Lorena Molina
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Senior Peer Support Specialist and Parent Partner with over 10 years of experience in child welfare and behavioral health systems, specializing in High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) practice and family-centered service delivery. Skilled in evaluating service delivery processes, reviewing case documentation, and supporting fidelity-aligned practices through data-informed decision-making. Experienced in facilitating Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs), collaborating across systems, and contributing to continuous quality improvement efforts that enhance
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
UC Davis Continuing & Professional Education
06.2023 - Current
- Designed and facilitated training programs for child welfare and behavioral health professionals, peer specialists, and family advocates across California to enhance service delivery.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials based on recovery-oriented practices and adult learning principles to improve participant engagement and knowledge retention.
- Facilitate virtual and in-person learning sessions that integrate lived experience, cultural humility, and person-centered approaches to care.
- Created training tools and educational resources to support workforce development in peer support and family services, promoting effective practice and service integration.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and training teams to strengthen program content and implementation strategies.
Senior Parent Partner | Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health
09.2019 - Current
- Provide family advocacy, consultation, and peer mentorship supporting families navigating behavioral health and child welfare systems.
- Developed peer training materials and educational resources to empower workforce development and improve service delivery.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to peer specialists to strengthen service delivery and recovery-oriented practice.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve service coordination and engagement with families.
- Supported implementation of High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) principles through Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs)
- Reviewed service plans and case documentation to assess alignment with wraparound standards
- Observed team processes and cross-system collaboration to identify strengths and gaps
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts and recommended enhancements
- Analyzed referral and engagement data to support program improvements
- Maintained tracking systems to ensure accuracy and accountability
Community Service Assistant
Riverside University Health System
Indio, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated integrated care initiatives to enhance collaboration between behavioral health, medical providers, and community services.
- Coordinated program activities and engaged the community to promote participation and awareness.
- Conducted outreach and education, connecting individuals and families to essential behavioral health and community resources.
Lead Substance Abuse Counselor
iRecover Treatment Center
Cathedral City, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to enhance recovery skills and prevent relapse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and stabilize clients effectively.
- Conducted client assessments using DSM and ASAM criteria to determine optimal treatment placement for recovery.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services – Alcohol & Drug Studies
College of the Desert
Skills
- Curriculum development and workforce training
- Technical assistance and program consultation
- Coordinated specialty care principles
- Family engagement strategies
- Peer workforce development and mentorship
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Recovery-oriented systems of care
- Behavioral health navigation
- Cross-system collaboration in services
- Toolkit resource development
- Cultural humility practices
- High fidelity wraparound methodology
- Fidelity-aligned practice standards
- Continuous quality improvement processes
- Case file review and documentation
- Child and family team meetings
- Data tracking and reporting analysis
- Training facilitation skills
- Program evaluation support strategies
- Trauma-informed care principles
- Bilingual: Spanish proficiency
Lived Experience Perspective
Bring personal lived experience navigating mental health recovery within family systems. This perspective informs professional practice and strengthens authentic engagement with families experiencing serious mental illness. Integrating lived experience into training, program development, and family support helps ensure services remain compassionate, culturally responsive, and grounded in real-world understanding of recovery.
Statewide Leadership And Workforce Development
- Facilitate peer workforce training sessions and professional learning opportunities supporting peer specialists across multiple California counties.
- Collaborate with behavioral health leaders, educators, and community partners to strengthen peer support integration within public mental health systems.
- Support development of peer workforce resources aligned with Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist standards.
- Contribute to training initiatives focused on recovery capital, harm reduction, and family-centered engagement practices.
Key Impact Accomplishments
- Led development of peer workforce training resources and curriculum used to strengthen the competency of peer specialists and parent partners within Riverside County Behavioral Health programs.
- Facilitated cross-system collaboration between behavioral health, child welfare, and community providers to improve family engagement and coordinated care planning for families navigating complex mental health systems.
Certification
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
Instructor
UC Davis Continuing & Professional Education
06.2023 - Current
Senior Parent Partner | Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health
09.2019 - Current
Community Service Assistant
Riverside University Health System
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Substance Abuse Counselor
iRecover Treatment Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Human Services – Alcohol & Drug Studies
College of the Desert