Program Supervisor

• Sep 2021 - Present

Clinical Case Manager

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

A clinical case manager, at Strengths Based Case Management, who is currently responsible for maintaining a caseload of 40 clients who suffer from a severe mental illness or co-occurring disorders. As a clinical case manager, I assist clients with their psychosocial rehabilitation process in order to assist them to function in the community in the least restrictive environment. I work side by side with clients with care coordination with providers, evaluations/assessments, placement assistance,… Show more A clinical case manager, at Strengths Based Case Management, who is currently responsible for maintaining a caseload of 40 clients who suffer from a severe mental illness or co-occurring disorders. As a clinical case manager, I assist clients with their psychosocial rehabilitation process in order to assist them to function in the community in the least restrictive environment. I work side by side with clients with care coordination with providers, evaluations/assessments, placement assistance, psycho-educational counseling, treatment planning, housing assistance, family support, resource referrals and linkage, advocacy, assistance with daily living skills and money management, social skills, monitoring of symptoms, support, and individualized therapeutic interventions to assist in reaching their goals. With providing a wide range of services, our program strives to instill hope and empower those we serve to succeed in the community. We offer a wealth of available resources and tools allows those we serve to receive the support needed to achieve a productive life. Our services are focused on each client’s strengths, which we help them build on to achieve their goals.

Skills System Facilitator

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

A Skills System Facilitator who is trained in Skills System created by Julie Brown. The Skills System is based on DBT and is an adaptive coping skills curriculum that helps individuals with learning challenges to improve emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation skills. As a Skills System Facilitator, I utilize and teach the Skills System in individual therapy of 6 clients as well as facilitate a group for dual diagnosed patients with developmental disabilities and mental health… Show more A Skills System Facilitator who is trained in Skills System created by Julie Brown. The Skills System is based on DBT and is an adaptive coping skills curriculum that helps individuals with learning challenges to improve emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation skills. As a Skills System Facilitator, I utilize and teach the Skills System in individual therapy of 6 clients as well as facilitate a group for dual diagnosed patients with developmental disabilities and mental health disabilities. During individual and group therapy, I teach and utilize the Skills System to assist dual diagnosed clients who may suffer from angry outbursts, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty controlling impulses, and low frustration tolerance, in improving their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation skills. Show less A Skills System Facilitator who is trained in Skills System created by Julie Brown. The Skills System is based on DBT and is an adaptive coping skills curriculum that helps individuals with learning challenges to improve emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation skills. As a Skills System Facilitator, I utilize and teach the Skills System in individual therapy of 6 clients as well as facilitate a group for dual diagnosed patients with developmental disabilities and mental health… Show more A Skills System Facilitator who is trained in Skills System created by Julie Brown. The Skills System is based on DBT and is an adaptive coping skills curriculum that helps individuals with learning challenges to improve emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation skills. As a Skills System Facilitator, I utilize and teach the Skills System in individual therapy of 6 clients as well as facilitate a group for dual diagnosed patients with developmental disabilities and mental health disabilities. During individual and group therapy, I teach and utilize the Skills System to assist dual diagnosed clients who may suffer from angry outbursts, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty controlling impulses, and low frustration tolerance, in improving their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation skills. Show less

Mental Health Clinician

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

As a mental health clinician trainee at North Inland Mental Health Center, a medication management clinic who assists clients with severe mental health diagnosis's and co-ocurring disorders, I conducted initial behavioral health assessments and developed diagnostically based treatment in consultation with a collaboration multidisciplinary team, I utilized the DSM to provide client initial preliminary diagnosis after initial behavioral health assessment to ensure appropriate diagnosis for… Show more As a mental health clinician trainee at North Inland Mental Health Center, a medication management clinic who assists clients with severe mental health diagnosis's and co-ocurring disorders, I conducted initial behavioral health assessments and developed diagnostically based treatment in consultation with a collaboration multidisciplinary team, I utilized the DSM to provide client initial preliminary diagnosis after initial behavioral health assessment to ensure appropriate diagnosis for psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner, I provided crisis intervention as needed, with the supervision of supervisor and/or other multidisciplinary team, I participated in multidisciplinary treatment team, and I provided mental health services, such as individual therapy and group therapy, such as DBT and CBT for psychosis. I ensured that clients were referred and linked outside services and resources appropriate to their needs upon discharge and established and maintained individual records on assigned patients, including accurate and up-to-date documentation of progress notes, service/treatment plans, medical/psychiatric reports and followed up to ensure continuity of care. Show less As a mental health clinician trainee at North Inland Mental Health Center, a medication management clinic who assists clients with severe mental health diagnosis's and co-ocurring disorders, I conducted initial behavioral health assessments and developed diagnostically based treatment in consultation with a collaboration multidisciplinary team, I utilized the DSM to provide client initial preliminary diagnosis after initial behavioral health assessment to ensure appropriate diagnosis for… Show more As a mental health clinician trainee at North Inland Mental Health Center, a medication management clinic who assists clients with severe mental health diagnosis's and co-ocurring disorders, I conducted initial behavioral health assessments and developed diagnostically based treatment in consultation with a collaboration multidisciplinary team, I utilized the DSM to provide client initial preliminary diagnosis after initial behavioral health assessment to ensure appropriate diagnosis for psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner, I provided crisis intervention as needed, with the supervision of supervisor and/or other multidisciplinary team, I participated in multidisciplinary treatment team, and I provided mental health services, such as individual therapy and group therapy, such as DBT and CBT for psychosis. I ensured that clients were referred and linked outside services and resources appropriate to their needs upon discharge and established and maintained individual records on assigned patients, including accurate and up-to-date documentation of progress notes, service/treatment plans, medical/psychiatric reports and followed up to ensure continuity of care. Show less

