Experience

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties

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

• Geriatric Clinician & Program Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  San Rafael, California, United States



The Private Practice of Suzanne M. Adams, PhD

• Psychotherapist In Private Practice

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Oakland, CA, Marin, CA and New York State I am currently open to accepting new patients in my private practice! I also employ two seasoned, associates, who are accepting new patients, as well. Please check out our website for more information about services: www.suzannemadamsphd.com



Community Forward SF

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

• Vice President Of Clinical Services

  • Jul 2020 - Oct 2022

  San Francisco Bay Area

• Director Of Clinical Services

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area



Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area Collaborate Court Lecture Series Speaker • Created and conducted lecture to collaborative court staff entitled, “Tailoring Treatment through Trauma-Informed & Gender Responsiveness”



Community Awareness & Treatment Services

• Clinical Program Coordinator

  • Dec 2014 - Sep 2019

  San Francisco Bay Area Assessment and diagnoses of clients at A Woman's Place Residential and A Woman's Place Drop-In Facilities Monitor client intakes, placement and referrals within the continuum of care Train, supervise, and evaluate all program staff Assist Program Director in coordination of daily operations of the CATS program Maintain and document review of client charts Meet with clients to ensure quality service Participate in program planning, development, and maintenance of program… Show more Assessment and diagnoses of clients at A Woman's Place Residential and A Woman's Place Drop-In Facilities Monitor client intakes, placement and referrals within the continuum of care Train, supervise, and evaluate all program staff Assist Program Director in coordination of daily operations of the CATS program Maintain and document review of client charts Meet with clients to ensure quality service Participate in program planning, development, and maintenance of program goals Act as community liaison Coordinate staff schedules and daily program activities Act of Program Director in Director's absence Show less



Kaiser Permanente

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Behavioral Health Education Instructor III

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2018

  Oakland, CA Teaching Health Education classes to Kaiser Permanente members in an outpatient clinical setting of the Psychiatry Department. Integrating Somatic Processing and Mindfulness-based coping strategies as skill-building practices for members. Attending orientations, trainings, and staff meetings while shadowing other instructors.



SimplySxy.com

• Contributing Writer

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

  Contributing articles specializing in LGBT issues, transpersonal sexual experiences, and human sexuality for the online magazine, SimplySxy.com "Fucking with God" article available online.



Aletheio

• Lead Psychologist

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  San Francisco Aletheio is building a virtual therapeutic platform that supports people in discovering their potential. We provide orientation and structure to make it easy to reach the ultimate goal every human being on earth has: To live a fulfilled life. Our vision is to make psychological advice and support scalable and improve the lives of millions. As the Lead Psychologist, my responsibilities include: Creating and managing the psychological content of the platform. Assuring the platform is in… Show more Aletheio is building a virtual therapeutic platform that supports people in discovering their potential. We provide orientation and structure to make it easy to reach the ultimate goal every human being on earth has: To live a fulfilled life. Our vision is to make psychological advice and support scalable and improve the lives of millions. As the Lead Psychologist, my responsibilities include: Creating and managing the psychological content of the platform. Assuring the platform is in line with current best practices for psychology, counseling and life coaching. Incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology into a virtual platform. Assuming broad responsibilities as part of a growing startup. Creating a challenging and dynamic environment for our team to learn, grow and thrive. Show less



Sharper Future

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Forensic Clinician

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area Providing direct individual mental health services to a forensic population. Co-facilitating day time and evening groups in a clinical setting, providing collaborative care, clinical consultation, and attending trainings on work with forensic populations.



MedMark Treatment Centers

• Clinical Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Hayward, CA Supervising Counselors and Counselor Interns who provide direct clinical treatment and case management services to patients in an outpatient substance abuse clinic. Designing and conducing Clinical Trainings and Group Supervision. Facilitating Counselor Meetings and manage clinical issues and administrative tasks. Assigning Counselor caseloads and assessing efficacy of treatment provided. Reviewing clinical records, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes for accuracy and… Show more Supervising Counselors and Counselor Interns who provide direct clinical treatment and case management services to patients in an outpatient substance abuse clinic. Designing and conducing Clinical Trainings and Group Supervision. Facilitating Counselor Meetings and manage clinical issues and administrative tasks. Assigning Counselor caseloads and assessing efficacy of treatment provided. Reviewing clinical records, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes for accuracy and compliance in accordance with Federal and State Regulations governing NTP clinics. Ensuring efficient and effective delivery of counseling services while adhering to Medi-Cal and Medi-Care standards of practice and compliance. Attending conferences and trainings to ensure the highest quality of care is being instituted. Show less



