ELYCIA JONES
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Team-oriented Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional in Clinical Counseling with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies. Demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations utilizing a variety of treatment methods to adhere to the unique client needs such as crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapy, short-term and long-term treatment modules, case management and client centered advocacy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
CRF - Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
06.2021 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised clinical treatment teams and staff meetings to discuss clients as well as new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Interviewed and hired talented staff members with expertise in various disciplines including therapists, case managers, substance use specialists and clinical supervisors.
- Participated in regular county meetings to facilitate mental health change at the county level and implement new county guidelines at the program level.
- Provide clinical supervision both group and individual.
- Monitored production to ensure the program is meeting contractual agreements.
Clinical Team Lead
Community Research Foundation - IMPACT
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Manage, delegate and lead staff with direct and indirect client care for ACT level services including but not limited to crisis intervention, case management, therapy, substance use services, nursing, psychiatry, supportive employment, housing and peer related services.
- Hold and oversee daily treatment team meetings for a caseload of 100 clients with a team of interdisciplinary staff members.
Provide training and supervision to 11-member staff on one of three clinical teams. - Intervene in cases that warrant it, including crisis intervention, disengaged clients, clients desiring to discharge from the program against medical advice etc.
- Provide consultation, risk assessment and clinical decision making with staff during crisis situations with clients.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conduct interviews and assist with onboarding for new staff members.
- Implemented staff disciplinary action as needed to hold staff accountable with workplace duties and performance.
Program Coordinator
Community Research Foundation - Mobile Adolescent Service Team (MAST)
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Trained practicum students regarding work tasks, productivity and timeliness, documentation and organization.
- Co-signed documentation for practicum students to help guide students in documentation requirements and expectations.
- Completed peer reviews to ensure documentation requirements are met by program and enhance documentation skills and knowledge among staff members.
CYF Clinician
Community Research Foundation - Mobile Adolescent Service Team (MAST)
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked with 18-20 child/youth and families each week at contracted schools, at a community location or in the home.
- Provided individual and family therapy to youth/family as well as parenting skills and psychoeducation to parents of youth served.
- Interviewed, assessed and created a treatment plan for 1 family/youth each week.
- Conducted crisis intervention as needed to meet child/youth's needs.
- Collaborated with case managers to meet social service needs for families served.
- Collaborated with substance abuse specialists on a case by case basis to meet substance use needs of child/youth.
- Completed referrals from schools for therapy services as well as screenings with parents of child/youth and scheduled intake assessments.
Program Coordinator
Community Research Foundation - Halcyon Crisis Center
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Carefully selected, developed and retained qualified staff, as well as trained new staff annually.
- Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.
- Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.
- Coordinated with community inpatient settings as well as outpatient settings to complete client referrals.
PSR Specialist II
Community research Foundation - Halcyon Crisis Center
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked with 20-25 clients with co-occurring disorders each week.
- Interviewed and assessed 1 to 3 new clients each week.
- Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.
- Referred clients to other mental health resources in the community for further services.
- Managed set shifts regarding client assignment caseloads, crisis interventions and communication for continuity of care.
MFT Trainee
Community Research Foundation - Halcyon Crisis Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted 7 to 10 crisis counseling sessions each week.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social, emotional and substance use issues.
- Led group therapy sessions consisting of 7 to 14 adults focusing on Dialectical Behavioral Skills and Techniques.
- Interviewed and assessed 1 to 2 new clients each week.
- Diagnosed clients using DSM-5 criteria.
- Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.
- Referred clients to outside social service providers to address psychiatric and substance use issues.
- Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
San Diego, CA2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology counseling
San Diego Christian College
San Diego, CA2014
Skills
- Studied counseling methods, counseling process and skills
- Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing
- Trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Basic trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
- Working knowledge of crisis intervention skills
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Staff training and development
- Supervision procedures and processes
- Conducting interviews
- Efficient in documentation regarding policies and procedures, incident reports and annual accreditation procedures
- Proficient in the Cerner electronic medical record
- Diagnostic skills: Studied all of the different types of disorders, their biological and psychological functions, and how to carefully and systematically diagnose an individual using the DSM-5
Affiliations
- Graduated Masters with Honors 2016
- Graduated Bachelors with Honors 2014
- Captain of college soccer team 2012-2014
- GSAC Scholar Athlete of the Fall 2012 and Fall 2013
Licensures
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #116184
- Licensed Professional in Clinical Counseling (LPCC) #8905
References
Melissa Beals
IMPACT Program Director
1260 Morena Blvd Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92110
mbeals@comresearch.org
Alexis Wimer
Child Youth and Family Clinical Director
1202 Morena Blvd Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92110
(619)852-3656
awimer@comresearch.org
Kelly Theolecke
Previous Community Research Foundation Quality Improvement
1202 Morena Blvd ste. 300 San Diego, CA 92110
(619)997-5238
kdean@comresearch.org
Priscilla Grossman
Halcyon Crisis Center Program Director
1664 Broadway El Cajon, CA 92021
(619)212-6633
pgrossman@comresearch.org
Dr. Matthew Welstch
Previous Clinical Supervisor
(619)218-9032
Timeline
Program Director
CRF - Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Team Lead
Community Research Foundation - IMPACT
03.2020 - 06.2021
Program Coordinator
Community Research Foundation - Mobile Adolescent Service Team (MAST)
10.2019 - 03.2020
CYF Clinician
Community Research Foundation - Mobile Adolescent Service Team (MAST)
07.2018 - 10.2019
Program Coordinator
Community Research Foundation - Halcyon Crisis Center
01.2017 - 06.2018
PSR Specialist II
Community research Foundation - Halcyon Crisis Center
07.2016 - 12.2016
MFT Trainee
Community Research Foundation - Halcyon Crisis Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology counseling
San Diego Christian College
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