DONNA ROSE
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Professional with extensive experience at the Black Infant Health Program, adept in mental health screenings and crisis intervention. Proven ability to advocate for clients and foster community referrals, ensuring compliance with policies. Skilled in grief counseling and active listening, dedicated to empowering individuals through tailored support.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor 15+ years
Bayview Church
San Diego, CA
01.2001 - Current
- Specialized in grief counseling services
- Counseled church members navigating grief, conflict, and family stress, fostering emotional healing and resilience.
- Facilitated spiritual guidance through prayer and scripture reflection, enhancing members' coping mechanisms.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources and licensed mental health services, ensuring comprehensive support for congregants.
- Listened to congregants and documented care needs for follow-up support.
- Maintained confidential counseling records and protected sensitive member information.
Mental Health Professional
Black Infant Health Program
San Diego, California
05.2023 - 11.2026
- Performed mental health screenings to identify and address perinatal and postpartum mental health issues.
- Provided counseling services to support Black Infant Health program participants and families in addressing mental health needs.
- Executed in-depth assessment interviews for new program applicants to evaluate eligibility and support needs.
Case Manager
San Diego Rescue Mission
12.2013 - 05.2018
- Developed service plans to achieve housing, recovery, and stability goals for clients
- Facilitated referrals to community resources, enhancing access to support services for clients
- Created and facilitated life skills classes to empower clients in achieving independence
- Documented client progress in case records and shelter databases
Eligibility Supervisor 10+ years
County of San Diego- Dept of Social Services
- Supervised eligibility staff handling County of San Diego social services caseloads.
- Evaluated CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal cases to ensure adherence to policy requirements.
- Clarified Department of Social Services procedures for accurate eligibility determinations.
- Delivered comprehensive program support across multiple functions for five years.
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
Southern California Seminary
01-2008
BS - Human Development
Christian Heritage College
01-1999
Skills
- Mental health screening
- Perinatal counseling
- Grief counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Trauma-informed care
- Depression management
- Coping strategy development
- Community referrals
- Case documentation
- Confidential recordkeeping
- Policy compliance
- Staff supervision
- Client advocacy
- Resilience building
- Developing relationships
Timeline
Mental Health Professional
Black Infant Health Program
05.2023 - 11.2026
Case Manager
San Diego Rescue Mission
12.2013 - 05.2018
Counselor 15+ years
Bayview Church
01.2001 - Current
Eligibility Supervisor 10+ years
County of San Diego- Dept of Social Services
MA - Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
Southern California Seminary
BS - Human Development
Christian Heritage College