Experience

Seneca Family of Agencies

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crisis Clinician, Mobile Response Team

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Contra Costa County, California The Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based support to youth experiencing mental health crises. The service is intended to offer families, schools, and providers an alternative to calling 911 when law enforcement is not necessary for the level of presenting concerns. The goal of MRT is to provide proactive, early intervention before crises escalate, to divert youth from more restrictive interventions, and reduce criminalization of mental health for young people. •Provide… Show more The Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based support to youth experiencing mental health crises. The service is intended to offer families, schools, and providers an alternative to calling 911 when law enforcement is not necessary for the level of presenting concerns. The goal of MRT is to provide proactive, early intervention before crises escalate, to divert youth from more restrictive interventions, and reduce criminalization of mental health for young people. •Provide community-based crisis intervention and stabilization services for youth and their families, including conducting risk assessments, creating safety plans, and supporting youth in accessing higher levels of care when needed. •Provide case management services, including collaborating with a youth’s existing treatment team members (e.g., therapists, psychiatrists, child welfare workers, school staff, etc.) and/or providing referrals and linkage to additional mental health or community-based resources. •Process referrals received from Psychiatric Emergency Services, including conducting initial outreach to families to introduce MRT services.

• School Social Worker, Caliber: Beta Academy (TK-8)

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  Richmond, California •Completed intake, clinical assessment, and treatment plans in collaboration with families to identify and target the behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs of each client. •Provided individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in meeting treatment goals and to improve client functioning across the school, community, and home environments. •Collaborated with onsite interdisciplinary team of teachers, mental health counselors, special education staff, and… Show more •Completed intake, clinical assessment, and treatment plans in collaboration with families to identify and target the behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs of each client. •Provided individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in meeting treatment goals and to improve client functioning across the school, community, and home environments. •Collaborated with onsite interdisciplinary team of teachers, mental health counselors, special education staff, and administrators, including providing milieu behavioral support and participating in IEP meetings. •Documented all clinical interventions in accordance with Medi-Cal billing standards.



La Clínica de La Raza

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• MSW Clinical Intern, Oakland Technical High School

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  Oakland, California •Provided individual therapy to high school students at the Integrated Behavioral Health clinic on campus. •Collaborated with Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, and Health Educator through warm-hand offs, huddles, and regular consultation to improve the health outcomes of shared clients. •Co-facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) group and 9th Grade Boys Social Skills Group. •Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and academic counselors… Show more •Provided individual therapy to high school students at the Integrated Behavioral Health clinic on campus. •Collaborated with Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, and Health Educator through warm-hand offs, huddles, and regular consultation to improve the health outcomes of shared clients. •Co-facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) group and 9th Grade Boys Social Skills Group. •Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and academic counselors to support clients in improving academic performance and reaching treatment goals. Show less



Seneca Family of Agencies

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• MSW Clinical Intern, Building Blocks Therapeutic Preschool & Maya Angelou Academy K-5

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Oakland, California •Completed intake, clinical assessment, and treatment plans in collaboration with families to identify and target the behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs of each client. •Provided individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in meeting treatment goals and to improve client functioning across the school, community, and home environments. •Collaborated with onsite interdisciplinary team of teachers, mental health counselors, nurses, and administrators… Show more •Completed intake, clinical assessment, and treatment plans in collaboration with families to identify and target the behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs of each client. •Provided individual, group, and family therapy to support clients in meeting treatment goals and to improve client functioning across the school, community, and home environments. •Collaborated with onsite interdisciplinary team of teachers, mental health counselors, nurses, and administrators, including providing milieu behavioral support, participating in IEP meetings, and creating Behavioral Intervention Plans. •Documented all clinical interventions in accordance with Medi-Cal billing standards. Show less



Peer Health Exchange

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

• Program Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  San Francisco Bay Area •Managed all aspects of PHE’s program at UC Berkeley and Saint Mary’s College, including the recruitment, selection, and training of over 150 undergraduate volunteer health educators. •Supervised and trained educators to deliver PHE’s culturally-responsive health curriculum in Title 1 high schools across Alameda County. •Developed and delivered biweekly trainings to groups of 15-150 volunteers; topics included unpacking power and privilege, trauma-informed teaching approaches, and peer… Show more •Managed all aspects of PHE’s program at UC Berkeley and Saint Mary’s College, including the recruitment, selection, and training of over 150 undergraduate volunteer health educators. •Supervised and trained educators to deliver PHE’s culturally-responsive health curriculum in Title 1 high schools across Alameda County. •Developed and delivered biweekly trainings to groups of 15-150 volunteers; topics included unpacking power and privilege, trauma-informed teaching approaches, and peer leadership. •Launched inaugural "Diversity Investment" at UC Berkeley aimed at devising a strategy to recruit and retain educators who reflect the identities and experiences of the high school students served. Show less



