Kellee Miles-Maranz
Camino,CA
Summary
Adept Clinical Director and School Counselor offering Ten plus years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty (Prior) - Clinical Supervisor (Current)
National University, JFKU School of Psychology Community Counseling Center
10.2019 - Current
- Adjunct Faculty within the Office of Professional Training provide clinical supervision of the graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology practicum program and Clinical Psychology (PsyD) externs as well as volunteer Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT) providing mental health services to the community
- Essential functions include: providing clinical supervision of practicum students, Clinical Trainees in externship and Associate Marriage and Family Therapists in accordance to BBS regulations, APA guidelines for PsyD students, and University policies; delivering weekly individual, triadic and/or group clinical supervision to assigned counselors; review and audit of clinical records in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, e.g
- Best Notes, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes as well as other relevant program required information, forms and/ or documentation; contribute in mandatory meetings to discuss supervisees’ progress as well as clinical issues and concerns; and, any other meetings and trainings as necessary or required; provide qualitative evaluations of student performance in practicum on a quarterly basis
- Responsible for being a liaison with the community based organizations and placements for students
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
Professor (Psychology & Sociology)
Contra Costa Community College District
01.2011 - 10.2018
- I currently teach Psychology and Sociology for students attending Los Medanos Community College
- Lecturing and insuring course objectives and standards are meet
- Integrating current psychology curriculum and digital resources in the classroom and enhancing student success
- Using PowerPoint, Ted Talks and other current media I create the most interesting learning environment
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
Adjunct Academic Counselor
Contra Costa College - LMC
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Provided guidance and advised prospective and enrolled students to support their completion of degree and or certificate requirements
- Planned and advised students using Community College guidelines
- Identify and address potential issues and refer student to appropriate services
- Assist new students in registering for classes and successfully transitioning to other universities and programs
- Communicate with faculty, administration and student support staff
- Attend department meetings, trainings, and student orientation/outreach events as needed
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Proprietor/Director/Clinical Supervisor
Private Practice Group - Life Balance Institute
02.2009 - Current
- Licensed Board of Behavioral Sciences Marriage and Family Therapist providing integrative psychotherapy services in my private outpatient practice for over seven years
- I also supervise clinical interns and employ licensed clinicians
- I have specialized in working with children/adolescents and couples and have specific training in Trauma recovery
- I also have training in mindfulness-based treatment and facilitate a supportive group for adults and adolescents
- In addition, to providing Therapeutic Services, to patients, I am accountable for the program management functions of the program including developing and leading clinical trainings, creating budget, payroll calculations, creating and implementing procedures and protocols as well as hiring clinicians and analyzing the efficiency of the program
Clinical Director
Center for Social Dynamics
03.2019 - 04.2020
- I was responsible for clinical supervision of team of Behavioral Specialist, overseeing clinical and program management functions of the program, including maintaining and monitoring program budget and developing and implementing procedures and systems to ensure productivity and high-quality services
- Selecting, training, supervising and evaluating the work of support services personnel, and clinicians
- Analyzing, evaluating, and preparing recommendations to enhance efficiency and productivity of operations
Clinical Supervisor
Aspiranet Family Services
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Supervised licensed and pre-licensed clinicians charged with providing in home intensive behavioral therapy to children 5 to 18
- Was responsible for overseeing clinical work, developing and facilitating clinical trainings, crisis response support, group supervision and clinical review of progress notes and MediCal paperwork
Clinical Program Supervisor/Coordinator
Community Health for Asian Americans
06.2006 - 01.2012
- I was responsible for clinical supervision, overseeing clinical and program management functions of the program, including maintaining and monitoring program budget and developing and implementing procedures and systems to ensure productivity and high quality services
- Selecting, training, supervising and evaluating the work of support services personnel, and clinicians
- Analyzing, evaluating, and preparing recommendations to enhance efficiency and productivity of operations
- Coordinating and facilitating training, activities, and daily operations of the program
- Assisting in the development of new or revision of program goals and objectives to meet contract expectations
- Assisting in preparation of proposal for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors
- Conferring with and advising staff and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program/ clinical goals
- Preparing reports and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies
- Evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods
- Coordination of recruitment efforts and outreach activities and promotional literature
Education
Master of Science - Professional Psychology
John F. Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA06-2004
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2000
Skills
- Academic planning
- Community engagement
- Curriculum design
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Workshop facilitation
- Individual counseling
- Advising expertise
- Student advocacy
- Group counseling
- Disability services
- Vocational guidance
- Educational problem identification
- Group therapy facilitator
- Active listening
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty (Prior) - Clinical Supervisor (Current)
National University, JFKU School of Psychology Community Counseling Center
10.2019 - Current
Clinical Director
Center for Social Dynamics
03.2019 - 04.2020
Clinical Supervisor
Aspiranet Family Services
01.2014 - 09.2016
Professor (Psychology & Sociology)
Contra Costa Community College District
01.2011 - 10.2018
Adjunct Academic Counselor
Contra Costa College - LMC
01.2011 - 01.2017
Proprietor/Director/Clinical Supervisor
Private Practice Group - Life Balance Institute
02.2009 - Current
Clinical Program Supervisor/Coordinator
Community Health for Asian Americans
06.2006 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Professional Psychology
John F. Kennedy University
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chapman University
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