BSW Field Profiles 2023-24

BSW Shakira Ramos 2022 Agency Name: Empowerment Behavioral Health LLC Profile: Empowerment Behavioral Health is an agency that provides counseling and behavioral services in Berks County. The agency offers services such as psycho-sexual evaluations, mental health evaluations, individual and group therapy and school based counseling services. Field Placement Responsibilities: At Empowerment, I am placed in the school-based counseling program which allows me to shadow client's sessions and evaluations at the schools within the Wilson School District. I am also responsible for receiving and verifying referrals, verifying client's insurance, and reaching out to clients or contact provided by the referral source for any additional information needed. I also transcribe the psychiatrist's client evaluations and serve as a translator for Spanish speaking clients and/or families. Future Goals: As future goals I would like to gain experience in the mental health field and obtain an MSW. I would like to eventually get licensed as a clinical social worker and become a therapist. Department of Social Work

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