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
Tucson, AZ
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
Tucson, AZ
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
Tucson, AZ
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
Tucson, AZ
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
Tucson, AZ
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