Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Certifications
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LISSETTE MORALES

Lancaster

Summary

Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7+ years of experience across county mental health, child welfare, and court-based diversion systems. Experienced in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary coordination with DMH, DCFS, and judicial partners. Proven ability to deliver and supervise high-acuity services for justice-involved and foster youth populations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Supervisor

Rapid Diversion Program (RDP)
Lancaster, CA
12.2025 - Current
  • Supervise multidisciplinary clinical and case management staff in courthouse diversion program. Oversee operations, compliance, and service delivery. Provide clinical oversight, consultation, and performance management. Coordinate with judges, attorneys, and court stakeholders. Lead high-risk case review, documentation compliance, and quality assurance.

Mental Health Clinician

Rapid Diversion Program (RDP)
Lancaster, CA
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Conduct diversion eligibility assessments, clinical interviews, and DSM-informed treatment planning. Provide motivational interviewing and brief interventions. Coordinate urgent linkage to mental health and substance use treatment. Collaborate with court, defense counsel, and case management teams. Maintain EHR documentation and linkage tracking.

Wraparound Clinician

All For Kids
Lancaster, CA
05.2022 - 08.2025
  • Provide intensive services for foster youth and families involved in DCFS/DMH systems. Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and crisis stabilization. Coordinate CFT meetings with multi-agency partners. Deliver 24/7 crisis intervention and safety planning. Provide informal clinical mentoring to team members.

Clinician

Alafia Mental Health
Lancaster, CA
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Provide outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and TAY with trauma histories. Conducted clinical assessments and DSM-based treatment planning. Deliver CBT, MI, and family therapy. Coordinate care with DCFS, schools, and caregivers. Maintain Medi-Cal compliant documentation.

Bilingual Clinical Intern

Seneca Family of Agencies-WRAP/KAS/TAY/IIH
Fairfield, CA
08.2018 - 07.2019

• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for youth (ages 6–21) and families.
• Provide therapy, case management, and primary service coordination.
• Facilitate CFT meetings and maintained strong relationships with CWS, FFA, and psychiatric partners.
• Deliver intensive mental health services for foster and CSEC youth.

Pretrial Services Intern

Wiley Manuel Courthouse
Oakland, CA
02.2013 - 05.2014

Conducted interviews with defendants and families, prepared court reports, and identified needs for services.

Tutor Volunteer

Glen Dyer Jail
Oakland, CA
03.2012 - 02.2013

Tutored ESL inmates in literacy and GED preparation.

Education

MSW - undefined

University of Southern California
1 2019

BA - Social Welfare

UC Berkeley
1 2015

BA - Legal Studies

UC Berkeley
1 2015

Skills

  • Court-Based Diversion
  • Forensic Mental Health
  • Clinical & Program Supervision
  • Risk Assessment
  • Service Linkage
  • Medi-Cal Compliance
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Stabilization

Certification

License #138315

Certifications

• CSEC | • CORS | • TFCBT  | • ICARE

Timeline

Program Supervisor

Rapid Diversion Program (RDP)
12.2025 - Current

Mental Health Clinician

Rapid Diversion Program (RDP)
08.2025 - 12.2025

Wraparound Clinician

All For Kids
05.2022 - 08.2025

Clinician

Alafia Mental Health
08.2019 - 05.2022

Bilingual Clinical Intern

Seneca Family of Agencies-WRAP/KAS/TAY/IIH
08.2018 - 07.2019

Pretrial Services Intern

Wiley Manuel Courthouse
02.2013 - 05.2014

Tutor Volunteer

Glen Dyer Jail
03.2012 - 02.2013

MSW - undefined

University of Southern California

BA - Social Welfare

UC Berkeley

BA - Legal Studies

UC Berkeley