Board Member, Board of Directors

• Jun 2019 - Present

Alabaster Jar Project exists to help women experience spiritual, physical, mental and emotional healing, by providing a safe living environment along with an array of support services and educational opportunities. WHAT WE DO 1. We operate a Drop-In Resource Center in North County San Diego which provides clothing, toiletries, nonperishable food items, and baby needs. 2. We provide a long-term residential program for women who have survived human trafficking & sexual exploitation. Our residential program, Grace House, facilitates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional healing along with an array of support services that include educational & vocational opportunities. 3. We are working to provide vocational opportunities and training through social enterprise. WHAT WE VALUE 1. Providing a safe home environment based on a community living model. 2. Providing educational and vocational opportunities. 3. Fostering self-understanding through personal and spiritual growth. For more information, visit: https://www.alabasterjarproject.org/ Show less

Professor, Clinical Therapist / Behavioral Health Counseling Services

• Sep 2014 - Present

Department of Counseling - Created, developed, and implemented mental health services and programs to support undergraduate students enrolled in the community college including creation of appropriate documentation, records, policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations - Clinical oversight, direction, and evaluation of counseling services and training - Development and maintenance of counseling manual and training guidelines in compliance with the Board of Behavioral Sciences policies and regulations, - Identification of and management of high risk clinical issues and at-risk students, - Individual and group counseling, couples/relationship counseling - Case management, - Substance/alcohol abuse and chemical dependency assessments, - Psycho-social assessments, - Crisis intervention and management, - Behavioral Intervention Team, - Critical Incident Debriefing, - Provide professional development workshops to faculty and staff regarding student mental health issues, trends, and services - Serve on several mulit-disciplinary committees including: (2019-Present) Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) – team created to implement objectives in the Office for Violence Against Women (OVW) grant. (2019 -Present) Comets Care Network – Multidisciplinary committee established in response the CCC mental health services grant to increase awareness of mental health issues, services, suicide prevention and collaboration in completing items specified in the grant. (2014-2018) Behavioral Health & Campus Wellness Committee (2016 - Present) Behavioral Intervention Team, Ad-Hoc Member Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Oct 2016 - Present

Adjunct Professor: Clinical Counseling, MA/ Organizational Management, BA Instructor for the following courses: • PSY 629 Marriage & Family Therapy • MRD 303 Effective Interpersonal Relations • MRD 403 Managing With Personal and Professional Ethics • MRD 401 Cultural Influences in the Work Place Adjunct Professor: Clinical Counseling, MA/ Organizational Management, BA Instructor for the following courses: • PSY 629 Marriage & Family Therapy • MRD 303 Effective Interpersonal Relations • MRD 403 Managing With Personal and Professional Ethics • MRD 401 Cultural Influences in the Work Place

Senior Adjunct Professor, Department of Graduate Psychology

• Jan 2008 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Department of Graduate Psychology/ School of Behavioral Sciences Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy Program Instructor for the following graduate courses: • PPSY 580 Introduction to Clinical Practice: Basic Skills • PPSY 581 Introduction to Clinical Practice: Advanced Skills • PPSY 582 Introduction to Clinical Practice: Group Skills/Group Therapy • PPSY 511 Alcoholism-Chemical Dependency • PPSY 595 Special Topics: Group Counseling • PPSY511 Addictions, Assessment & Intervention (2012) • PPSY 571 Family Therapy ((2009 - 2012) Show less

Founder / Director

• Jan 2014 - Present

CAMFT Approved Supervisor, Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy, Specialties include: Depression, Anxiety, Adolescents, Men's Issues, and Addictions. Visit: http://www.counselingtherapies.com for more information. Program development and consultation services, workshop and seminar presentations, and public speaking. CAMFT Approved Supervisor, Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy, Specialties include: Depression, Anxiety, Adolescents, Men's Issues, and Addictions. Visit: http://www.counselingtherapies.com for more information. Program development and consultation services, workshop and seminar presentations, and public speaking.

Director, Marriage and Family Therapist

• Oct 2007 - Present

Program development consultation to hospitals, charitable, community and faith-based programs and non-profits regarding establishing and sustaining viable clinical treatment programs to address any of all of the following concerns: chemical dependency/addiction, sexual addiction, and dual diagnosis. Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling. Specializing in Mood Disorders, Adolescence and Addictions. . Program development consultation to hospitals, charitable, community and faith-based programs and non-profits regarding establishing and sustaining viable clinical treatment programs to address any of all of the following concerns: chemical dependency/addiction, sexual addiction, and dual diagnosis. Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling. Specializing in Mood Disorders, Adolescence and Addictions. .