Tenderloin Housing Clinic

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

• Case Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2015

  San Francisco, California •Managed caseload of 85 formerly unhoused adults in a supportive housing SRO setting. •Conducted initial and ongoing needs assessments, and supported clients in successful linkage to appropriate services (e.g. medical care, substance use treatment, job training, etc.). •Utilized a harm reduction framework to improve the health and wellbeing of clients, many of whom were diagnosed with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. •Developed an active tenant community… Show more •Managed caseload of 85 formerly unhoused adults in a supportive housing SRO setting. •Conducted initial and ongoing needs assessments, and supported clients in successful linkage to appropriate services (e.g. medical care, substance use treatment, job training, etc.). •Utilized a harm reduction framework to improve the health and wellbeing of clients, many of whom were diagnosed with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. •Developed an active tenant community by hosting regular community-building activities and spearheading the creation of an art therapy group. •Awarded Outstanding Tenant Advocate (2015), an annual award received by 1 out of 250 staff. Show less



Occidental College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant/Preceptor

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area •Assisted Sociology Department Chair Lisa Wade in teaching her Gender and Society course. Guest lectured, led discussions in large and small groups, helped students develop paper topics, edited student papers, led exam review sessions and proctored exams. •Assisted Assistant Professor Danielle Dirks in teaching her Capital Punishment and the Killing State course. Edited and provided feedback on student papers, led exam review sessions, and proctored exams.

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area •Assisted Sociology Department Chair Lisa Wade with her book, “Gender: Ideas, Interactions, and Institutions," published in October 2014 by Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc. Edited and revised existing chapters, conducted independent research and wrote annotated bibliography for the chapter on gender, parenting, and family. •Assisted Assistant Professor Danielle Dirks with her forthcoming article, “The Digital Mugshot Industry,” which will be published in the Routledge International Handbook of… Show more •Assisted Sociology Department Chair Lisa Wade with her book, “Gender: Ideas, Interactions, and Institutions," published in October 2014 by Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc. Edited and revised existing chapters, conducted independent research and wrote annotated bibliography for the chapter on gender, parenting, and family. •Assisted Assistant Professor Danielle Dirks with her forthcoming article, “The Digital Mugshot Industry,” which will be published in the Routledge International Handbook of Visual Criminology. Conducted interviews with individuals who had been arrested and later discovered their mug shots online to elucidate the effects of mug shots and arrest information being increasingly publicized in Internet media.



Encompass Community Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Gemma Program Assistant

  • May 2010 - Aug 2012

  Santa Cruz, California •Designed a programmatic model and accompanying policy proposal for the first male-centered reentry program in Santa Cruz County, which was successfully implemented in the summer of 2012 as and now serves 150 incarcerated men each year (program name: “RISE”). •Assisted staff in running Gemma’s Day Program, which prepares currently incarcerated women for successful reentry through evidence-based treatment practices and diverse life skills classes (e.g. job readiness, money management… Show more •Designed a programmatic model and accompanying policy proposal for the first male-centered reentry program in Santa Cruz County, which was successfully implemented in the summer of 2012 as and now serves 150 incarcerated men each year (program name: “RISE”). •Assisted staff in running Gemma’s Day Program, which prepares currently incarcerated women for successful reentry through evidence-based treatment practices and diverse life skills classes (e.g. job readiness, money management, etc.). •Conducted research on the different CBT curricula utilized in the criminal justice system and created a comprehensive report comparing the efficacies of each curricular model. •Assisted in the planning and implementation of the Santa Cruz County Smart on Crime Initiative—a community partnership dedicated to building a more effective criminal justice system in the wake of AB109 and California’s realignment efforts. Show less



GEAR UP

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Title I Tutor

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Greater Los Angeles Area •Tutored and mentored 7th and 8th grade boys in an English classroom at Young Oak Kim Academy, a Title I school in LAUSD. Over 25% of my mentees were identified as English Language Learners. •Supported organizational efforts to empower underrepresented, low-income students to gain the skills required to obtain a high school diploma and effectively transition into higher education.



ACLU SoCal

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jails Monitor

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Greater Los Angeles Area •Advocated and filed complaints on behalf of incarcerated individuals in the LA County Jails. Advocacy efforts included filing grievances concerning deputy-on-inmate violence, lack of access to mental and physical health care, and discrimination against LGBTQ incarcerated individuals. •Processed grievances into a database to catalogue conditions of inhumane confinement. This documentation resulted in the ACLU's 2011 Report entitled “Cruel and Unusual Punishment: How a Savage Gang of… Show more •Advocated and filed complaints on behalf of incarcerated individuals in the LA County Jails. Advocacy efforts included filing grievances concerning deputy-on-inmate violence, lack of access to mental and physical health care, and discrimination against LGBTQ incarcerated individuals. •Processed grievances into a database to catalogue conditions of inhumane confinement. This documentation resulted in the ACLU's 2011 Report entitled “Cruel and Unusual Punishment: How a Savage Gang of Deputies Controls LA County Jails.” Show less