Jade Begay
Tucson
Summary
Compassionate Master of Social Work (MSW) skilled in behavioral health, community outreach, and trauma-informed care. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and implements crisis intervention for diverse populations, including veterans and youth. Knowledgeable in community-based behavioral health services, maintaining high standards of ethics and professionalism. Holds State of AZ Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card and proficient in MS Office.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Social Worker
Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Health Care System
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for a diverse veteran population to evaluate patients emotional, social, medical and financial needs.
- Coordinated care, identified resources, and facilitated safe transitions from hospital to home or community agencies, ensuring continuity of care for veterans.
- Provided immediate emotional support to veterans and families, helping them cope with sudden illness, trauma, and grief during critical moments.
- Conduct suicide risk assessments, CRSE, and safety plans.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and other health care professionals to develop and implement care plans.
- Advocated for and educated families on medical diagnoses, assisted with insurance and financial issues, promoting patient rights and enhancing understanding of care processes.
Substitute Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Executed lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, enhancing engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to effectively implement lesson plans and activities, supporting curriculum goals.
- Managed classroom behavior to foster positive learning environment and student participation.
- Fostered a respectful classroom culture through active listening and encouragement.
Health Care for Homeless Care Social Work Intern
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Evaluated transitional housing sites to assess living environments and identify best practices.
- Engaged with Housing Urban Development VA Supportive Housing social workers to enhance housing stability initiatives.
- Collaborated with primary care social worker to enhance outreach efforts for homeless populations.
- Supported a national surge event focusing on providing housing for an extensive population of homeless veterans over one week.
- Reviewed social work supervisor interactions with veterans at a walk-in clinic focused on transitional housing solutions.
- Acquired mental health case management skills for at-risk individuals' support.
- Aided a substance abuse worker in executing therapeutic interventions in a relapse prevention group.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives and led tours of diverse homeless shelters to raise awareness.
- I explored discharge options with the community center social worker.
- Observed and learned about patient advocacy best practices from a renal social worker.
- Observed and tracked participation in substance use disorder treatment groups, ensuring adherence to program protocols.
Behavioral Health Technician
Banner University Medical Center
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored patient conditions every fifteen minutes and documented vital signs to ensure timely interventions.
- Recorded observations of patient behavior and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted in delivering comprehensive care to psychiatric patients under the guidance of a registered nurse.
- Maintained safety and organization in clinical settings.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and community transfers to facilitate seamless transitions in care.
Substance Abuse Outreach Coordinator/Case Manager
Cope Community Services
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Serve as the main contact for all members, activities, and services funded by the Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG).
- Coordinated community outreach to providers and stakeholders, increasing referrals for eligible children and adolescents.
- Performed detailed assessments for eligibility.
- Conducted follow-ups on service delivery recommendations, and educated members about available options.
- Performed comprehensive intakes, service plans, and crisis plans.
- Delivered specialized care to children with behavioral health challenges in Tucson Unified School District.
- Facilitated engaging activities that fostered positive behavior among participants. to foster positive behavior.
- Collaborated during on-site meetings and individual supervision.
- Promoted COPE Community Services at various community events, focusing on mental and physical wellness.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12-2025
Bachelor of Education - Communication Disorders
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2018
Skills
- Case management
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Case documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic approach
Timeline
Acute Care Social Worker
Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Health Care System
01.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.2025 - 01.2026
Health Care for Homeless Care Social Work Intern
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
05.2025 - 12.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Banner University Medical Center
02.2025 - 08.2025
Substance Abuse Outreach Coordinator/Case Manager
Cope Community Services
12.2023 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Education - Communication Disorders
New Mexico State University
Master of Social Work -
Western New Mexico University