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• Jan 2014 - 2018

Marriage and Family Therapist

• Sep 2010 - Nov 2013

Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling. Specializing in Mood Disorders, Adolescence and Addictions. Faith- Based counseling and integration available. Addiction interventionist. Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling. Specializing in Mood Disorders, Adolescence and Addictions. Faith- Based counseling and integration available. Addiction interventionist.

Director of Counseling Services and Training

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

• Clinical oversight, direction and evaluation of counseling services and training including three licensed marriage and family therapists, one psychologist, and four pre-licensed MFT interns,- Clinical supervision of licensed and non-licensed therapists• Development and maintenance of counseling manual and training guidelines in compliance with the Board of Behavioral Sciences policies and regulations,• Identification of and management of high risk clinical issues and at-risk students,• Recruitment and clinical supervision of counseling staff and interns,• Individual and group counseling services, case management, • Substance/alcohol abuse and chemical dependency assessments, • Psycho-social assessments,• Crisis management during and after hours of operationServed on numerous multi-disciplinary committees: (2004-2012) Student Care Group / Behavioral Intervention Team (Identification, case management, and support for students who are at risk for attrition) (2006-2012) Emergency Preparedness Committee(2004-2012) Professional Development Committee(2004-2012) New Student Orientation (NSO) Planning Committee(2006-2011) Student Development Associates/Administrators (2004-2009) LEAD Planning Committee (Student Leadership Committee)(2010-2011) Shared Educational Experience Committee (SEE)(2010 - 2012) Student Activities Committee Show less

Director of the Wellness Center

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2011

• Administration of all components of the Wellness Center which include: Health Services, Counseling/Mental Health Services, Peer Educator Services and Outreach Education. • Clinical supervision and leadership to the Wellness Center clinical staff consisting of two nurse practitioners, two full time marriage and family therapists, one part time psychologist, one outreach coordinator, one department assistant, and four marriage and family therapy interns.• Management of operational budget• Clinical supervision of licensed counselors/therapists, psychologist and non-licensed counseling interns. Show less

Therapist

• 1999 - 2009

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist / Department of Outpatient Psychiatry

• Jan 1997 - Dec 2004

Developed, implemented, and administered clinical services for an intensive outpatient treatment program for adolescents diagnosed with chemical dependency or dual diagnosed. Provided individual, group and family therapy. Conducted school-based services including counseling and IEP participation. Developed, implemented, and administered clinical services for an intensive outpatient treatment program for adolescents diagnosed with chemical dependency or dual diagnosed. Provided individual, group and family therapy. Conducted school-based services including counseling and IEP participation.

Counselor II / Case Manager, Director - FIRST Program

• Sep 1981 - Dec 1997

COUNSELOR II / DIRECTOR --FIRST PROGRAM (McDonald Center) 1994-1997 Developed, implemented, and administered clinical services for an intensive outpatient treatment program for adolescents diagnosed with chemical dependency or dual diagnosed while providing individual, group, family therapy, multifamily group therapy and aftercare/relapse prevention recovery groups. CASE MANAGER / COUNSELOR II 1992-1995 Coordinated and provided counseling and treatment for patients admitted for chemical dependency and/or mental illness (dual diagnosis with all documentation in full compliance with JCAHO standards. HOSPITAL LIAISON COUNSELOR/ EDUCATIONAL COUNSELOR 1990-1993 Facilitated early identification of substance dependency, chronic pain or mental illness in the general hospital setting including trauma center admissions in order to intervene and the patient’s voluntary admission for treatment of described diagnosed condition. INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR / COUNSELOR II 1984-1990 Interim Program Director (1989-1990) Administration of counseling and treatment of adolescents on the inpatient unit for the treatment of alcohol/chemical dependency. • Unit supervision and case management. • Development and oversight of policy and procedures, and program design. • Individual, family, and group therapy. Curriculum and program design. Counselor II 1985-1989 • Facilitated individual, family and group therapy. • Furnished diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment plans, and aftercare/discharge plans. Show less