Joshua L. Collver-Horvath
2755 Cottage Way STE 6 Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic Founder and Psychotherapist at Fair Oaks Behavioral Health Inc, specializing in family law and trauma therapies. Proven expertise in child custody evaluations and quality assurance, alongside servant leadership. Successfully supervised clinical teams, enhancing care delivery and compliance with regulatory standards, while implementing innovative therapeutic programs for diverse populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Fair Oaks Behavioral Health Inc
Sacramento, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Founded and lead a behavioral health group practice providing psychotherapy, forensic family law services, and clinical consultation for individuals, couples, families, and court-involved systems.
- Direct all business and clinical operations including strategic planning, practice development, financial oversight, quality assurance, and service delivery management.
- Specialize in evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
- Provide specialized family law services, including trainings, mediation, co-parent counseling, reunification therapy, custody evaluations, and high-conflict family interventions.
- Supervise and mentor associate clinical social workers and clinicians to maintain ethical standards, clinical excellence, and high-quality patient care.
Clinical Director of Behavioral Health
Diamond House Detox
Sacramento, CA
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised 15 clinicians across 3 residential treatment centers, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conducted clinical work, including group therapy, house management, and individual sessions.
- Implemented daily management systems to enhance program planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
- Maintained Joint Commission Accreditation through rigorous compliance and quality oversight.
- Provided on-call support and case consultation to address urgent client needs.
Behavioral Health Manager 1, ED Crisis Team
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw management of 13 clinicians, enhancing team performance and collaboration.
- Executed daily management systems, scheduling, and in-services for operational efficiency.
- Conducted 50% Emergency Room clinical work to support patient care initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between management and labor representatives, ensuring compliance with union contracts.
- Maintained Joint Commission and CMS standards to uphold quality healthcare practices.
Clinical Director of Behavioral Health
Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC)
Sacramento, CA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Management of 14 staff members in social work, integrated behavioral health, medication assisted treatment, receptionists, and managers
- Patient case load of over 50 clients
- Design and maintain a service delivery model that meets the needs of the center’s target populations
- Grant management of multi-year/million-dollar grants
- In partnership with COO and clinical department leadership, design and established a medication assisted treatment program
- Grant management of application process, project design, and budget management
- Managed and developed policies, protocols, job descriptions and programming
- Competence with AAAHC, DHCS, and other FQHC regulatory bodies
- Managed behavioral health benchmark goals and GPRA/GPRAMA measures
Manager Therapeutic Services
Sutter Center for Psychiatry (SCP)
Sacramento, CA
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Oversaw 25-30 staff members across social work, recreational therapy, and allied health services.
- Developed internship and fellowship programs for MSW II with comprehensive clinical curriculum.
- Ensured adherence to care standards for patient admissions and discharges from SCP.
- Managed policies, protocols, and group programming to enhance service delivery.
- Achieved strong results in Therapeutic Services benchmark goals and HBIPS compliance.
- Applied knowledge of Title 22, CMS, and Joint Commission accreditation requirements.
Supervisor Central Intake
Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Oversaw multidisciplinary team of 16 staff, including RN, LVN, LPT, and LCSW.
- Ensured department compliance with EMTALA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and CMS regulations.
- Collected and reported data on admissions, transfers, medical screenings, and departmental trends.
- Conducted regular audits of departmental records, reports, claims, denials, and authorizations.
- Developed and implemented operational process improvements for ED/ER and Sacramento County admissions to SCP.
Psychiatric Response Team Social Worker
Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted mental health evaluations to determine 5150 criteria and address crisis situations.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to patients and families, facilitating family meetings.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including discharge, grief counseling, and aftercare planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams comprising administration, MDs, RNs, law enforcement, and county representatives.
- Supported RN, LCSW, and chaplaincy through consultation and in-service training sessions.
- Supervised Psychiatric Response Team on an interim basis since 2013.
Social Worker
Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Maintained case load of 10-20 patients, ensuring comprehensive care and support.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for children, adults, and elderly populations.
- Arranged housing, psychiatric, and medical care appointments to facilitate treatment access.
- Delivered family therapy and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Performed thorough suicide assessments and developed appropriate treatment plans.
Intern
UCDMC, Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics
Sacramento, CA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Maintained caseload of 10 to 14 clients, ensuring individualized support and attention.
- Administered abuse and risk assessments to identify needs of high-risk minors and families.
- Delivered PCIT and TFCBT therapies to address trauma in vulnerable populations.
- Provided in-home support, evaluation, and treatment for families involved with Child Protective Services.
