Cary Sanchez, LCSW

Education

• University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl.
• Master of Social Work
• Master Level Courses in Gerontology
• Multicultural Mental Health Training Program
• Interdisciplinary Team Function and Culturally Sensitive Practice
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis

Additional Training

• Approved Provider for the State of Florida’s Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course
• Developed approved curriculum for State of Florida’s Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course
• Competency Assessor for Hillsborough County
• Long-Term Care Planning for Seniors
• Certified Hospice Volunteer
• Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA)
• Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Trainer

Experience

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator

As a mediator I employ a variety of tools to help individuals, families, groups and organizations move from conflict to resolution. The skills I have learned through my practice as a Social Worker give me the ability to understand underlying motivations involved in conflict, and to address highly emotional and sensitive issues with compassion 

Medical Social Worker, ACE Homecare, Tampa, FL

• Visit clients in their home or in hospital setting to provide client and family member clinical counseling and crisis intervention.
• Assist patients and families in coping with illness or inhibit recovery and rehabilitation.
• Complete full psychosocial assessments and referrals to community agencies.
• Treatment of mental, emotional disturbances, and substance abuse/chemical dependency.
• Provide cognitive therapy to individuals and caregivers who are struggling with loss of control issues and future planning.
• Provide clinical counseling and intervention for caregivers of individuals experiencing memory loss due to the aging process, dementia, or other medical diagnosis.
• Provide psycho-educational and support groups on a variety of topics.
• Facilitate Alzheimer’s Disease family support groups.

Instructor: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

In the capacity of a consultant, I provide comprehensive trainings on Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders to Assisted Living (ALF) personnel in the tri-county area

Oncology Social Worker, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, I provided skilled psychosocial services, assisting patients and their family members cope with cancer and its treatment in the following ways:

• Clinical Counseling and Crisis Intervention: provided supportive and compassionate care to patients and families- assisting them with exploring the emotional impact of the diagnosis.
• Discharge Planning: coordinated services such as hospice, home health, long-term placement, transportation, with the goal of ensuring continuity of care post discharge.
• Information and Referral: assisted patients with identifying needs, and coordinate referrals to appropriate community services.
• Family Support Groups: co-facilitated a children’s group designed to assist children adjust to the changes that occur when a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer.

Social Work Intern, James A. Haley, VA Hospital, Tampa, Fl.

As member of an interdisciplinary team I provided social work expertise in the planning and intervention processes. I provided professional social work services directly to veterans and their families. I completed the following three rotations:

• 1st rotation: Social Rehabilitation Program: Conducted individual and group treatment with VA clients in an outpatient mental health transition program.
• 2nd rotation: Inpatient medicine: Assisted with discharge planning, completed psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial education. I also completed some preliminary data for the pilot program Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB).
• 3rd rotation: Nursing Home Care Unit: Completed intensive psychosocial assessments and education, individual, family, and group therapy, and discharge planning.

Behavior Analyst, Hillsborough Association for Retarded Citizens

• Provided behavioral services for individuals with the dual diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome by generating, implementing, and monitoring functional assessments and behavior plans.
• Conducted monthly staff orientation/training on Alzheimer’s Disease and its effects.

Administrator/Activity Coordinator, Angel’s Garden, Adult Living Facility

• Led and directed the overall operations of the facility.
• Developed operational budget, capital requirements, and public relations.
• Developed strategies regarding labor, occupancy expenses, and quality of service.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised employees.

Pro-Bono Work

• Clinical counseling for teenagers struggling with emotional issues.
• Clinical counseling for individuals struggling with Bulimia.
• Crisis intervention and counseling.
• Clinical counseling for families and couples.

Special Skills

Languages: Can read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.

I am a self motivated individual who has a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, which are necessary when working with individuals/families in crisis. I have counseled many different families and have a lot of experience counseling families dealing with a host of differing emotional and psychological issues. I work well with high conflict/high stress situations and am able to de-escalate and focus on the matter at hand. I have also worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities. I have also specialized in Gerontology and understand the complexities involved in end of life care and long-term care planning.