Laura R. Orozco

Over 10 years’ experience, working as a Clinical supervisor, program manager and director of programs in a mental health care agency. Leading to success in fortifying service delivery and expanding network of care innovatively to meet needs of community in line with respective agency mission and vision. Actively Directed, expanded and managed social services program in a Rural health acute medical setting for over 3 years. Over 10 years’ experience, working in Clinical setting as a therapist providing direct clinical care of children, youth and their families in an interdisciplinary setting. Intermediate Spanish speaking and writing ability. Over 10 years’ experience in developing a culturally sensitive approach to interview process with clients and treatment to provide optimal level of care from start to finish of case. Trained and certified to conduct 5150/5585 psychiatric holds in two counties, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Provided crisis counseling services for over 100 youth and families on a sexual assault unit. Conducted, managed and maintained mental health counseling services for well over 100 clients ranging in age 5- 100 years old, on a crisis, short term and long-term basis. Facilitated over 10 therapy groups targeting all ages, from early childhood to adult age that focus on psycho-education, self- awareness, coping skills and problem solving. Provided over 100 Comprehensive Medical Social Work Services in an Acute Trauma level one Hospital setting, in both pediatric and adult units, including though not limited to Biopsychosocial assessments, crisis evaluations, multidisciplinary/collaborative team meetings and linkage to community services. Extensive software experience in electronic clinical and medical documentation systems.