April Rodriguez

• Managed daily UWI clinic operations and ensured timely, client-centered behavioral health services.
• Supervised and trained interns and staff on CalAIM-compliant documentation and clinical workflows.
• Created the UWI training manual to standardize onboarding and expectations.
• Facilitated Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to improve treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Developed Excel-based trackers to monitor client progress and treatment updates.
• Provided direct client care while overseeing clinic logs, reporting systems, and staff development.

• Provided direct psychiatric care, monitoring, documenting, and evaluating patient conditions.

• Collaborated with medical and paramedical staff to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Supported access to evidence-based SUD treatment, emphasizing low-threshold MAT, and harm reduction.

• Trained and mentored new staff and MSW interns in mental health, suicide prevention, grief, substance use, and case management.

• Led cross-functional teams to enhance patient care delivery and improve operational workflows.
• Developed training programs to mentor staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
• Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in service delivery and resource allocation.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify needs and develop strategic initiatives addressing community health challenges.

• Supervised and mentored a team of social workers to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Revamped the onboarding system by updating training materials, reducing the learning curve for new hires across all sites.
• Increased productivity through detailed progress tracking and addressing workflow inefficiencies.
• Trained social workers organization-wide on clinical writing, suicide risk assessment, lethal means, substance use, and mental health diagnosis.

• Supervised training programs for junior personnel, enhancing skill sets and operational readiness.
• Developed and implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Counsel and mentor sailors on naval occupation opportunities, general education, and job training.
• Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.