San Bernardino County Behavioral Health, Mariposa Community Counseling, Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services
Ontario, CA
04.2023 - Current
Supervise Clinical Therapists, AOD counselors, and other support staff, up to 15 staff.
Plan and coordinate the work of the clinic staff, evaluate work and prepare performance work evaluations, participate in hiring and disciplinary actions, and determine training needs and conduct in-service training as needed.
Supervise the clinic operation which entails responsibility for safety and security of staff, reporting maintenance and repair needs, preparing budget requests for equipment and supplies, and controlling expenditures.
Act as a resource for therapists on the treatment of specific cases; review treatment plans and therapeutic techniques utilized.
Generate revenue by maintaining productivity, auditing charts, and enforcing state regulations.
Evaluate the Quarterly Audit Review results and complete follow-up trainings, and program improvements as needed based on outcomes.
Clinical Therapist II
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders and Recovery Services
San Bernardino, CA
09.2021 - 04.2023
Oversee the delivery of care coordination services to all clients in the residential treatment facilities.
Provide quality assurance review on care coordination charts insuring Drug Medi-Cal-Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) requirements and the quality of work meets San Bernardino County DBH standards.
Conduct American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for treatment and provide substance use and other supportive services referrals.
Perform suicide risk assessments for mental health crises and provide necessary linkages to meet the consumers' mental health needs.
Monitor the phone-lines to ensure calls are answered in a timely manner and staff members are providing ethic, legal, culturally competent and excellent customer service.
Provide clinical supervision to one pre-licensed Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW).
Clinical Therapist I
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health
San Bernardino, CA
02.2016 - 10.2021
Provide services in the field to engage chronically homeless individuals with mental illness into permanent supportive housing.
Collaborate with the Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement (HOPE) team and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino to provide services to homeless consumers.
Offer intensive case management, advocacy, and empowerment for self-sufficiency, as well as linkage and referrals to consumers.
Conduct adult clinical assessments and develop consumer specific treatment plan goals.
Response effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
Program Services Coordinator
CA MENTOR Family Home Agency
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
08.2014 - 02.2016
Plan and coordinate delivery of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in family homes.
Conduct home visits to provide ongoing support and monitoring for individuals receiving services.
Build and maintain relationships with families, community organizations and Regional Centers.
Participate in rotational emergency coverage and crisis intervention support.
Foster Family Agency Social Worker
Alliance Human Services
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2013 - 08.2014
Provided weekly therapeutic supervision to foster children and youth in their certified homes to ensure the needs of each individual are being met.
Prepared Initial Needs and Service Plans based on the individuals educational, health, social, emotional and psychological goals.
Maintained placement preservation by being pro-active, implementing the child’s Needs and Service Plan, facilitating crisis intervention and monitoring foster families compliance with licensing standards.
Educated certified parents on child developmental and utilization of community resources.
MSW Therapist Intern
Pacific Clinics
Monrovia, CA
09.2012 - 06.2013
Developed and facilitated groups in the Children’s Intensive Milieu Program by implementing the Aggression Replacement Training (ART) and Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) curriculum.
Performed individual assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy services to at-risk youth.
Provided case management, crisis intervention and advocacy services to families.
House Monitor
Pacific Clinics
Pasadena, CA
07.2011 - 09.2012
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to assist homeless consumers diagnosed with mental health illnesses secure housing.
Provided onsite supervision and assistance with daily living activities for consumers residing in the master-leased homes.
Managed crisis situations and reported all consumer mental health concerns to treatment teams for the purpose of problem solving and coordinating appropriate supportive services.
Supervised social outings to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all consumers.
MSW Therapist Intern
Family Service Agency of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
10.2011 - 06.2012
Completed biopsychosocial assessments and worked with the program supervisor to arrive at preliminary diagnosis using the DSM-IV-TR.
Conducted school-based mental health services to children and youth utilizing a strengths-based approach.
Maintained case records and progress notes in accordance with the County’s Department of Behavioral Health.
Volunteer Crisis Advocate
Project Sister Family Services
Pomona, CA
03.2010 - 08.2011
Attended State certified trainings to become a Crisis Intervention Counselor for Sexual Assault.
Offered immediate confidential crisis counseling through a 24-hour hotline service to women, men, teens, and children who have been affected by sexual assault.
Provided advocacy and crisis assistance at hospitals, police stations, and court hearings.
Education
Addiction Studies Certificate -
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
03-2024
Master of Social Work -
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-2013
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Pomona
09-2010
Skills
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Authorized writer to initiate a 5150/5585 for the County of San Bernardino
Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ACCBC)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Spousal/Partner Abuse Assessment, Detection, and Intervention Training
Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Mental Health Clinic Supervisor
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health, Mariposa Community Counseling, Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Therapist II
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders and Recovery Services
Mental Health Program Specialist at San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery ServicesMental Health Program Specialist at San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services