Experience

San Diego Youth Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinician

  • Oct 2020 - Present



TBS - New Alternatives, Inc.

• San Diego, California

• Clinical Case Manager (AMFT)

  • Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

  Therapeutic Behavioral Services is an intensive behavioral modification program through Medi-Cal and HHSA/behavioral health services specialized in bringing in-home behavioral coaching services to at-risk youth & families in order to support a transition to a lower level of care or prevent them from needing a higher level of care as well as psychiatric hospitalization. As Clinical Case Manager, I have experience doing the following: - Assessment of Presenting concerns (i.e. Target… Show more Therapeutic Behavioral Services is an intensive behavioral modification program through Medi-Cal and HHSA/behavioral health services specialized in bringing in-home behavioral coaching services to at-risk youth & families in order to support a transition to a lower level of care or prevent them from needing a higher level of care as well as psychiatric hospitalization. As Clinical Case Manager, I have experience doing the following: - Assessment of Presenting concerns (i.e. Target behavior) - Building a collaborative client plan/treatment plan with clients and their families, as well as other providers in treatment team - Continuing to assess progress in collaboration with primary therapists, schools, social workers and hospitals -coordinate care with providers/SMHPS and any other support persons on treatment team for a holistic approach to treatment, while providing consultation when needed - Oversee behavioral coaches and provide consultation on appropriate interventions for specific situations/individualized - Complete all necessary Medi-Cal paperwork for continued treatment (Cerner) Show less Therapeutic Behavioral Services is an intensive behavioral modification program through Medi-Cal and HHSA/behavioral health services specialized in bringing in-home behavioral coaching services to at-risk youth & families in order to support a transition to a lower level of care or prevent them from needing a higher level of care as well as psychiatric hospitalization. As Clinical Case Manager, I have experience doing the following: - Assessment of Presenting concerns (i.e. Target… Show more Therapeutic Behavioral Services is an intensive behavioral modification program through Medi-Cal and HHSA/behavioral health services specialized in bringing in-home behavioral coaching services to at-risk youth & families in order to support a transition to a lower level of care or prevent them from needing a higher level of care as well as psychiatric hospitalization. As Clinical Case Manager, I have experience doing the following: - Assessment of Presenting concerns (i.e. Target behavior) - Building a collaborative client plan/treatment plan with clients and their families, as well as other providers in treatment team - Continuing to assess progress in collaboration with primary therapists, schools, social workers and hospitals -coordinate care with providers/SMHPS and any other support persons on treatment team for a holistic approach to treatment, while providing consultation when needed - Oversee behavioral coaches and provide consultation on appropriate interventions for specific situations/individualized - Complete all necessary Medi-Cal paperwork for continued treatment (Cerner) Show less



Able ARTS Work

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workshop Assistant

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  - Supporting the lead art instructor during workshops as part of the community outreach program (LEAF Project), utilizing art therapy techniques and other modalities to bring art into the classroom to teach a variety of skills (i.e. communication, comprehension, perceptual motor, social skills) - Assist students (youth in the Anaheim/Bellflower school district) with their work as well as creating an environment to encourage self-expression through art

• Creative Arts Therapist/Instructor

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  - Responsible for team development of arts-based curriculum/ therapeutic strategies to support individuals with cognitive/physical disabilities with basic needs as well - Maintenance & development of a curriculum that emphasizes and builds on student’s strengths, provides a loving and accepting environment conductive to growth, supports the students in independence in all areas, and promotes quality of life and full community inclusion. - Advocating with clients for their needs… Show more - Responsible for team development of arts-based curriculum/ therapeutic strategies to support individuals with cognitive/physical disabilities with basic needs as well - Maintenance & development of a curriculum that emphasizes and builds on student’s strengths, provides a loving and accepting environment conductive to growth, supports the students in independence in all areas, and promotes quality of life and full community inclusion. - Advocating with clients for their needs, concerns, and desires and supporting clients in self-advocacy



