Results-driven Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor offering expertise in at-risk youth/young adult populations, demonstrated over 8 years of industry experience. Challenges clients to work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths and milestones.
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Kayla Raymond
Boulder Creek,California
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
Mental Health Specialist
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and implemented Suicide Prevention program, incorporating student feedback to further develop and improve overall mission and objectives.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Documented client progress in confidential files, as well as conducted assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks, and utilized interventions to mitigate active crisis.
- Collaborated with team and families to develop IEP and 504 plans to support students mental health needs.
Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
Guidance Counselor Technician II, ALT ED
08.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and aided to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
- Led up to 20 individual sessions per week and 5 group therapy meetings.
TAY Encompass Community Services
Youth Counselor/Case Manager
01.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Lead Advocacy Workshops, Art Groups, and Independent Living Skills Workshops for 5-10 clients twice per week surrounding foster youth and probation population ages 16-25.
- Case-managed 10-13 clients providing rehab counseling and goal setting with focus on improving daily life functioning.
- Experience case managing culturally and socioeconomically diverse clients and continuous diversity sensitivity training, as well as versed in client centered approach to therapeutic services.
- Organized Client files, confidential paperwork, communicated with other service providers and developed treatment plans in AVATAR for 13-20 clients.
- Coordinated Mental Health meetings with support team, parents, youth, and social workers.
The Camp Recovery Center
Substance Use Counselor
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Managed caseload of 13 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individuals, peers, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention.
- Monitored client census by using daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Y.E.S
Volunteer
01.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Observed and Participated in Group Counseling, one on one sessions; personal goals, and home life skills with a focus on overcoming addiction at YES High School with 8-10 students.
- Assisted with Harm Reduction Model, 12 step recovery, and provided referrals to local agencies that support youth struggling with substance use.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
Education
Brandman UniversityIrvine, CA
Masters of Psychology from MFT, PCC
03.2022
University Overview
AMFT 133769, APCC 12009
University of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
Bachelor of Science from History of Art and Visual Culture
06.2013
University Overview
Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CA
Associate of Science from Human Services, General Counseling, Substance Use, Family Treatment
06.2011
University Overview
Skills
- CSEC Human Trafficking Certified Advocate, 2019
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Certification, 2019
- Mindfulness Practice Training, 2019
- Motivational Interviewing Training, 2018
- First Aid-CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant, Expires 6/15/24
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Guidance Counselor Technician II, ALT ED
Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
08.2021 - 07.2022
Youth Counselor/Case Manager
TAY Encompass Community Services
01.2018 - 08.2021
Substance Use Counselor
The Camp Recovery Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Volunteer
Y.E.S
01.2014 - 01.2015
Brandman University
Masters of Psychology from MFT, PCC
University of California Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science from History of Art and Visual Culture
Cabrillo College
Associate of Science from Human Services, General Counseling, Substance Use, Family Treatment
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