Mental Health Counselor

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

As a counselor trainee at Center for Community Solutions, I focused on children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I provided short term crisis intervention weekly individual counseling sessions for youth ages 5-17, using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, to educate healthy coping skills and provide safe space to process. I also utilized client centered counseling techniques such as strengths-based approach, empowerment model, and trauma informed care. I… Show more As a counselor trainee at Center for Community Solutions, I focused on children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I provided short term crisis intervention weekly individual counseling sessions for youth ages 5-17, using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, to educate healthy coping skills and provide safe space to process. I also utilized client centered counseling techniques such as strengths-based approach, empowerment model, and trauma informed care. I coordinated community resources and assessed and provided other case management needs clients and their families. Show less As a counselor trainee at Center for Community Solutions, I focused on children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I provided short term crisis intervention weekly individual counseling sessions for youth ages 5-17, using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, to educate healthy coping skills and provide safe space to process. I also utilized client centered counseling techniques such as strengths-based approach, empowerment model, and trauma informed care. I… Show more As a counselor trainee at Center for Community Solutions, I focused on children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I provided short term crisis intervention weekly individual counseling sessions for youth ages 5-17, using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, to educate healthy coping skills and provide safe space to process. I also utilized client centered counseling techniques such as strengths-based approach, empowerment model, and trauma informed care. I coordinated community resources and assessed and provided other case management needs clients and their families. Show less

STEM Ambassador

• Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

- Mentored future first-generation college students in the sciences to improve educational outcomes for these students. -Organized and facilitated science experiments at low-income Middle Schools in North Country San Diego to explore their interest in pursuing a higher education in the sciences and improve educational outcomes for students in the region. - Directed and led various large-crowd science experiment demonstrations for Middle School Students at California State University… Show more - Mentored future first-generation college students in the sciences to improve educational outcomes for these students. -Organized and facilitated science experiments at low-income Middle Schools in North Country San Diego to explore their interest in pursuing a higher education in the sciences and improve educational outcomes for students in the region. - Directed and led various large-crowd science experiment demonstrations for Middle School Students at California State University San Marcos. - Led outreach programs for K-12 students from a low socioeconomic background, to provide students opportunities to explore their interest in science higher education and foster their potential in pursing higher education.

Lead Administrative Assistant

• Aug 2014 - May 2017

Lead Administrative Assistant of the Student Success Center (a tutoring center for students of CSUSM for science and math majors): - Served as the first point-of-contact for students, staff, and professors to ensure their demands, of the needs, and questions were appropriately met. -Participated in meetings regarding the organization of our facility and voiced recommendations that created changes made in our facility such as operation of the facility. -Supervised and organized… Show more Lead Administrative Assistant of the Student Success Center (a tutoring center for students of CSUSM for science and math majors): - Served as the first point-of-contact for students, staff, and professors to ensure their demands, of the needs, and questions were appropriately met. -Participated in meetings regarding the organization of our facility and voiced recommendations that created changes made in our facility such as operation of the facility. -Supervised and organized tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning which resulted in an increase student utilization of the facility. -Recruited, hired, and trained new qualified staff, resulting in an increase of credibility of our facility. -Determined as the point of contact for complaints and issues with staff and students resulting in increase in problem-solving skills and maintaining structure of the facility. - Authored the Desk Assistant Handbook and Tutor Training Curriculum to ensure up-to-date and appropriate protocol. -Presented data analysis of students who utilized the resource for future grant funding.