Belle Saenz
San Diego,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Counselor
Amity Foundation
San Diego, California
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated training programs for new counselors to enhance best practices.
- Supervised counseling staff to ensure effective service delivery and support.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans addressing diverse client needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote community engagement and healing.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care strategies as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations with clients.
- Collaborated with community partners to develop programs that address mental health needs.
- Assisted in developing outreach initiatives aimed at increasing access to mental health services for underserved populations.
- Developed and implemented strategies for improved client outcomes.
- Provided direct supervision to a team of counselors and ensured their compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in counseling.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss job performance and provide feedback.
- Provided guidance and support to counselors who are struggling with difficult cases or challenging clients.
- Performed assessments on clients in order to create individualized treatment plans.
- Advised counselors on methods of providing effective interventions based on individual client needs.
- Evaluated client progress on an ongoing basis and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Ensured confidentiality of all client information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Created educational materials for use during counseling sessions and provided additional resources as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of counseling sessions and client progress.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Supervising Counselor
Phoenix House of California
San Diego, California
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Supervised counseling staff to ensure effective service delivery and support.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for diverse client needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote community engagement and healing.
- Coordinated training programs for new counselors on best practices.
- Conducted individual assessments to identify client challenges and strengths.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance resource availability.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care strategies as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations with clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of immediate assistance.
- Collaborated with community partners to develop programs that address mental health needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies for improved client outcomes.
- Provided direct supervision to a team of counselors and ensured their compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in counseling.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss job performance and provide feedback.
- Provided guidance and support to counselors who are struggling with difficult cases or challenging clients.
- Performed assessments on clients in order to create individualized treatment plans.
- Advised counselors on methods of providing effective interventions based on individual client needs.
Timeline
Supervising Counselor
Amity Foundation
07.2025 - Current
Supervising Counselor
Phoenix House of California
02.2021 - 06.2025