Daniela Bagan
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience in crisis evaluation, administrative responsibilities, and teamwork, seeking a position as a clinic assistant. Proven ability to facilitate group and individual therapy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Facilitator
Transitional Mental Health Association
San Luis Obispo
04.2025 - Current
- Participate weekly as a facilitator for two support groups for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, who may have experienced chronic unhousing.
- Collaborate with the supervisor and team members to ensure group safety, cohesion, and individualized support within a recovery model framework.
Therapist Trainee
SLO Counseling Clinic
San Luis Obispo, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Provide individual psychotherapy to diverse clientele under clinical supervision, utilizing evidence-based treatment plan approaches such as mindfulness, CBT, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy.
- Conducts assessment, intervention, treatment plan, and diagnosis of respective case load.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, recording, and observation in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Crisis Evaluator
United Health Services Hospitals
Binghamton, NY
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations for emergent, high-risk patients within BGH's Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program.
- Assessed risk, appropriate level of care, and coordinated crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises
Mental Health Technician
Binghamton General Hospital
Binghamton , NY
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided direct patient care for diverse clientele and crisis support in emergency and locked psychiatric units, assisting with de-escalation, running group therapies, monitoring safety, and supporting daily therapeutic activities in high-acuity settings.
Call Center Team Lead
SEEK Helpine
Vestal, NY
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Trained crisis call handler and Trained in Motivational Interview.
Administrative Assistant
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training & Fitness Center
Laguna Niguel, CA
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2023
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Financial management
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Client-centered strategies
Accomplishments
- Presidential Award for Volunteering
- Volunteer for GiGi's Playhouse
Certification
- Trained in Emergency Psychiatric Evaluation Assessment
- Trained in Motivational Interview
- CPR
- Stop the Bleed
Affiliations
- I enjoy art making, nature emersion, paddleboarding and martial arts.
Timeline
Co-Facilitator
Transitional Mental Health Association
04.2025 - Current
Therapist Trainee
SLO Counseling Clinic
03.2025 - Current
Crisis Evaluator
United Health Services Hospitals
06.2023 - 07.2024
Mental Health Technician
Binghamton General Hospital
12.2022 - 07.2024
Call Center Team Lead
SEEK Helpine
01.2021 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training & Fitness Center
07.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Binghamton University
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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