1. Misty Ogsaen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #74061
1105 Ramona Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Phone: (916) 880 ­ 2166
Ogsaen@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To grow professionally, while working with independent and professional responsibility, providing
specialized levels of care to individuals dealing with complex, individual, and family problems.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Exceptional Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills Extensive Group Therapy &
Referral Specialist Program Development Individual Therapy Experience
Administrative Management Works very well under pressure Forensic Assessments
Excellent at Multi­Tasking Team Building Development STABLE, LS/CMI, ABLE
Critical Thinking Skills Excellent Time Management Abilities
Curriculum Development Professional Writing Skills
Goal Setting and Implementation Excellent Communication Skills via
Strong Research Aptitude written, verbal, and electronic means
Exceptional Attention to Detail Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
Public Speaking Experience Great Team Player, Highly Motivated
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Sharper Future, Social Habilitation & Relapse Prevention, San Diego, CA 05/2015 ­ Present, 40 hrs
Forensic Clinician, Sexual Offender Treatment Center ~ Social Worker
● Personal dedication to the goal of preventing sexual victimization and criminal recidivism
● Significant experience providing Forensic Assessments and Group/Individual Treatment to Adult Sex
Offenders
● Ability to work very well with a diverse, mandated, and challenging population
● Maintains open lines of communication with the Parole Agents and the Parole Office regarding client’s
progress in treatment
● Ability to organize and conduct seven treatment groups per week, servicing over 65 clients on a weekly
basis
● Produces monthly reports for the Parole Agent on each client’s participation level during group and
individual therapy sessions
● Maintains client file in accordance with California State Law
● Participates in a multi­disciplinary team, as an integral member and client advocate
● Collaboratively creates a comprehensive treatment plan and updates treatment plan with client on a time
sensitive basis
● Acts as a resource and referral specialist on community resources for client, focusing on employment and
housing opportunities to assist clients with economic and housing instability and legal restrictions
● Created and maintains an agency Resource Binder that contains updated 290­friendly services
● Maintains multiple spreadsheets with client data, parole information, & group/individual treatment
information, completing the required reports in a time sensitive manner
● Current Certification by the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB)
Veterans Resource Centers of America, Behavioral Health Clinic, Sacramento, CA 08/2013 – 05/2015, 40 hrs
Mental Health Therapist & Women Veterans Case Manager ~ Social Worker
● Ability to work well with a diverse population of clients, in varying states of addiction recovery and/or
mental health disorders, while being sensitive to his or her physical, emotional, and psychological needs
● Experience working with the Military homeless population, alcohol/drug abuse, and co­occurring mental
health disorders
● Continuously built relationships with Military organizations, veterans associations, and other outside
organizations
● Worked closely with clients with suicidal ideation, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Traumatic Brain
Injuries
● Provided individual and group therapy to clients in the Residential Behavioral Health Center and Women's
Transitional Housing Programs

2. ● Documented client clinical progress and other significant events in locked individual client case file
● Maintained strictest confidentiality with regard to client’s privacy
● Performed intake, bio­psycho­social needs and clinical assessments and conducted thorough discharge
planning with clients based on current needs
● Collaboratively created a comprehensive Individual Treatment Plan and maintained plan with clients
● Ability to effectively plan and conduct psycho­educational sessions, counsel clients on progress within his
or her recovery, and assist clients in developing and executing their individual treatment plans
● Current working knowledge of community resources available to assist clients with health and recovery
issues and advocates with outside agencies on the client's behalf
● Provided crisis intervention and mediation services on a daily basis
● Participated in, and contributes to, weekly Clinical Case Management Meetings and Client Review Teams
● Worked collaboratively with the Special Needs Coordinator, BHC Program Manager, and VA Liaisons on all
aspects of the Behavioral Health Treatment Program and Women's Transitional Housing Program
● Supervised residential clients in his or her daily activities, enforcing program rules, schedules, and
behaviors
● Strong knowledge of housing and income resources, such as SSI, SSDI, Service and Non­Service
Connected Pensions and the VA claim process
Another Choice Another Chance, Adolescent Treatment Center, Sacramento, CA 04/2013 – 08/2013, 40 hrs
Trauma Clinician ~ Social Worker
● Provided individual and family therapy to “at­risk” youth and their families
● Conducted home & school visits based on client need and recommendations from treatment team
