Rigel Dominguez
Therapist/Clinical Supervisor at Imperial County Office of Education- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
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Custody Evaluation and Court Ordered Mediation
Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) -
Domestic Violence Specialist
ANTELOPE VALLEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL -
EMDR Trained
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
California Board of Behavioral Sciences -
Licensed Professional Counselor
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners -
National Certified Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors
Experience
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Imperial County Office of Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Therapist/Clinical Supervisor
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Jul 2007 - Present
Conduct clinical assessments using standardized testing tools to evaluate and diagnose children identified as victims of abuse, crime or trauma per the DSM 5. Provide crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, psychotherapy, family services and case management for referred children. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and coordinated care with the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District personnel and other service providers. Maintain case notes, provide behavior management and social skills training, and serve as the Primary Liaison for school district crisis team and suicide intervention. Provided administrative and clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Therapist Interns. Provided weekly clinical supervision and evaluation of interns, review counseling sessions, evaluation intern counseling skills, assist in development of intern’s professional identity and counseling skills.
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Healthy Families Consultant
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
Provided multi-disciplinary support training sessions, supervision, and consultation for Healthy Families of Arizona teams serving the zero to five population. Evaluated and reviewed Ages and Stages Questionnaires. Provided training in the following areas: infant-toddler mental health, medical needs of children and families, substance abuse disorders, domestic violence, parent-child interaction, school readiness, child abuse and child maltreatment issues, methods for strengthening and engaging families, general mental health education, and methods for building protective factors in the home.
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Child and Family Services
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Supervisor
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2007
Developed a residential program according to Arizona’s Best Practices. Reviewed and developed agency policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Regional Behavioral Health Authority and Office of Behavioral Health Licensing. Provided clinical and administrative supervision, including providing in-home training, auditing charts, and conducting weekly staff meetings. Trained and supervised staff providing direct-care services, including case management, counseling, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, documentation, and development of treatment plans. Facilitated Child and Family Team Meetings, administered assessments, screened for behavioral health issues, and provided professional treatment recommendations to collaborating agencies, participated in court hearings as the behavioral health representative, and provided individual, group, and family counseling. Assessed clients in crisis and provided recommendations for appropriate level of care.
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The EXCEL group
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Translation and Localization
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mental Health Clinician
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Nov 2004 - Jun 2006
Adult Outpatient: Administered assessments and screenings for adults with co-occurring disorders. Implemented individualized treatment plans and coordinated care with other service providers. Provided group, individual, and family therapy following the MATRIX model of recovery, as well as addressed issues pertaining to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other DSM-IV diagnoses. Managed a high volume of caseloads (up to 120). Assisted in completion of court-ordered evaluations, conducted specialized assessments for persons with serious mental illness (SMI) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Provided court-ordered therapy groups, as well as facilitated the Intensive Outpatient Program (15 hours of group weekly).Bridges Resource and Stabilization Center for Families: Designed and implemented a comprehensive substance abuse program for the residential treatment facility according to the best practices of the state of Arizona, SAMSHA, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Provided individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents with substance use disorders. Implemented individualized service plans, administered assessments, and coordinated care with other service providers. Provided clinical supervision and oversight to the behavioral health team.
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ANTELOPE VALLEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapist
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Jan 2003 - Oct 2004
Provided both group and individual therapy for victims of domestic violence and their children. Completed DSM-IV diagnoses, psychosocial histories, and individualized treatment plans. Maintained case notes, as well as participated in weekly therapeutic staff reviews. Served as on-call therapist for times of crises and provided clinical supervision for shelter staff and Domestic Violence Specialist. Provided training to persons interested in obtaining their certificate as a Domestic Violence Specialist (40-hour California approved training). Assisted in grant writing and the development of the substance abuse component to shelter program (Genesis Program).
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Chestnut Ridge Hospital
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mental Health Specialist
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Oct 2001 - Aug 2002
Worked on several inpatient psychiatric units, including the Dual Diagnosis Unit, Acute Adult Unit, Patient Intensive Care Unit, Acute Adolescent Unit, Dual Diagnosis Unit for Adolescents, and Adolescent Sexual Offenders Unit. Facilitated group discussions, provided behavior modification, supervised visitations, and assisted with electric convulsive therapy with attending psychiatrist and psychologist. Maintained a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients. Implemented proper interventions and documented patient responses. Identified thought patterns and processes according to the patient’s psychiatric diagnoses and implemented proper interventions according to the master treatment plan.
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Therapist Intern
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Aug 2001 - Mar 2002
Conducted both individual and group counseling with individual whom suffered personal or drug-related problems. Performed intakes and conducted alcohol education courses. Administered assessments: Addiction Severity index, Alcohol Use Profile, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the SAAST Conducted both individual and group counseling with individual whom suffered personal or drug-related problems. Performed intakes and conducted alcohol education courses. Administered assessments: Addiction Severity index, Alcohol Use Profile, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the SAAST
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Education
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2000 - 2002
West Virginia University
MA, Counseling -
1998 - 2000
University of California San Diego
BS, Clinical Psychology
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