Crisis Clinician

• Sep 2021 - Present

Respond to mental health crisis for members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and community. Provide support, intervention planning and coordination of resources for individuals needing mental health care. Respond to mental health crisis for members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and community. Provide support, intervention planning and coordination of resources for individuals needing mental health care.

Behavioral Health Clinician

• Oct 2018 - Present

Therapist

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2018

HCTC Therapist

• Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

Intensive In-home Therapist

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2015

-Provide in-home therapy to you and families with a variety of diagnosis including Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Major Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Primary focus on youth 10-18.-Utilize a variety of modalities and interventions while working with families including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Structural and Strategic Family Therapy.-Consult with other professionals in order to provide evidence-based services to individuals and families. Participate in treatment planning with professionals. Discuss possible solutions to presenting problems.-Provide clinical recommendations for youth and families in order to guide the direction of services. This includes: directing Behavioral Health Technicians to provide effective interventions; and providing clinical recommendations for services to other community service providers.-Provide crisis intervention services to individuals and families. Show less

Ongoing therapist

• May 2010 - Aug 2012

-Provided in office services to youth and families with a variety of diagnosis. Used evidence based treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy. -Facilitated Seven Challenges group therapy for teens with substance abuse issues. -Managed the care of approximately 45 children and families. This included updating annual assessments, utilizing screening tools, updating service plans, crisis planning, coordinating care with outside community service providers and agencies, advocated for emotional support in schools for youth with Individual Education Plans. Show less

Behavioral Health Technician-Family Aide

• May 2009 - May 2010

-Provided one on one services to an 11 year old child with behavior problems as a personal aide in a summer program. Redirected child’s behaviors using a form of parent management training entitled, “Love and Logic.” Provided social skills training to child and other attendees. -Provided parent management training and cognitive behavioral interventions both in home and in schools. Provided respite to families who have children with behavior problem while ensuring the children have positive social interactions. Show less

Intern

• May 2008 - May 2009

-Co-facilitated Seven Challenges groups for teenagers with substance abuse issues. -Completed 480 hours of group and individual therapy to youth and families. Utilized CBT with children as well as provided them with skill building and respite services.

Behavioral Health Therapist

• Aug 2008 - Jan 2015

Intern

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

-Counseled teens one-on-one on a weekly basis and in crisis situations. Completed basic assessments teenagers who desired to be in a group and provided resources when needed. Co-facilitated groups with field instructor and school of social work colleague. Focused primarily on CBT methods. -Counseled teens one-on-one on a weekly basis and in crisis situations. Completed basic assessments teenagers who desired to be in a group and provided resources when needed. Co-facilitated groups with field instructor and school of social work colleague. Focused primarily on CBT methods.

Intern

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

-Completed over 100 hours of internship work with Child Protective Services. Shadowed case workers, filed paperwork, and attended meetings discussing the care of children in CPS custody. -Completed over 100 hours of internship work with Child Protective Services. Shadowed case workers, filed paperwork, and attended meetings discussing the care of children in CPS custody.