Irene Amezcua

Irene Amezcua is an experienced social worker currently serving as an Intensive Care Coordinator at CareOregon since August 2023. Previously, Irene worked as a Medical Social Worker on a per diem basis at Providence Health & Services, focusing on both adult and pediatric units. From August 2021 to August 2023, Irene was a School Social Worker in the Beaverton School District, providing individual and group counseling, crisis response, and behavioral plans for students. Irene's earlier experience includes serving as a Clinical Care Coordinator at Sequoia Mental Health Services, where services were tailored for individuals with persistent mental illness, particularly within the Latino community. Additionally, Irene interned at Kaiser Permanente, contributing to interdisciplinary teams and conducting psychosocial assessments. Irene holds a Master of Social Work from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Oregon.