Experience

SUMMIT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES,

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Maram Psychological Group Inc.

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2021

  Orange, CA and Long Beach, CA Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions. Complete initial intake interviews, risk assessments, psychological assessments and all correlating paperwork as per agency standards. Complete treatment notes, monthly progress reports, quarterly treatment plans and identify client strengths to aid in treatment. Facilitate containment team meetings with various parole units.



California Institute of Health & Social Services - Alafia Mental Health

• Marriage and Family Therapist - Registered Intern

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area Conducted assessments in compliance with Department of Mental Health standards. Provided individual, collateral and family therapy in home or school environments utilizing evidence based therapeutic techniques. Conduct MAT assessments on children recently detained by the Department of Child and Family Services assessing the childs medical, educational, mental health and emotional needs. Provided linkage to needed services.



Hope Counseling Inc.

• Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

  Rancho Cucamonga, CA Utilized applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Utilized pivotal response training (PRT) and discrete trial training (DTT) techniques working with individual children. Observed and worked with children in a classroom environment, focusing clinical attention to the educational, social, and emotional needs of the individual child. Composed complete and up to date treatment plans and daily progress notes.



Inland Temporary Homes

• Marriage and Family Therapist - Trainee

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Loma Linda, CA Assisted clients in finding solutions to their problems utilizing various therapeutic techniques. Focused treatment to address issues ranging from drug abuse and addiction to relational and parenting challenges. Processed issues relating to homelessness, joblessness and educational deficits. Completed documentation in compliance with agency standards. Provided clients resources to assist them in obtaining employment, and exploring future housing options.



Community Action Partnership

• Clinical Mediator (Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee)

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Temecula, CA Mediated cases in small claims court by helping disputing parties find common ground, agreeing to a mutually agreeable resolution. Composed settlement agreements and other court documents to be presented to the judge detailing specific measurable terms of the settlement agreement. Provided a neutral and unbiased environment to facilitate parties with the opportunity to avoid a judgment and further dispute and curt appearances.



Inland Valley Justice Center

• Clinical Mediator (Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee)

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino Mediated divorce settlements through Assisting attorneys, judges and disputing parties come to a mutually agreeable divorce agreement. Helped deescalate emotionally charged situations during mediation sessions providing an unbiased neutral opinion to allow for agreements which incorporated both parties needs and wants, preventing cases from being heard in court.



Now I See A Person Institute

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  San Dimas, CA Provided psychotherapy with the aid of horses. Instructed children and adults on equine safety and care. Worked individually with children in foster care incorporating members of their current support system. Utilized community engagement model along with other post-modern theories to assist children, adolescents, teens, adults and the elderly in developing coping skills, working towards reunification with biological parents/children.