- Trained in administering Kaufman Intelligence Test (KBITII) for accurate assessments.
- Interpreted Conners-Parent Short Form Assessment Report to evaluate behavioral concerns.
- Utilized Trauma Stress Index (PTSI) for comprehensive trauma assessment and intervention.
Education
Business Management Essentials -
Cornell University
10.2025
Masters - Health Administration
Ohio University
01.2019
Masters - Social Work
California State University of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2010
Bachelors of Arts -
California State University of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2003
Skills
Certified mediator
Child custody evaluations
Child abuse assessment and treatment
Therapist in ACT, CPT, DBT, EFT
Suicide risk assessment and management
Cognitive processing therapy certification
Servant and situational leadership
Process redesign and development
Labor relations expertise
Quality and safety certification
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers, NASW
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, AFCC
- Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences, ACBS
- Member of the National Association for Healthcare Quality, NAHQ
License Number
66804
Recent Trainings
- 05/05/26, Advanced Certification in Child Development and Mental Health, Stanford Center for Health Education
- 08/17/25, Co-parenting Counseling: Clinical Implications and Skill Building, 4, Glenn Soberman PhD
- 05/08/25, Conducting ‘Reunification’ Therapies: Responding to Systemic Resist/Refuse Dynamics, 4, Frankel Group, Ben Garber, Ph.D.
- 07/2024, Emotionally Focused Therapy: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, 24, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- 04/2024, Expert Strategies to Help Clients Develop Tolerance for Emotional Distress, 7, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine
- 03/2024, Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University, 3, Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences
- 02/2024, Co-parenting Plan Mediator Certificate Course: Create a Peaceful, Effective Co-parenting Strategy for Divorcing or Separating Clients (Digital Seminar), PESI
- 02/2024, Pedophilic Disorder, 2, Louis Franzini, PhD
- 01/2024, Overcoming Parent Child Contact Problems, 6, Frankel Group, Matthew Sullivan, Ph. D., Hon. Marjorie Slabach (ret.), Sherrol Cassedy, JD
- 01/2024, Domestic Violence: Everything You Should Know and Understand, 20, Bartholomew and Wasznicky, LLP, the Association of Certified Family Law Specialist and the California Layers Association, Family Law Section
- 01/2024, Custody Evaluations 101, 40, Frankel Group, Lori A. Love, Ph.D.
- 12/2023, Tech Addiction & Digital Health in Children, Adolescents & Young Adults: Level 1 Certification for Clinicians & Educators (Digital Seminar), 6, PESI
- 12/2023, Align Mediation- Civil and Commercial Mediation Training Program – California, 40, Align Mediation
- 04/2023, Healing from Affairs: Moving Past the Trauma of Betrayal and Infidelity (Online Course), PESI
- 03/2023, Clinical & Ethical Best Practices for High-Conflict Families: Child-First Strategies for Divorce, Custody, Coparenting, and Court (Digital Seminar), PESI
- 11/2022, California Law & Ethics CE Workshop, 6, Gerry Grossman Seminars
- 11/2022, A Brief Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), 2, National Association of Social Workers
- 10/2022, The Standard of Care for Treating Suicidal Clients, 3, National Association of Social Workers
- 08/2022, Dr. Sue Johnson’s Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis (online Course), PESI
- 09/2020, 2-Day Intensive Training: Cognitive Processing Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach to Treat PTSD and Related Conditions (Live Webinar), 12, PESI
Specialized Training
- Certification in Child Development and Mental Health
- Certified Mediator
- Child Custody Evaluations
- Child Abuse Assessment and Treatment
- ACT, CPT, DBT, EFT therapist
- Suicide Assessment, risk management and treatment
- Cognitive Processing Therapy Certified
- Servant Leadership, Situational Leadership
Timeline
Clinical Director of Behavioral Health
Diamond House Detox
01.2023 - 08.2024
Behavioral Health Manager 1, ED Crisis Team
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - 10.2023
Clinical Director of Behavioral Health
Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC)
01.2019 - 06.2021
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Fair Oaks Behavioral Health Inc
01.2018 - Current
Manager Therapeutic Services
Sutter Center for Psychiatry (SCP)
01.2014 - 01.2019
Supervisor Central Intake
Sutter Health
01.2012 - 01.2014
Psychiatric Response Team Social Worker
Sutter Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
Social Worker
Sutter Health
01.2010 - 01.2011
Intern
UCDMC, Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics
01.2009 - 01.2010
Business Management Essentials -
Cornell University
Masters - Health Administration
Ohio University
Masters - Social Work
California State University of Sacramento
Bachelors of Arts -
California State University of Sacramento