Jenia Alonso
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor trainee with hands-on experience providing individual and group therapy services within the County of San Diego Behavioral Health system. Skilled in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering trauma-informed, strength-based, and evidence-based interventions to support client recovery and emotional well-being. Experienced in collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other multidisciplinary providers to ensure coordinated, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care. Committed to fostering safety, empowerment, and resilience among diverse populations while continuing professional growth toward licensure and clinical specialization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Case Management Clinician
East County Behavioral Health Center
San Diego, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize client outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic interventions and improve recovery rates.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Provide caseload coverage when clinicians are on leave.
Student Intern Mental Health Counselor
East County Behavioral Health Center
San Diego, CA
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and annual updates to evaluate clients needs, strengths, and treatment progress
- Provide caseload coverage when clinicians are on leave
- Provide individual therapy sessions using evidence-based interventions to support emotional regulation and goal attainment
- Complete intake assessments and treatment planning for new clients entering services
Student Intern Mental Health Counselor
North Central Behavioral Health Center
San Diego, CA
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducts biopsychosocial assessments to determine needs and strengths, plan treatment, and recommend appropriate resources
- Facilitates weekly individual and group specialty mental health services
- Coordinates care in collaboration with psychiatrists, RNs, and other healthcare providers to ensure holistic, integrated care aligned with each client’s recovery goals
- Provides comprehensive services and crisis management for clients with co-occurring disorders and dual diagnoses
- Delivers outreach services aimed at supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges
- Supports clients with managing psychiatric medications for optimal health outcomes
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
Center For Positive Changes STRTP
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Served as acting Head of Service (HOS) until position was filled, responsible for coordinating care for six (6) adolescent clients
- Trains new hire rehab specialists on job duties and Medi-Cal documentation
- Conducts weekly individual and group rehab services for residents at assigned facility and covers rehab specialist job duties at facilities with vacant MHRS positions
- Assesses safety, de-escalates crises, updates safety plans, and debriefs incidents
- Provides intensive care coordination to social workers, probation officers, residential staff, and other significant support persons to facilitate access to needed resources, services, and plan for transition out of the STRTP
- Collaborates with Head of Service (HOS) to provide creative, strength-based, trauma-informed, evidenced based interventions and execute treatment plans
- Empowers client participation in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings
Child Care Worker (CCW)
Center For Positive Changes STRTP
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided supervision, reinforced facility rules, and managed behavior using developmentally appropriate approaches
- Implemented safety protocol and crisis prevention/de-escalation techniques
- Facilitated enrichment activities to enhance socialization, exposure, and exploration in a safe, controlled setting
Special Events Traffic Controller (SETC)
San Diego Police Department Traffic Division
San Diego, CA
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Assisted law enforcement and county personnel with traffic and crowd control at large-scale community events to ensure public safety and smooth event operations
- Maintained situational awareness and clear communication under high-traffic conditions to prevent hazards and support emergency response coordination
- Provided customer service and public assistance, offering directions, information, and support to event attendees in a professional and courteous manner
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
California Southern University
Chandler, AZ01-2026
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments; Counseling and School Psychology, Psychology, and Sociology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01-2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CA01-2016
Skills
- Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)
- Severally emotionally disturbed (SED) youth
- Rehabilitation group facilitator
- Individual rehab services
- New hire rehab specialist trainer
- Case management
- Severe Mental Illness (SMI) adults
- Group and individual services
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Medi-Cal documentation
- Responsible and reliable
- Organized and prompt
- Performs well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
- Upbeat, outgoing, and positive
- Creative and proactive
- Team contributor
- Biopsychosocial assessments
Certification
- Oneness Deeksha Giver Training 2012
- Reiki I & II Training 2012
Timeline
Mental Health Case Management Clinician
East County Behavioral Health Center
04.2026 - Current
Student Intern Mental Health Counselor
East County Behavioral Health Center
02.2025 - 01.2026
Student Intern Mental Health Counselor
North Central Behavioral Health Center
09.2024 - 01.2026
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
Center For Positive Changes STRTP
10.2021 - 02.2025
Child Care Worker (CCW)
Center For Positive Changes STRTP
06.2020 - 10.2021
Special Events Traffic Controller (SETC)
San Diego Police Department Traffic Division
03.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments; Counseling and School Psychology, Psychology, and Sociology
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
Southwestern Community College
Master of Arts - Psychology, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
California Southern University