Bianca Lemus
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with experience providing culturally responsive counseling services to youth and families in schools, homes, and in the community. Clinician possessing in-depth knowledge of providing trauma-informed care including individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management, and collateral work with other service providers. Has effectively diagnosed clients, developed comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and has provided risk assessments and safety planning in times of crisis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Blackhawk Family Development Center
Danville, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, utilizing information obtained from interviews, tests and records
- Collaborate with clients and families to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment
- Provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing family systems, strength-based, and solution-focused approaches
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment and accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary
- Performed intensive therapy for clients experiencing disabling mood disorders
Bilingual Mental Health Clinician
East Bay Agency For Children
Oakland, CA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed caseload of 15 to 25 clients throughout 2020-2021 academic school year
- Performed individual, family, and group therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth
- Provided diagnosis, comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment plans, crisis interventions and safety planning for youth and families
- Collaborated with primary care providers, school personnel, other service providers and families to plan and direct individual treatment plans
- Provided comprehensive case management services, assisted clients and families in locating resources for housing services, financial assistance and other community resources
Mental Health Clinical Intern
East Bay Agency For Children - EBAC
Oakland, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Utilized evidence based practices such as play, expressive, art, CBT and trauma informed therapy interventions
- Provided consultation to teachers and school administrators on behavior management, child development and mental health considerations
- Completed comprehensive child/family initial assessments (using Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment), formulated clinical diagnosis, and developed comprehensive treatment plans including substantiating impairment and measurable objectives
- Managed and maintained procedures as related to Medi-Cal standards
Autism Specialist Paraeducator
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Danville, CA
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Modeled behavior techniques including positive behavior interventions and reinforcement strategies
- Provided one-to-one assistance as needed for students diagnosed with autism as well as other disabilities
- Intervened in emergency situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior
- Maintained records, followed lesson plans and prepared instructional materials
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology MFT/LPCC
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Sociology
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA05.2015
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Clinical documentation mastery
- Bio-psycho-social assessments
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based practices
Language Skills
Proficient in written and spoken Spanish
Timeline
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Blackhawk Family Development Center
10.2021 - Current
Bilingual Mental Health Clinician
East Bay Agency For Children
07.2020 - 08.2021
Mental Health Clinical Intern
East Bay Agency For Children - EBAC
08.2019 - 06.2020
Autism Specialist Paraeducator
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
02.2016 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology MFT/LPCC
Notre Dame De Namur University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Sociology
Notre Dame De Namur University