Program Director

• Oct 2022 - Present

Case Manager

• May 2019 - Oct 2022

• Provide individual counseling to a caseload of up to 18 adolescents at a time to improve their mental health.• Facilitate psychoeducational groups to increase adolescents’ awareness of and strategies for managing their mental health.• Conduct adolescents' intakes, CRAFFT screenings, biopsychosocial evaluations, and WORC Assessments 1 and 2 to meet DOHMH requirements.• Collaborate with adolescents to complete quarterly service plans designed to assist them in identifying and making progress toward their educational, vocational, and social/emotional/behavioral goals. • Complete progress notes in a timely manner to ensure proper documentation of content and interventions in sessions.• Responsible for receiving referrals and coordinating intakes for all potentially admitted adolescents.• Assist in training clinical interns in the intake process and provide ongoing support.• While holding limited permit, participated in weekly supervision with clinical supervisor to address concerns and receive support. Show less

Clinical Mental Health Intern

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

• Provided individual counseling to a caseload of seven adolescents at a time to improve their mental health.• Facilitated psychoeducational groups to increase adolescents’ awareness of and strategies for managing their mental health.• Conducted adolescents' intakes, CRAFFT screenings, biopsychosocial evaluations, and WORC Assessments 1 and 2 to meet DOHMH requirements.• Collaborated with adolescents to complete quarterly service plans designed to assist them in identifying and making progress toward their educational, vocational, and social/emotional/behavioral goals. • Completed progress notes in a timely manner to ensure proper documentation of content and interventions in sessions.• Participated in weekly supervision with clinical supervisor to address concerns and receive support. Show less

Note Taker and Exam Administrator at Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities

• Jan 2018 - May 2019

• Attended lectures and took detailed notes for a student requiring accommodations. • Edited notes for completeness and comprehension. • Emailed notes to supervisor within 24 hours of lecture. • Administered exam and monitored student requiring accommodations. • Maintained test security and integrity of test materials. • Communicated with student and coworkers to solve problems. • Attended lectures and took detailed notes for a student requiring accommodations. • Edited notes for completeness and comprehension. • Emailed notes to supervisor within 24 hours of lecture. • Administered exam and monitored student requiring accommodations. • Maintained test security and integrity of test materials. • Communicated with student and coworkers to solve problems.

Student Therapist

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

• Provided individual counseling to a caseload of two clients in order to improve their mental health. • Conducted intake assessments with clients to obtain background information and assess risk. • Collaborated with clients to complete service plans designed to assist them in identifying symptoms, goals, and treatment strategies. • Presented cases and participated in weekly group supervision. • Provided individual counseling to a caseload of two clients in order to improve their mental health. • Conducted intake assessments with clients to obtain background information and assess risk. • Collaborated with clients to complete service plans designed to assist them in identifying symptoms, goals, and treatment strategies. • Presented cases and participated in weekly group supervision.

Staff Developer

• Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

• Developed training materials, utilizing Word and Excel, designed to orient staff to working in mental health care and to meet Community Care Licensing requirements. • Provided new hire intakes and orientations as well as Medi-Cal documentation trainings for all new staff at seven facilities. • Conducted quarterly training audits to meet Community Care Licensing requirements. • Facilitated individual and group rehabilitation counseling at three residential facilities in order to assist adult and elderly clients with severe mental illness in skill development, wellness, and recovery. • Completed documentation such as progress notes, treatment plans, and psychosocial assessments to meet Medi-Cal compliance. • Currently working on an on-call basis. Show less

Mental Health Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

• Provided case management as well as individual and group rehabilitation counseling to assist adult and elderly clients with severe mental illness in skill development, wellness, and recovery. • Collaborated with local and county mental health services to link residents to external services. • Met billing requirements and Medi-Cal documentation such as progress notes, service plans, and psychosocial assessments. • Received two excellence awards for providing quality services to clients. Show less

In Home Support Staff

• Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

• Supervised and ensured the safety of client with schizophrenia throughout daily and nightly activities. • Assisted with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, and transportation. • Communicated with employees through online logs. • Supervised and ensured the safety of client with schizophrenia throughout daily and nightly activities. • Assisted with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, and transportation. • Communicated with employees through online logs.

Residential Counselor Intern

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

• Provided social and emotional support to adolescent group home residents preparing for emancipation and successful independence. • Planned, organized, and implemented therapeutic activities. • Supervised and ensured safety of residents throughout daily activities. • Assisted with daily activities such as cooking, helping the residents with their homework, and various needs. • Communicated with employees through weekly meetings, written logs, and emails. • Provided social and emotional support to adolescent group home residents preparing for emancipation and successful independence. • Planned, organized, and implemented therapeutic activities. • Supervised and ensured safety of residents throughout daily activities. • Assisted with daily activities such as cooking, helping the residents with their homework, and various needs. • Communicated with employees through weekly meetings, written logs, and emails.