Clarise A. Blanchard
Foster City
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with over 35 years of expertise in client-focused exploration of psychological influences and traumatic events, adept at understanding their profound impact on life. Proactive in delivering effective solutions to complex challenges, consistently fostering positive outcomes through tailored approaches. Innovative in developing strategies that prioritize ethical integrity while addressing individual needs, ensuring a holistic perspective in all interactions. Committed to empowering clients through insightful guidance and transformative support, facilitating meaningful change and personal growth.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
StarVista
01.2000 - 01.2022
- Responsibilities include management and clinical supervision of 30 programs and StarVista Agency Training Program
- Specific oversight of Co-occurring Services including programs Addressing mental health disorder and substance use disorders
- First Chance Sobering Station, First Chance Outpatient Services, Archway Outpatient Treatment Services, Insights Adolescent Outpatient Treatment Services, Women’s Enrichment Center for intensive day treatment for women presenting with co-occurring disorders, and GIRLS Program with intensive day treatment for adolescent girls presenting with co-occurring disorders, Children’s Place program for school-based treatment for children with parents presenting with addiction, Counseling Center, School-based Services, Daybreak and Your House South. Facilitate merger of StarVista and Pyramid Alternatives.
Intern/Mental Health Clinician
Pyramid Alternatives
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Responsibilities included participation in multiple programs
- Group and individual sessions with court mandated clients
- Individual sessions with Children, Adolescents, Adult
- Group/Individual sessions with Juvenile Probation
- Clinical Supervision/Training
- Duel and Multiple Diagnosis
- Group Therapy
- School Counseling
- Psychological Testing
- Domestic Violence
- Methamphetamine Research Project
School Counselor
Washoe County School District
01.1989 - 01.1990
Substitute Teacher
Washoe County School District
01.1986 - 01.1989
- K-12/Special Ed
Business Admin
Societe Agricole Hebrides
01.1978 - 01.1981
Assit.Vice President/Branch Manager
Security Pacific National Bank
01.1972 - 01.1978
Loan Officer
Wells Fargo Bank
01.1971 - 01.1972
Loan Officer
Bank of California
01.1969 - 01.1971
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling Psychology
Northern California Graduate University
San Mateo, CA05.1999
Master of Arts - Counseling and Guidance
University of Nevada
Reno, NV05.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California-Berkeley
06.1969
Affiliations
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- American Association for Counseling and Development
- American School Counselor Association
- International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Certification
- California Board of Behavioral Science MFT #32977 1995-current Marriage, Family and Child Counselor
- Nevada License for Educational Personnel #xxx-xx-xxxx 1989- present School Counselor K- 12
- Certification CAMFT Supervision Workshops Completed 1999-02-14
- State of California Domestic Violence Certification 2004-06-30
Timeline
Clinical Director
StarVista
01.2000 - 01.2022
Intern/Mental Health Clinician
Pyramid Alternatives
01.1990 - 01.2000
School Counselor
Washoe County School District
01.1989 - 01.1990
Substitute Teacher
Washoe County School District
01.1986 - 01.1989
Business Admin
Societe Agricole Hebrides
01.1978 - 01.1981
Assit.Vice President/Branch Manager
Security Pacific National Bank
01.1972 - 01.1978
Loan Officer
Wells Fargo Bank
01.1971 - 01.1972
Master of Arts - Counseling and Guidance
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California-Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling Psychology
Northern California Graduate University
Loan Officer
Bank of California
01.1969 - 01.1971