Experience

Haynes Family of Programs

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Therapist

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  La Verne, California Wraparound Services



California State University, Los Angeles

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee/Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area - Provide weekly counseling and crisis counseling services and for a diverse set of children and adults - Co-facilitate individual, group, couples and family therapy sessions dealing with a wide range of issues such as trauma, depression, self-injury, interpersonal conflict, domestic violence, developmental disorders, substance abuse - Employ a variety of theoretical perspectives to conduct individual and family evaluations, while developing and implementing comprehensive treatment… Show more - Provide weekly counseling and crisis counseling services and for a diverse set of children and adults - Co-facilitate individual, group, couples and family therapy sessions dealing with a wide range of issues such as trauma, depression, self-injury, interpersonal conflict, domestic violence, developmental disorders, substance abuse - Employ a variety of theoretical perspectives to conduct individual and family evaluations, while developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans - Attend group and individual supervision meetings on a weekly basis to broaden counseling skills and to provide feedback and consultation for colleagues

• Resident Advisor

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area - Manage a resident community of 60 diverse undergraduate students by responding to student needs and exercising mediation and counseling skills for a variety of personal and academic issues - Collaborate with residential staff to creatively program and coordinate resident life events, maintaining an interactive social atmosphere and supporting successful student learning outcomes - Perform resident life office and on-call duties such as answering student and staff questions, responding… Show more - Manage a resident community of 60 diverse undergraduate students by responding to student needs and exercising mediation and counseling skills for a variety of personal and academic issues - Collaborate with residential staff to creatively program and coordinate resident life events, maintaining an interactive social atmosphere and supporting successful student learning outcomes - Perform resident life office and on-call duties such as answering student and staff questions, responding to crisis situations and enforcing university and housing policy - Document detailed and objective incident reports and duty logs to communicate policy violations with housing supervisors and staff - Developed and facilitated "Hey Baby"​ programming, raising awareness about sexual harassment and providing on-campus, off-campus and Title IX resources - Developed and facilitated "Blurred Lines" programming, raising awareness about sexual violence on college campuses in collaboration with Peace Over Violence - Developed and facilitated “Mental Health Awareness Month” programming, including a mental health screening, suicide prevention training, self-care workshop and a poetry festival addressing stigmatization

• Graduate Assistant

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area - Courses: Laws Relating to the Child & Family, The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child Maltreatment & Family Violence, Addiction Counseling, Behavioral Counseling & Self Management - Assisted faculty with evaluating, grading and providing feedback for both undergraduate and graduate student assignments - Independently developed rubrics and grading schemes to ensure standardization and objectivity - Performed a variety of administrative tasks including the preparation of lecture material… Show more - Courses: Laws Relating to the Child & Family, The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child Maltreatment & Family Violence, Addiction Counseling, Behavioral Counseling & Self Management - Assisted faculty with evaluating, grading and providing feedback for both undergraduate and graduate student assignments - Independently developed rubrics and grading schemes to ensure standardization and objectivity - Performed a variety of administrative tasks including the preparation of lecture material, data entry and analysis, proctoring exams and troubleshooting technology related issues - Responded to student questions and provided referrals for a variety of on-campus resources - Enforced university policies regarding academic honesty and demonstrated a working knowledge of professional ethics and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)



Alhambra Unified School District

• Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area - Participated in 450 supervised hours of pre-degree counseling fieldwork at an elementary/middle school setting - Gathered information to accurately assess and diagnose students, in order to collaboratively establish specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-constrained treatment plans - Applied a variety of theoretical approaches in providing clinical therapeutic services for students on a weekly basis, while continually reassessing individual progress/data and adapting… Show more - Participated in 450 supervised hours of pre-degree counseling fieldwork at an elementary/middle school setting - Gathered information to accurately assess and diagnose students, in order to collaboratively establish specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-constrained treatment plans - Applied a variety of theoretical approaches in providing clinical therapeutic services for students on a weekly basis, while continually reassessing individual progress/data and adapting interventions - Clearly and accurately communicated goals, interventions, responses and plans through written documentation in accordance with LA County Department of Mental Health standards - Provided advocacy and community resources to support overall student success Show less



Alhambra Unified School District

• School Counseling/Child Welfare and Attendance Intern

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Alhambra, California - Participated in 450 supervised hours of PPS fieldwork and 150 supervised hours of CWA fieldwork by delivering comprehensive school counseling programs in high school, elementary school, agency, and district level settings - Managed a diverse caseload of students by providing weekly support, referrals, and advocacy in the domains of academic, career, and personal/social development - Consulted and collaborated with school staff, administration, law enforcement and social services in… Show more - Participated in 450 supervised hours of PPS fieldwork and 150 supervised hours of CWA fieldwork by delivering comprehensive school counseling programs in high school, elementary school, agency, and district level settings - Managed a diverse caseload of students by providing weekly support, referrals, and advocacy in the domains of academic, career, and personal/social development - Consulted and collaborated with school staff, administration, law enforcement and social services in conducting suicide assessments, threat assessments, child abuse reports, and crisis response - Designed and implemented psychoeducational groups for students struggling with relationship issues - Contributed to bi-weekly Student Attendance Review Board meetings at the Alhambra Police Department and responded to other student attendance issues through parent conference interventions Show less



Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Co-op Student

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Whitby, Ontario - Assisted a multidisciplinary team in planning the implementation of a hospital-wide electronic healthcare records database - Coordinated meetings with staff to assess the workflows of each discipline and treatment program through shadowing, interviewing and surveying mental healthcare workers - Developed questionnaires, surveys and assessment tools using Microsoft applications and created process maps and gap analysis reports to communicate findings - Traveled to outpatient clinics… Show more - Assisted a multidisciplinary team in planning the implementation of a hospital-wide electronic healthcare records database - Coordinated meetings with staff to assess the workflows of each discipline and treatment program through shadowing, interviewing and surveying mental healthcare workers - Developed questionnaires, surveys and assessment tools using Microsoft applications and created process maps and gap analysis reports to communicate findings - Traveled to outpatient clinics and attended conferences on behalf of the team to form a bridge of communication to other departments and programs - Assisted with change management of clinician workflows using LEAN Kaizen methodologies Show less



Public and Business Service Delivery | Services au public et aux entreprises

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Service Representative (Health Card Services)

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Toronto, Canada Area - Provided consistent and outstanding customer service to the public within the busiest, most diverse office in Ontario - Applied and communicated the Health Insurance Act in assessing client eligibility for Ontario Health Insurance - Used discretion and analytical problem-solving skills in cases of unique client circumstances - Demonstrated a working knowledge of professional ethics in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario