Luiza G. Silveira, MSW, LCSW

1885 The Alameda Ste. 120
San Jose, Ca 95126
[email protected]
(408) 292-4357

Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board of Behavioral Sciences LCS# 78744 June 2017

Grief and Loss Informed Practice
November 2016

Family Wellness Credential
September 2017

Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support April 2016

Touchpoints Model of Development March 2016

Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3) February 2016

Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social Emotional (ASQ-SE) February 2016

Pro-Act Workshop and Restraint October 2007

Education

Master of Social Work May 2011
San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication
University of California, Davis May 2007

Experience

LCSW, Therapist

Parent Solutions July 2018 – Present Provide therapeutic services to families in the Family Court system experiencing separation, divorce, domestic violence, child abuse, trauma, and re-unification. Provide psycho-education and information related to parenting techniques and children’s behavior and development. Provide referrals and linkage to resources Assist families to navigate their court order and become linked to programs and services mandated by the court.

Mental Health Therapist II

Gardner Family Care Corporation Family Court Services February 2016 – May 2018

• Provide Family Therapy to families in the Family Court system experiencing separation, divorce, domestic violence, child abuse, and trauma
• Provide short-term therapeutic services focused on strengthening family relationships
• Administer Ages and Stages Screening (ASQ and ASQ-SE): Developmental and Social/Emotional
• Provide education and information about parenting techniques and children’s behavior and development
• Provide referrals and linkage to resources
• Assist families to navigate their court order and become linked to programs and services mandated by the court

Behavior Consultant

A.L.L.E.N – Autism Living, Leisure, and Education Nurturing Inc. August 2015 – February 2016

• Teach and oversee classroom and behavior staff on how to implement positive behavior support techniques and behavioral plans.
• Provide classroom staff with materials and suggested interventions to supporting students.
• Supervise and oversee Behavior Therapists and Lead Therapist/Trainers.
• Assess and observe student environment to determine where adjustments can be made within the classroom to better support behavioral and social goals.
• Support teachers in creating social and behavioral goals, as well as Behavioral Support Plans.
• Review and maintain all data regularly for accuracy and appropriateness.

Clinical Supervisor

ACES October 2013 – December 2014

• Design, modify, and implement Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) programs with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/ or other special needs
• Implement and design programs that focus on decreasing maladaptive behaviors and increasing social, communication, and adaptive skills
• Work in collaboration with other Supervisors, Program Coordinators, Area Directors, and school district employees (i.e. teachers, psychologists)
• Conduct assessments, and develop goals based on assessment data
• Develop community-based and generalization programs
• Supervise and train Behavior Interventionists to implement ABA programs
• Analyze data and make programmatic changes to the ABA program
• Provide parent training
• Provide consultation in SDC classrooms, attend IEP meetings, and collaborate with IEP team regarding client programs.

Developmental Supervisor/Social Worker

Aspiranet May 2011- February 2013

• Provides case management services directly to children, youth, and families
• Develops service plans and conducts assessments for children and youth
• Leads training to facilitate successful behavioral outcomes for children, youth and families by teaching family skills and communication strategies within their homes
• Conducts family meetings, develops family plans, and monitors plans through weekly meetings and monthly, quarterly, and termination reviews
• Conducts weekly family therapy in support of family plans, adjusts plans, as child/family needs change
• Supervises and coordinates behavioral facilitators and their interventions with the child within the home
• Coordinates and maintains communication with providers of services to children.
• Serves as a child’s advocate as necessary in order to secure services.
• Provided case management to adults with dual-diagnosis (chronic health condition along with mental illness)
• Provided clinical treatment; assessment, diagnosis, and crisis intervention to children experiencing mental health problems as well as their family

Spectrum Center School

October 2007 – August 2009

Teacher – Children with Special Needs Ages 6-12

December 2008 – August 2009

• Created Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Implemented Positive Behavior Support Systems and Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Worked in collaboration with Education Coordinator and Psychologist to implement behavioral interventions
• Created academic curriculum, teaching plans, progress reports, data summary, and analysis
• Supervised teaching assistants
• Applied results from behavioral and academic data in behavioral and academic plans
• Collected and summarized behavioral data and academic data.

Co-Teacher

June 2008 – November 2008

• Responsible for teaching first/second grade students with emotional disabilities
• Taught as substitute for Autism Classroom, ages 6-12

Instructor Level II

October 2007 – June 2008

• Responsible for assisted teaching for students with autism in the high school classroom, ages 14-21
• Substitute taught in teachers absence

Behavior Specialist, ABA

TUCCI Learning Solutions October 2008 – August 2009

• Responsible for working with children with autism, carrying out behavioral and instructional programs
• Collaborated with the Program Director, Behavior Analyst, Clinical Director, in conjunction with parents/guardians and educators in the development of behavioral plans and interventions

Internship Experience

MSW Intern
Kaiser Permanente Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department September 2010 – May 2011 Provided clinical treatment; assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention to children and adolescents experiencing mental health problems as well as their family

• Worked in collaboration with multidisciplinary professional team regarding patients’ treatment plan
• Co-lead group therapy for children ages 7-10 and children ages 11-13 diagnosed with an anxiety disorder
• Co-developed workshop for children experiencing bullying and their parents
• Assisted in hospital rounds in Pediatric Intensive Unit in the main hospital- provided assessment and referral

MSW Intern
New Directions for Health September 2009 – May 2010

• Responsible for intensive case management for clients in the homeless population referred to program through partnering hospitals
• Collaborated in the creation of a treatment programs for clients suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders
• Worked in collaboration with psychologists, doctors, and social workers to determine client needs and appropriate available resources

Skills

• Fluent in the Portuguese language
• Proficient in the Spanish language

Trainings

• Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3) February 2016
• Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social Emotional (ASQ-SE) February 2016
• Falling in Love: Neuroscience, Attachment and Play March 2016
• Navigating the Special Education Referral Maze for Young Children March 2016
• PCIT for Traumatized Children March 2016

• Special Topics in Special Needs:
• Children with Autism and Anxiety April 2016
• Fragile X and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome April 2016
• Resiliency after Childhood Trauma March 2016
• Sensory Topics and Feeding Challenges December 2016
• Child Abuse Symposium April 2016
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy May 2016
• Attachment Spectrum Disorders June 2016  Best Practices in the Treatment of Abused Children and Their Families July 2016
• The Biology of Resilience July 2016
• The Neurobiology of Trauma and Its Application August 2016
• Beyond the Bench: Juvenile Dependency September 2016
• Understanding and Treating Family Violence September 2016
• Emotional and Social Transitions: Challenges and Rewards in the Older Population November 2017
• The Mystery of Risk: Alcohol, Pregnancy and the Vulnerable Child November 2017
• Supporting Father and Male Caregiver Engagement February 2017