San Francisco Department of Public Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Post-Doctoral Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2013

  Mission Mental Health Providing individual & group therapy to the LGBT population. Conducting clinical intakes & providing crisis counseling. Conducting clinical trainings (Somatic Trauma Recovery), facilitating case conferences, managing new interns, and creating office schedules. Attending psychodynamic, Existential and Lacanian trainings.



Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Behavioral Health Specialist

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area Clinician and case manager with the SF START Team, a roving case management team working within the SF shelter system. Provided individual therapy and case management to homeless, dually-diagnosed, and SMI individuals. Assisted in crisis management and intervention when necessary. Attended administrative meetings as well as group supervision while providing case consultation to colleagues.



St. Anthony Foundation

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

• Clinical Trainer

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area • Created and conducted clinical training to clinical professionals and paraprofessionals, entitled “Diverse Clinical Issues in Psychotherapy: Working with LGBTIQQ Clients” • Taught clinical skills, provided resources, fielded questions and provided consultation to St. Anthony's clinical and non-clinical staff



California Institute of Integral Studies

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area • Created and conducted clinical training to Master’s and Doctoral level graduate students, entitled “Clinical Issues in Somatic Psychotherapy: Working with LGBTIQQ Clients” • Taught clinical skills, provided resources, answered questions and provided consultation and advocacy on behalf of LGBT clients



Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mental Health Specialist (Temporary)

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  San Francisco Bay Area Mental Health Specialist for SF START Team, working with homeless and dually diagnosed individuals, providing case management, resources, crisis intervention and individual therapy.



AMCI Global

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Assistant, Registration Manager, Recruiter

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2011

  Assisted in the execution of special events for Mercedes Benz AMG, Lexus, & Toyota; Coordinated and executed registration; researched and analyzed product information.



Sofia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

  Co-taught "Human Sexuality" course to master's & doctoral level graduate students; Graded final papers



Sofia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

  Acted as Teaching Assistant for Human Sexuality master's level course. Lectured regarding diversity in human sexual experiences, sex and gender orientations and identities. Reviewed final papers.



Menlo College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2009

  Designed and executed presentation entitled, "Sublime Sex: Altered States of Consciousness and Diverse Human Experiences" to an audience of professors and undergraduate students



Sofia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2009

  Designed presentation entitled: "Diversity Issues in Clinical Practice: Working with LGBTIQQ Clients"; Acted as guest lecturer and topic expert for Master's level clinical skills class

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

  Taught and facilitated group workshops in Somatic Psychology I: Introduction, Somatic Psychology II: Childhood Dreams & Life Myths, & Somatic Psychology III: Trauma Recovery; graded research papers for Somatics I & III.



Momentum for Mental Health

• Clinical Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

  Individual Therapist, Day Rehabilitation Counselor, Designed & Facilitated LGBTIQQ Support Group, Designed & Co-facilitated Mindfulness Group



Sofia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  Researched effects of BDSM practices on spirituality and consciousness; conducted participant interviews & analyzed for thematic content; participated in discussion groups & outreach to local BDSM communities.



Lehigh Valley News Group

• Editorial Intern

  • Feb 2006 - May 2006

  Wrote articles with accompanying photographs, mainly specializing in Health & Wellness



Compeer of the Lehigh Valley

• Field Study Volunteer

  • Sep 2005 - May 2006

  Participated as a Compeer Friend for elderly and disabled individuals Visited and updated files of Compeer clients



Moravian University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Researched the effects of bullying and self-image on elementary school-aged youth; Conducted data entry and analyzed journal entries for thematic content; Participated in research discussion groups.



GMR Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Manager, Product Specialist

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2005

  Managed crew members, executed special events, researched product information, submitted event reports.



Moravian University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Resident Advisor

  • Aug 2003 - May 2004

  Mediated resident issues, organized programs, and held meetings