Dolores Cardona

• Render psychosocial assessment, crisis assessment and interventions, suicide/homicide risk assessment, and develop treatment plans for individuals and families.

• Provided clinical assessments for diverse behavioral health clients.
• Developed individualized treatment plans addressing immediate needs of patients in crisis.
• Provided individual and family therapy to clients with a variety of mental health concerns.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions fostering peer support and enhancing emotional healing.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
• Utilized crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations quickly and safely.
• Monitored client progress through regular assessments throughout the course of treatment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
• Consulted with physicians regarding medication options for clients with dual diagnoses or complex medical issues.
• Educated families on mental health resources and effective coping strategies for better support.
• Educated clients on available resources within the community that could help them achieve their goals.
• Led trainings for interns or new staff members on topics related to behavioral health best practices.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

• Provide trauma-informed approach counseling and intensive case management for 80 – 100 individuals and families including patients with substance abuse, and mental health issues, who are housed and unhoused.

• Provide outreach services to unhoused individuals and families in San Joaquin County

• Interdisciplinary communication with doctors, nurses, health educators, patients, and families to render the appropriate course of action and adequate treatment plans for a diverse unhoused population.

Facilitated access to community resources and support services for clients.

Monitored the client’s needs and conducted follow-up appointments.

• Participate in Project Room Key of San Joaquin. Collaborating with multiple agencies, Housing Authority of San Joaquin, San Joaquin General Hospital, Central Valley low-income housing, housing 50 unhoused individuals and families.

• Develop and maintain community resource partnerships.