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Emily Persell

Pasadena,CA

Summary

To obtain a responsible position that compensates me for my creativity and expertise with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Eager to pursue new opportunities and challenges.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

MH, Training Coordinator

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
10.2017 - Current
  • Participated in development of policy, procedure and training with Just Culture collaborating with DHS and DPH.
  • Created charts and entered data for DMH Human Resource trainings, provided to board members for review to maintain DMH HR Training policy and standards.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations for delegated trainings.
  • Completed Service Requests for employees seeking individual training needs outside of Department and SRs for group departmental training needs.
  • Trainer for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Organized several of Access's permanent trainings into DHR Talentworks
  • Assist Access in developing training programs; makes recommendations for and implements program training policies
  • Determines training needs through consultation and evaluation of requests; recommends training programs to management in order to meet these
  • Advises and consults with Program Manager in formulating training plans
  • Schedules guest speakers or instructors
  • Coordinate and document training of State Mandated trainings

MH, Service Coordinator I

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
02.2014 - 10.2017
  • Supervised ITC and coordinated their work flow and work outcomes needed for services and documentation
  • Documented daily hospitalizations of Medi-Cal adolescents/minors in LA County
  • Coordinated and scheduled and participated in teleconferences with DCFS and Children's Court for Child MH services
  • Created trainings to orientate new employees to process of calls and documentation to maintain Katie A. Lawsuit
  • Trained in Shared Core Practice Model
  • Worked with contracted mental health agencies and group homes to help orientate and assist them with CCR and DMH policies for a DMH contract
  • Reviewed and edited contracted agencies and group home proposals for CCR

Social Worker

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
10.2006 - 02.2014
  • Evaluate and assess needs for IHSS recipients in their home
  • Respond to all clients within a 24 hour period
  • Complete required monthly training workshops
  • Refer clients to organizations and resources that would benefit their situation

Residential Counselor

The H.E.L.P Group
12.2002 - 03.2004
  • Developed and implemented behavioral management strategies for residents
  • Conducted individual and group therapy/activities designed to assist residents in achieving their goals
  • Identify, address, and attend to special areas of need for each resident.

Behavioral Specialist

Connections Adolescent Day Treatment Program
11.2000 - 12.2002
  • Coordinate and plan daily miellu treatment schedule and activities
  • Serve on multi-disciplinary treatment team (treating adolescents with various mental disorders including Depression, Bi-polar, Schizophrenia, and Schizo-affective disorder)
  • Provided case management for adolescent clients and their families
  • Led various one-to-one interventions and psycho-educational socialization groups.

Education

Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology -

Mount St. Mary’s University
Los Angeles, California
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - undefined

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, California
01.2000

AA in Liberal Arts - undefined

Citrus Community College
Glendora, California
01.1998

Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, TalentWorks, IBHIS, EventsHub, Powerpoint, Data Entry, documenting and evaluating Personal Evaluations and Internet

Timeline

MH, Training Coordinator

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
10.2017 - Current

MH, Service Coordinator I

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
02.2014 - 10.2017

Social Worker

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
10.2006 - 02.2014

Residential Counselor

The H.E.L.P Group
12.2002 - 03.2004

Behavioral Specialist

Connections Adolescent Day Treatment Program
11.2000 - 12.2002

Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology -

Mount St. Mary’s University

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - undefined

California State University San Marcos

AA in Liberal Arts - undefined

Citrus Community College
Emily Persell