Khalida Bradford, LCSW
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Qualified Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in mental health treatment. Adept at using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to maintaining an environment built on integrity, inclusion, impact, compassion, sensitivity, and effective communication. Background includes working with patients diagnosed with anxiety, depressive, and mood disorders. Skilled in facilitating group sessions and conducting one-on-one therapy to overcome mental health struggles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Leads and provides oversight to clinical staff of 10 people on Feedback Informed Care treatment modality to improve therapeutic alliance and patient outcomes in mental health care.
- Works with an interdisciplinary treatment team and provides a professional interpretation of a member's presentation, develops treatment plan, and diagnosis formulation.
- Provides individual and family therapy to 38 patients weekly diagnosed with an Axis I disorder.
- Conducts weekly initial assessments to members by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of presenting problems.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, sociocultural determinants, and community resources.
- Displays cultural sensitivity and inclusion to a diverse population of clients and families served.
- Collects and evaluates client's self-reported data to guide and successfully improve care and assess treatment progress.
- Led weekly group with up to 8 participants focusing on improving social skills and teaching anger management/stress management techniques.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Southern California Hospital
Culver City, CA
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Completed psychosocial assessments for adult patients admitted to the 70 bed acute psychiatric unit.
- Facilitated daily group therapy to identify and resolve complex problems resulting from a psychiatric illness.
- Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
- Facilitated family support sessions between caregivers and adult siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Mental Health Therapist
Tessie Cleveland Community Services
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Provided field based mental health services including comprehensive written psychosocial assessments, diagnosing, treatments plans, & discharge plans to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
- Directed/supervised and supported rehab specialist throughout the treatment process.
- Maintained a case load of 20 high risk clients diagnosed with DSM V Psychiatric Disorder.
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence based interventions to improve the mental and emotional status resulting from mental illness.
- Responded to client crises on a 24 hour day, implemented crisis interventions strategies, safety plans, and determined need for higher level of care (involuntary/voluntary hospitalization).
- Met required billing of 30 productivity hours or more per week, completed all progress notes, charting, & other required documentation in real time in accordance with agency, county, state, & federal regulations.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Children's Institute Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Created and cultivated project guidelines and leveraged student feedback to create and launch Social Emotional program.
- Facilitated SPARCS group and Domestic Violence kids group age 7-8 averaging 10 participants per session
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health Counseling
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Californina State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09.2009
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Psychotherapy sessions
- Crisis interventions
- Stress management strategies
- Conflict resolutions skills
- Strong social and communication skills
- Critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Natural leader
Trainings
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Completed 2-week extensive training)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Seek and Safety
- Second-Step Violence Prevention Program
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- 40-hour Domestic Violence Training
- Feedback Informed Care
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Training
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Social Worker
Southern California Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
Mental Health Therapist
Tessie Cleveland Community Services
06.2013 - 02.2016
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Children's Institute Inc.
09.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Social Work - Mental Health Counseling
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Californina State University, Los Angeles
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