Belinda L. Noriega
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. 10+ years of experience in the Social Services industry and 10+ years experience in the Hospitality industry. Positivity and Gratitude oriented. Brave self-starter with the ability to lead as well as participate in a team environment with an empathy and respect driven attitude.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Case Manager
Home At Last
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Medical Management: Coordinated appointments and transportation for clients to ensure they attended necessary medical visits./ Accompanying Clts to Appts & providing Translation; Managing Referrals & Authorizations for Specialty Care; Psycho-Education on Meds.
- Provided Linkages for: Substance Use & Mental Health Treatment & Resources for Employment/ Veterinary Services for Emotional Service Animals/ SSDI & SSI Claims Advocacy Firms/ Secondary Case Management, such as ECM & FSP/ Physical Health Support such as LA Co HSH “In Home Care Giving” & IHSS.
- Facilitated Psycho-Education “Groups” on Site based off the Structured Counseling Program: “Seeking Safety” Manual.
- Proficiency w/ both the HMIS Clarity & CHAMP Databases, including conducting Assessments & uploading IDs & Verification of Disability Docs, to documenting Services Rendered.
- Partnered with multiple service providers to ensure comprehensive care for clients across different facilities., including both Federal & State Correction Facilities.
Outreach Services Coordinator & Specialist
U.S Vets
Inglewood & West LA, CA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Promotion of Permanent & Transitional Housing: submitted Applications/ Referrals for 3 Project Based Housing Sites on WLAVA Campus; Assessments & Intake for Transitional Housing Program. Coordinated Intake for SSVF Services.
- Participation in Community Events/ Resource Fairs: Advertisement of Services offered by US Vets.
- Conducted Training Courses for all US Vets Outreach Coordinators.
- Collected and managed data for funders and prepared grant writing reports to support program funding.
- Data collection & management for Funders' & Grant writing reports.
- Intake & Admission: Adhering to Veterans Affairs, County & City wide Policies
- Facilitated the placement of clients into alternative programs post-discharge. for discharged clients.
Counselor Advocate
Familia Unida
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed outreach program that engaged educators and counselors to deliver interactive seminars to residents of low-income housing.
- Completed security clearance with United States Office of Personnel Management for Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program; managed social media and created content; assisted Director with grant proposals.
- Supervised staff and college interns, overseeing training, assignments, and progress tracking.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Los Angeles01-2016
Skills
- Data collection & management for Quality Control & Funders' adherence
- Grant writing
- Leadership of Staff: Supervision of Interns; Facilitation of Group Counseling & Education seminars Direction of Service Staff during Peak Dining Hours (when employed in Hospitality)
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite & Google Workspace
- Certificates of Completion for online modules in courses such as Sexual Harassment & Motivational Interviewing; On site training in CPR; CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Bilingual in Spanish
Certification
Certificates of Completion for online modules in courses such as Sexual Harassment & Motivational Interviewing; On site training in CPR; CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Clinical Case Manager
Home At Last
01.2024 - Current
Outreach Services Coordinator & Specialist
U.S Vets
01.2020 - 01.2024
Counselor Advocate
Familia Unida
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Mount St. Mary's University