● Maintain a caseload of up to 30+ clients
● Completed intake, admissions/discharges, and clinical assessments
● Created treatment plans identifying short & long term goals, addressing the needs of the client
fully
● Completed five axis diagnosis based on the DSM­IV­TR
● Worked collaboratively with clients, families and other professionals in the community
● Attended meetings with treatment team addressing needs of clients
● Facilitated psycho­education and/or process groups, as needed
Veterans Resource Centers of America, Behavioral Health Center, Sacramento, CA 09/2012 – 04/2013, 25 hrs
Mental Health Clinician ~ MSW Intern with the University of Southern California
● Made referrals to community resources as necessary to assist clients with goals outlined in treatment plan
and advocated with outside agencies on the client’s behalf
● Strong knowledge of housing and income resources, such as SSI and Shelter Plus Care, VA Benefits
● Current working knowledge of other community resources available to assist clients with health and
recovery issues
● Facilitated mental health and addiction groups and conducted individual therapy sessions
St. John’s Shelter for Women & Children, Non­Profit Agency, Sacramento, CA 11/2011 – 07/2012, 25 hrs
Clinical Case Manager ~ MSW Intern with the University of Southern California
● Provided individualized case management services to homeless women and children
● Conducted suicidal, bio­psycho­social, and behavioral assessments as needed
● Assisted with the development of therapy programs and curriculum at the shelter
● Helped design, create, implement, and enforce agency procedures, policies, and regulations
● Maintained weekly progress reports, status updates, and client budgets
● Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs setting relevant goals for present and
future
● Managed interpersonal relationships and conflicts among the clients & provided mediation for client/staff
disputes
● Acted as resource and referral specialist on community resources for clientele
● Participated in clinical staff discussions regarding client treatment plans
● Trained incoming Interns on all functions of shelters area of responsibility
● Interfaced with government agencies on behalf of clients as the situation warranted
● Attended family court with clients in order to help assist clients with family reunification
● Heavily assisted clientele with suicide prevention, intervention, and aftercare therapy

3. MILITARY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Family Readiness Group, Joint Base Lewis­McCord, WA 01/2009 – 09/2011, 5­15 hrs
Point of Contact & Treasurer ~ Intern Position
● Experience working with military rank structure, Command Teams, Military protocols and culture
● Monthly health and welfare checks with families assigned
● Worked to maintain open line of communication and to establish a strong relationship with families
● Telephone calls made to check on any problems and concerns within each assigned family; advised the
families of any support channels and local resources they could utilize
● Distributed all information sent through the Family Readiness Group (FRG) chain of command
● Worked to identify family member concerns arising in the support circle and communicate those concerns
back to the company FRG Leader
● Maintained discretion when dealing with rumors, problems within families, and all other issues in
accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974
● Actively supported the FRG as a whole, being present at all meetings and functions
● Handled all matters with the strictest confidentiality
● Prepared form SS4 and applied to the IRS for employee ID number for Bank Accounts
● Maintained FRG Fund records and ledger; kept it up to date at all times; retained a copy of all receipts
● Received and counted all funds submitted from fundraisers; prepared deposit slips, and deposited funds
into FRG Account
● Disbursed checks in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice guidelines
● Reviewed monthly bank statements and reconciled with ledger; called bank about any discrepancies
● Prepared monthly reports and presented them to the Chain of Command; conducted funds brief at monthly
meetings
● Prepared annual reports for Inspector General compliance inspections/audits
● Ensured FRG fund activities were conducted in accordance with in the Uniform Code of Military Justice
procedures
● Coordinated opportunities for fundraising at the battalion level
EDUCATION:
University of Southern California, Masters in Social Work 4/2013
Bachelor in Science, Human Service Management 1/2011
Graduate of Irmo High School, South Carolina 6/1999
HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS:
● Phi Alpha Honor Society through the University of Southern California’s MSW Program
● Concentration in Military Social Work with emphasis in ** Mental Health **
● Specialized course work in PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma, and Military Families
● Graduated with Honors, both in my undergraduate and graduate programs
● Several Volunteer Awards from the Family Readiness Group
● Family Readiness Leadership Award
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
National Association of Social Workers 2013
International Federation of Social Workers 2013
National Alliance on Mental Illness Member 2013
NCTSN – National Child Traumatic Stress Network 2013
Professional Licenses ~ Licensed Clinical Social Worker #74061, CA
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