Lee Ann Valdez, LCSW

Intensive Outpatient Program -Program Manager

• Recruits, interviews, and hires employees for outpatient program to foster and maintain therapeutic environment.
• Implements, coordinates, and evaluates policies and procedures.
• Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
• Establishes team priorities, maintains schedules and monitors multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure appropriate planning for treatment of patient.
• Leverages data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Evaluates employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Intensive Outpatient Program- Therapist

• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Facilitated growth and self-awareness among participants by introducing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
• Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
• Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary to maintain safety and stability in therapeutic environment.
• Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients throughout their treatment journey.

Case Management- Inpatient Behavioral Health

• Worked with behavioral health teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
• Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Provided supervision to social work interns, helping them develop their professional identity and hone their therapeutic skills.
• Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.

• Developed positive relationships with foster families by offering ongoing guidance, training, and resources.
• Enhanced well-being of children in care through comprehensive case management and individualized service plans.
• Assessed for needs and evaluate progress meeting with client at least monthly.
• Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
• Coordinated access to medical care for children in foster homes, ensuring their physical health needs were met consistently throughout their time in care.
• Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
• Prepare documentation in compliance with state and federal guidelines.