CHERYL MIMS, ED.D
Pacifica,CA
Summary
Applying for position to share my skills in the field of mental health, corrections and inpatient care to diverse populations unable to care for themselves or are disenfranchised. Compassionate Clinical Psychologist committed to serving patients by listening to concerns and guiding patients in approaching behavioral, mental and emotional problems. Polished in interviewing individuals to identify psychological needs and providing accurate diagnosis. Well-versed in various psychological techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based and emotion-focused therapies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Supervisor
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health
San Jose, CA
12.2020 - Current
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Assess patients with suicidal ideation/attempts, self-injurious behaviors or grave disability
- Admit to higher level of care (inpatient hospital) as needed
- Psychologist
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients
- Adjusted treatment plans with current interventions and progress updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
Clinical Psychologist
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin, CA
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Assess patients with suicidal ideation/attempts, self-injurious behaviors or grave disability
- Admit to higher level of care (inpatient hospital) as needed
- Psychologist
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients
- Adjusted treatment plans with current interventions and progress updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sonoma County Detention Facility
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected each with community resources.
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
Psychologist
Corcoran State Prison
Corcoran, California
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Provide individual treatment for stabilization of patient with suicide attempts, ideation, grave disability or medication adjustments
- Discharge planning, IDTT, PRN lead Supervisor and multidisciplinary team meeting for continuity of care
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients in order to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis
SOCIAL WORKER
Magellan Health Services Inc.
Ft. Hood, Texas
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Individual and family counseling for military families regarding deployment and reintergration
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills
Sole Proprietor
CNM COUNSELING CLINIC - SOLE PROPRIETOR
Vallejo, CA
09.2003 - 09.2012
- Individual, couples & families for outpatient counseling
- Treatment plans, crisis intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration for continuity of care
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships
Education
doctorate - Counseling Psychology
argosy university
2012
Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA1994
Skills
- Excellent at communicating, teamwork, providing treatment that is in the best interest of the patient, advocating for basic rights
- Basic
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Discharge planning
- Providing treatment
- Supervisor
- Teamwork
- Treatment plans
- Patient screening
- Consultations
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #21288
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Supervisor
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health
12.2020 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sonoma County Detention Facility
04.2020 - 12.2020
Clinical Psychologist
San Quentin State Prison
08.2019 - 04.2025
Psychologist
Corcoran State Prison
06.2015 - 08.2019
SOCIAL WORKER
Magellan Health Services Inc.
10.2012 - 08.2015
Sole Proprietor
CNM COUNSELING CLINIC - SOLE PROPRIETOR
09.2003 - 09.2012
doctorate - Counseling Psychology
argosy university
Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
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