The Academy of Physical and Social Development

• Newton, MA

• Graduate Clinical Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  - Co-leading 4-5 group counseling sessions weekly with an Academy staff member (e.g: groups made up of elementary-middle school children with behavioral issues, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, etc.) - Write weekly sessions notes for half of the group members - Conduct initial intakes and assessments with prospective clients 2-3 times a week with an Academy staff - Meet one-on-one with each group member to assess progress and set goals, as well as check-ins - Manage behavioral issues within… Show more - Co-leading 4-5 group counseling sessions weekly with an Academy staff member (e.g: groups made up of elementary-middle school children with behavioral issues, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, etc.) - Write weekly sessions notes for half of the group members - Conduct initial intakes and assessments with prospective clients 2-3 times a week with an Academy staff - Meet one-on-one with each group member to assess progress and set goals, as well as check-ins - Manage behavioral issues within the group - Coordinate care with other professionals, as well as meet with parents and family members Show less - Co-leading 4-5 group counseling sessions weekly with an Academy staff member (e.g: groups made up of elementary-middle school children with behavioral issues, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, etc.) - Write weekly sessions notes for half of the group members - Conduct initial intakes and assessments with prospective clients 2-3 times a week with an Academy staff - Meet one-on-one with each group member to assess progress and set goals, as well as check-ins - Manage behavioral issues within… Show more - Co-leading 4-5 group counseling sessions weekly with an Academy staff member (e.g: groups made up of elementary-middle school children with behavioral issues, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, etc.) - Write weekly sessions notes for half of the group members - Conduct initial intakes and assessments with prospective clients 2-3 times a week with an Academy staff - Meet one-on-one with each group member to assess progress and set goals, as well as check-ins - Manage behavioral issues within the group - Coordinate care with other professionals, as well as meet with parents and family members Show less



Boston College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Literacy Partnership Program Tutor

  • Oct 2017 - May 2018

  - Assist with activities in the classroom, including tutoring, helping with transitions, and supervising a kindergarten classroom at Jackson Mann K-8 school in Brighton, MA. - Stay with the class once a week, 6 hours a day. - Work with teacher to plan activities, and get through curriculum for the day.

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  - Know, support, and advise the residents living in your community - Act as a resource for residents and make referrals to appropriate campus services - Plan, implement, and evaluate monthly programs for the community or building - Attend weekly staff meetings and staff development activities - Attend weekly or biweekly one-on-one meetings with Resident Director - Conduct building rounds and participate in a weekly duty rotation - Report any damages to the building or building… Show more - Know, support, and advise the residents living in your community - Act as a resource for residents and make referrals to appropriate campus services - Plan, implement, and evaluate monthly programs for the community or building - Attend weekly staff meetings and staff development activities - Attend weekly or biweekly one-on-one meetings with Resident Director - Conduct building rounds and participate in a weekly duty rotation - Report any damages to the building or building facilities - Enforce University policy within our residential communities (on and off duty) - Assist with semester opening/closing and additional duty as needed - Support the Office of Residential Life in its mission to create inclusive and supportive educational living and learning environments - Encourage conversations with residents about personal issues, academics, social concerns, future plans, and spirituality



Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

• Bilingual Shelter Advocate/Case Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  Some of the responsibilities as shelter advocate include: - Organize and manage the Children’s Program and Community Building Program at the ATASK emergency shelter. The Community Building Program works to bring clients together as a community, through activities and excursions focused on mindfulness, art, sensory skills, self-care, and informative sessions. The Children's Program involves referrals and coordinating care with different partnerships to better provide for the children and… Show more Some of the responsibilities as shelter advocate include: - Organize and manage the Children’s Program and Community Building Program at the ATASK emergency shelter. The Community Building Program works to bring clients together as a community, through activities and excursions focused on mindfulness, art, sensory skills, self-care, and informative sessions. The Children's Program involves referrals and coordinating care with different partnerships to better provide for the children and families staying at the shelter. - Facilitate wraparound meetings, and provide emotional support for clients at the shelter. This would entail the shelter advocate communicate with the client's primary advocate as well as other potential collaterals to help client's feel more empowered as well as supported by the entire ATASK team. - Manage and answer hotline calls from survivor and others seeking information about domestic violence. Hotline calls range from providing information and referrals, to safety planning with survivors. - Provide direct service and case management, including financial, housing, education, and professional development. This also includes assisting the client navigate different services and coordinate care with other professionals outside the agency to assist the client to the best of our ability. - Collaborate with partnerships to bring better services and assistance to families in the shelter (e.g. BHCHP, Horizons, the Home, Birthday Wishes). These services can be found as parts of direct services, CBPs, and children's needs.

• Shelter Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2015



Early Childhood Education Center

• Greater San Diego Area

• Teacher's Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  - Supervise and care for young children (ages 0-5), while actively interacting and communicating - Promote a safe and positive environment with teachers such as modeling conflict-resolution methods - Perform various managerial and administrative tasks, such as paperwork, maintenance, and projects - Supervise and care for young children (ages 0-5), while actively interacting and communicating - Promote a safe and positive environment with teachers such as modeling conflict-resolution methods - Perform various managerial and administrative tasks, such as paperwork, maintenance, and projects



Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• High School Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011