Michelle Alfaro

Recreational Therapist at Southern California Hospitals

Michelle Alfaro, MSW, ASW, PPSC, currently serves as a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Health Provider at Northeast Valley Health Corporation, focusing on comprehensive mental health support. With experience as a Recreational Therapist and Rehabilitation Therapist Aide at Southern California Hospitals, as well as a Mental Health Specialist/Clinical Social Worker at LA Family Housing, Michelle has provided direct clinical intervention to individuals experiencing homelessness. Past roles include internships at both Santa Monica-Malibu and Los Angeles Unified School Districts, where clinical and psychiatric social work skills were developed. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Ventura College.

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Southern California Hospitals

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Southern California Hospitals are located in some of the hottest destinations, including Hollywood, Culver City and Van Nuys. With a combined bed capacity of over 570 beds, the three-hospital system represents the fourth-largest combined facility in the greater Los Angeles region. Culver City: Now at 420 beds, our Culver City facility is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists. Hollywood: Southern California Hospital at Hollywood provides comprehensive, high-quality medical care. As an acute care facility, we have physicians and specialists on staff for the following: cardiology, pulmonology, internal medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics, hematology, endocrinology, podiatry, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, urology, plastic surgery, and more. Additionally, a 24-hour urgent care doctor is on duty. Van Nuys: As an acute inpatient and outpatient behavioral health hospital, our San Fernando Valley Van Nuy's location provides services designed to help a patient’s psychological well-being. These services include round-the-clock nursing care, daily medical management by internists and psychiatrists, as well as daily group therapy led by social service staff and recreation therapy staff. This therapy is to help patients with their social and communication skills.


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