Carey A. Gil, LCSW
[email protected]
(408) 479-8878

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 26685): July 2010- present

Masters of Social Work – May 2004   California State University, San Jose. Graduated with academic distinction

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Public Policy (Specialization in Social Welfare) June 1999    University of California, Los Angeles. Graduated with college honors 

Skills

Ability to adapt quickly and flexibly to demands and challenges of multifaceted environments requiring both strong leadership skills and the ability to work within a team.

Strong sense of vision and direction and experienced in leading teams and developing initiatives to complete projects and tasks.

Experienced mental health clinician skilled at facilitating individual, family, and group therapy as well as crisis intervention.

Teachable spirit and commitment to lifelong learning and improvement. 

Professional Certifications:  Certified in Trauma-Focused CBT (2017), TRBI (pending October 2020); Certified 5150 Evaluator; SAFE Certified Homestudy Practitioner (2018); Certified Family Trauma Professional (2020)

Additional Training and Skills

Training in Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, TEAM therapy, Intersections of Trauma and Human Trafficking. 

Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals (2020)

Basic conversational Spanish language proficiency (written, oral). 

Work Experience

8/2019 – Present Adjunct Professor, San Jose State University School of Social Work (BSW and MSW program)
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Social Work including foundational courses and advanced family therapy techniques.

8/2020 – Present Founder, Lotus Counseling Services
Founder and principal therapist in private therapy practice specializing in individual and family therapy, parent coaching, and community psychoeducational training. Specialty program offering pro bono therapy services to current and former foster youth.

8/2020 – Present Contract Clinician, Parent Solutions
Provide individual, family, co-parenting, and parallel parenting therapy services to children, youth, and adults with a specialty in family systems issues related to foster care, divorce, and family court issues

7/2015 – 8/2020 Clinical Program Supervisor, Refugee Foster Care Program, Catholic Charities
Supervised multifaceted team including Education and Independent Living Skills Program staff, Parent Partner and Placement Coordinator. Oversaw screening of incoming client referrals, matching with appropriate foster families, and coordination of placement with State and Federal agencies. Performed comprehensive mental health assessments on all new clients and existing youth as required. Provided in-home counseling and crisis intervention for clients and foster parents including conducting psychosocial assessments, providing individual, sibling, group and family therapy, and participating in after-hours on-call rotation. Developed and implemented youth support group curriculum. Developed and provided training to interns, foster parents, and staff. Serve as liaison to program psychiatrist and supported monitoring of medication compliance.

2/2014 – 7/2015 Social Work Supervisor, Refugee Foster Care Program, Catholic Charities
Oversaw the welfare of youth in Refugee Foster Care program through oversight of social services provided to clients. Provided individual supervision to social workers, case managers and interns, as well as clinical group supervision. Coordinated services with other professionals and agencies involved with the clients e.g. teachers, pastors, physicians, employers, social workers, partner agencies, etc. Conducted home studies to determine the suitability of the potential foster parents and foster care placement and participate in the matching process. Provided in-home counseling or crisis intervention for clients and foster parents including conducting psychosocial assessments, provided individual and family therapy, and participating

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in on-call rotation. Developed and implemented youth support group curriculum and provided training to interns and staff.

6/2012 – 12/2012 Independent Clinical Supervision Services
Provided one-on-one individual clinical supervision to ASW’s on an independent basis

9/2010 – 6/2012 Lead Case Manager, Adolescent Family Life Program, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Developed, implemented, and supervised MSW internship program. Coordinated and developed group supervision and educational training for staff. Provided individual clinical and group supervision as well as maintained caseload of clientele. Reviewed staff documentation to provide clinical support, coaching, feedback, and quality improvement. Provided comprehensive intensive case management services to high-risk pregnant and parenting teens.

9/2007 – 9/2010 Case Manager, Adolescent Family Life Program, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Provided comprehensive case management services to pregnant and parenting teens including linkage to community resources, facilitating school enrollment and child development/ parenting skill education. Formulated comprehensive psychosocial assessments, service plans, and worked collaboratively with community partners including CalWorks, social services programs, and local school districts. Developed and implemented parenting class curriculum as well as organized successful community outreach events.

10/09 – 3/10 Parenting Class Facilitator, YWCA
Facilitated 12-week court-ordered parenting class curriculum. Worked collaboratively with social services and parents to improve student outcomes. Utilized conflict management skills in facilitation of the program.

7/2004 – 9/2006 Clinician I, System of Care Program, EMQ
Provided comprehensive, community-based mental health services to children and families referred by juvenile probation and social welfare systems. Worked within a strength-based perspective to conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, individual, family and group therapy, coordination of therapeutic activities in the community, as well as documentation and maintenance of clinical records. Consistently recognized as highly productive member of team and recognized in 2005 with ARA award for service excellence.

6/2003 – 7/2004 MSW Intern, Gardner Family Care Corporation
Performed clinical counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. Facilitated individual and family therapy, home and school visits, performed psychosocial mental health assessments, attended psychiatric consultations, provided psychoeducation and case management services. Prepare and maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, treatment plans and MediCal billing.

7/2000 – 7/2004 Subsidized Child Care Counselor, Choices for Children
Case management services for CalWorks program participants. Assess and maintain clients’ program eligibility. Managed over 70 cases and disbursed federal and state funds to childcare providers.

9/1999 – 7/2000 Resource and Referral Counselor, Choices for Children
Provide individualized counseling to parents seeking information and referrals to childcare in the community. Maintained database programs, developed program marketing materials, and compiled monthly usage reports. Additional responsibilities include development and implementation of marketing plan and coordinating details of City of San Jose contract of 7,000 employees.