Lissette Morales
Lancaster,CA
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual WRAPAROUND Clinician
All For Kids
Lancaster, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive DMH intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, collateral, and family psychotherapy to foster youth with complex trauma.
- Delegate tasks and mentor team members to ensure effective implementation of treatment goals.
- Coordinate services with DCFS, DMH, and community partners through CFT and staff meetings.
- Deliver 24/7 crisis intervention and stabilization support.
- Support the IFCCS program by providing intensive therapeutic and crisis services.
Bilingual Clinician
Alafia Mental Health
Lancaster, CA
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Assessed children and transitional-age youth (TAY) for psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Delivered individual, collateral, and family therapy to support mental health objectives.
- Collaborated with DCFS, educators, and caregivers to enhance client well-being.
- Completed DMH-compliant documentation and progress notes.
- Evaluated ICC eligibility and developed culturally informed treatment plans.
Bilingual Clinical Intern
Seneca Family of Agencies – WRAP/KAS/TAY/IHH
Fairfield, CA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for youth (ages 6–21) and families.
- Provided therapy, case management, and primary service coordination.
- Facilitated CFT meetings and maintained strong relationships with CWS, FFA, and psychiatric partners.
- Delivered intensive mental health services for foster and CSEC youth.
Senior Mental Health Associate / Spanish Interpreter
Seneca Family of Agencies – Catalyst Academy
El Sobrante, CA
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support youth in academic and emotional stabilization.
- Implemented safety plans, behavioral interventions, and coping skill education.
- Provided interpretation and translation for families and educational meetings (IEPs, therapy sessions).
- Maintained accurate and timely Medi-Cal documentation.
Pretrial Services Intern
Wiley Manuel Courthouse
Oakland, CA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted interviews with defendants and families, prepared court reports, and identified needs for services.
Intern, Student Parent Center (SPARR Program)
UC Berkeley
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Secured donations for under-resourced student parents and promoted outreach through social media.
Volunteer Tutor, Reading for Life
Glen Dyer Jail
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Tutored ESL inmates in literacy and GED preparation.
Mentor, HYPHE Program
UC Berkeley
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Guided high-achieving minority high school seniors through the college application process.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
- Experienced in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, TFCBT, ICARE & Solution-Focused Therapy
- Proficient in Medi-Cal documentation and note-writing platforms (Welligent, Exym)
- Strong crisis intervention and assessment skills
- Collaborative leadership and multidisciplinary team coordination
- Knowledge of DMH, DCFS, and Wraparound programs
- Efficiency in meeting productivity expectations
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Certification
- CSEC |
- CORS |
- TFCBT (Certificate Pending) |
- ICARE
Timeline
Bilingual WRAPAROUND Clinician
All For Kids
05.2022 - Current
Bilingual Clinician
Alafia Mental Health
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bilingual Clinical Intern
Seneca Family of Agencies – WRAP/KAS/TAY/IHH
08.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Mental Health Associate / Spanish Interpreter
Seneca Family of Agencies – Catalyst Academy
08.2015 - 08.2018
Pretrial Services Intern
Wiley Manuel Courthouse
01.2013 - 01.2014
Intern, Student Parent Center (SPARR Program)
UC Berkeley
01.2012 - 01.2013
Volunteer Tutor, Reading for Life
Glen Dyer Jail
01.2012 - 01.2013
Mentor, HYPHE Program
UC Berkeley
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley