Erik J. Fragoso
Whittier,CA
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker with 10 years of clinical experience in psychotherapeutic treatment, addiction-medicine–based care, behavioral interventions, crisis management, and culturally competent practice. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions for diverse mental health and substance use disorders. Bilingual in Spanish and committed to empowering patients toward meaningful progress. Seeking an opportunity to further expand my clinical skills as a dual-licensed clinician while providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychotherapist - Remote
Grow Therapy
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct virtual therapy sessions to diverse patients through the Grow platform, addressing issues like anxiety, stress, relationships, and mood disorders.
- Utilize evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Psychodynamic, ACT, EFT, DBT, Client Centered Therapy and Motivational interviewing to support patient goals.
- Maintain timely clinical notes, and adhere to Grow’s documentation and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with Grow’s clinical support team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
La Habra, California
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct psychotherapeutic treatment for adults, teens, children, couples, and families.
- Clinical comprehensive assessments, documentation, and treatment planning.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes.
- Document patient progress, and maintained accurate case records.
- Educate families on mental health issues and treatment options.
- Coordinate referrals to community resources and support services.
- Participate in staff training to enhance therapeutic techniques and practices.
- Crisis interventions & safety planning
- Render appropriate immediate guidance and therapeutic services to help individuals & families cope with emotional crisis or psychiatric emergencies.
Psychiatric Counselor
Kaiser Permanente
La Habra, California
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided supervised clinical services to adults, children, and families with emotional and social problems.
- Educated patients and families on mental health resources and services.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient interactions and treatment plans.
- Supported patients in making lifestyle changes necessary for improved mental health outcomes.
- Suicide assessment and crisis interventions.
- Documents, medical progress notes, and treatment planning.
- Rendered appropriate, immediate guidance and therapeutic services to help individuals and families cope with emotional crises or psychiatric emergencies.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
Registered Clinician
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs
Downey, California
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Performed clinical intake and assessment functions based on ASAM Criteria.
- Provided individual, group and family therapy in both inpatient and outpatient treatment.
- Delivered treatment using a trauma-informed approach to substance-abuse patients.
- Provided complete, timely, and accurate documentation.
- Responded to patient crises and emergencies as needed.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients with substance use disorders.
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-risk situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure trauma-informed care for patients.
- Advocated for patient needs within community resources and support systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for patients.
MFT Trainee
Sync Counseling Center
Sierra Madre, California
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided individual therapy sessions to patients under supervision.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patients' mental health status.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records.
- Participated in training programs to improve counseling skills.
- Conduct therapy sessions with adults, teens, children, couples, and groups.
- Suicide assessment & crisis interventions.
- Progress notes, treatment planning, and billing patients.
- Administered anxiety and depression screeners.
Lead Instructor
FirstSteps For Kids
Alhambra, California
11.2016 - 07.2020
- Implemented interventions with pediatric patients on the autism spectrum.
- Decrease maladaptive behaviors, and increase adaptive skills.
- ABA skills training and clinical team management.
- Conducted evidence-based treatment and collected behavior data to ensure treatment goals are met.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with families to enhance patient progress and communication.
- Trained staff on best practices for ABA techniques and patient care.
- Monitored and documented client behavior changes effectively.
- Assisted patients in developing social skills such as turn taking, conversation maintenance, initiating interactions with peers.
- Utilized positive reinforcement methods to increase desired behaviors while decreasing challenging behaviors.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
Thousand Oaks, California
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Collaborated with families to provide support and resources for behavioral strategies.
- Monitored patient progress, and documented changes in behavior and skills.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques.
- Engaged patients in activities to promote social skills and communication development.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and care strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA05-2016
Skills
Assessment
Evidenced-Based Interventions
Treating Children & Teens
Couples & Family Therapy
Crisis Management
Safety Planning
Treatment Planning
Clinical Documentation
Case Management
Bilingual: Spanish
Certification
· Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, #146519, Board of Behavioral Sciences, 04/2026
· Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, #16598, Board of Behavioral Sciences, 05/2026
Timeline
Licensed Psychotherapist - Remote
Grow Therapy
08.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Counselor
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Clinician
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs
07.2020 - 10.2022
MFT Trainee
Sync Counseling Center
01.2019 - 07.2020
Lead Instructor
FirstSteps For Kids
11.2016 - 07.2020
ABA Behavior Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
09.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Vanguard University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Channel Islands