coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams.
I hold a Master of Social Work and a B.S. in Psychology, maintain strong bilingual communication in English and Spanish, and bring leadership, organization, and attention to detail to support vulnerable children and families toward stabilization and positive outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinician
Southwest Key
Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)
Performed biopsychosocial assessments and mental health screenings, delivered individual and group therapy, developed treatment plans, and provided crisis intervention and safety planning for youth.
Case Manager
Southwest Key
Jun 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 5 months)
Conducted intake interviews, verified sponsorship and family information within 24–48 hours of admission, and documented actions and contacts in progress notes to support youth shelter care.
Social Worker (Intern)
South Texas Health Systems
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Assessed admitted patients, provided emotional support and counseling, developed and implemented care plans, and coordinated with agencies and insurers for treatment coverage.
Case Manager (Intern)
Hands of Healing Foster Care
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022 (6 months)
Screened and trained foster families, matched children with appropriate caregivers, evaluated placements, and provided ongoing support to foster parents and children.
Sales Associate
Reebok
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)
Assisted customers with merchandise selection and purchases, handled incoming calls about products and promotions, and built relationships with peers and management to meet sales and operational goals.
Teacher & Caregiver
Smart Kids Learning Center
Apr 2018 - Nov 2018 (7 months)
Communicated with parents in English and Spanish about child progress and behavior, taught foundational skills (colors, shapes, letters) and led arts and crafts activities to support early learning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Social Work, Social Work
Grade: 3.68 GPA
Master of Social Work completed in August 2023 with a 3.68 GPA.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Grade: 3.67 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology awarded May 2021 with a minor in Health Service Technology and a 3.67 GPA.
Weslaco East High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Grade: 4.0 GPA
High School Diploma earned in May 2017 with coursework including Nurse Aide Training competency evaluation and OSHA certificate; graduated with a 4.0 GPA and ranked in the top 15% of class.
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