Mental Health Therapist

• Jul 2021 - Present

Substance Abuse Counselor

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

Facilitate evidenced-based support groups (Relapse Prevention, charting a new course group, life skills, and Parent without Violence). Support women on their journey to break free from addiction while helping them get the tools they need to take control of their lives and become better parents to their kids. Comply with County DHCS and Drug medical contract documentation and auditing standards. Provide individual AOD counseling and case management. Monitor progress in meeting treatment goals and participation in substance abuse prevention programs. Refer clients to supportive services as part of their discharge/relapse prevention plan. Collaborate with social services, mental health providers, probation officers, and other related client programs to meet clients’ needs, promote self-efficiency, and empowerment. Show less

Mental Health Therapist/substance abuse counselor

• Sep 2016 - Oct 2018

Provided direct counseling services to women (survivors of domestic violence), children (5yrs-18yrs), and individuals with substance abuse issues as well as group counseling, treatment assessment and planning, and case management as needed. Planned and administered therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling disorders and other problems. Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling. Maintain excellent client records and complete all agency required reports and paperwork. Complied thoroughly with County DADS contract documentation and auditing standards and requirements in a timely manner. Show less

Bilingual Outpatient Clinician 1

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2016

Complete assessments and evaluations that were culturally relevant and appropriate to child and family strengths and needs, including identification of target behaviors and the function of those target behaviors. Communicate and collaborate with clinic psychiatrists to develop effective treatment plans with clear and measurable intervention strategies, which are tailored to child and family strengths, needs and cultural preferences. Provide case management services and coordinate the integration of family members, referral sources, collateral contacts, community resources, and other support systems involved with a child’s plan to stabilize and wellness. Monitored effectiveness and efficiency of interventions with youth and families. Co-facilitated a Child Sexual\Abuse-Non-Offending Parents Group for Spanish speaking parents. Co-facilitated a Teens’ Life Skills Group for youth ages 13-18. Show less

Emergency Response Social Worker

• Aug 2011 - Nov 2013

Managed child abuse and/or neglect investigations in Los Angeles County. Investigate the social, environmental, economic, and psychological factors of children and their families. Responsible for the supervision and placement of minors in need of protective services due to abuse, neglect or exploitation caused by parents. Prepare special studies on minors and families, which include recommendations to the Children’s Court. Provide crisis intervention over the telephone and refer callers to the appropriate agency for further assistance. Develop and utilize community resources to meet children’s needs; work with teachers, psychologists, physicians, and probation officers for joint planning, as appropriate. Show less